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Minimizing the Risk of COVID-19

South Shore Health has taken additional steps to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Get the details in this update.

Minimizing the Risk of COVID-19

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Appointment Only Testing Site Opens

South Shore Health is taking an additional step to protect the safety of our patients by setting up an alternative COVID-19 testing site at Union Point, Weymouth. The purpose of this alternative...

Appointment Only Testing Site Opens

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Changes to Check-In at SSMC

South Shore Medical Center has changed procedures in order to keep our patients and staff safe as concern around COVID-19 grows.

Changes to Check-In at SSMC

South Shore Medical Center employees return to work after quarantine

Four South Shore Medical Center Employees cleared to work after COVID-19 quarantine

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed that four South Shore Medical Center (SSMC), Norwell, Mass., colleagues are cleared to return to work after quarantine. By...

Four South Shore Medical Center Employees cleared to work after COVID-19 quarantine

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How Facebook is fighting anti-vaxxing propaganda

South Shore Health infectious disease expert Simone Wildes, MD, shares why vaccines are a safe and important way to keep people of all ages healthy.

How Facebook is fighting anti-vaxxing propaganda

Doctor Peter Orio, South Shore Health named top doctor

Boston Magazine names 41 South Shore Health physicians 'Top Doctors'

Boston Magazine has named 41 physicians and surgeons affiliated with South Shore Health to its 2019 ‘Top Doctors’ list. The group represents 17 areas of specialty.

Boston Magazine names 41 South Shore Health physicians 'Top Doctors'

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Urgent Care: An Important Option while Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts

Have the flu? Learn why urgent care may be the best place to seek relief for mild to moderate symptoms of influenza.

Urgent Care: An Important Option while Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts

Change your password to enjoy the South Shore MyChart upgrade

South Shore MyChart Upgrade

All returning patients will need to complete a one-time South Shore MyChart password reset when logging in for the first time after December 8, 2018. Here's how to do it.

South Shore MyChart Upgrade

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South Shore Medical Center's Inclement Weather Line

South Shore Medical Center does everything possible to remain open during storms. To determine if SSMC is open or closed, patients should call 781-261-4473.

South Shore Medical Center's Inclement Weather Line

South Shore Medical Center Opens New Office in Braintree

South Shore Medical Center Now Offering Convenient Primary Care in Braintree

South Shore Health has expanded its primary care services with a new South Shore Medical Center office, located in Braintree, Massachusetts.

South Shore Medical Center Now Offering Convenient Primary Care in Braintree