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Lisa Gould, MD, PhD Honored with Esteemed Robert A Warriner III Memorial Award

Congratulations to Lisa J Gould, MD, PhD , who received the prestigious Robert A Warriner III Award from the Association for the Advancement of Wound...

Lisa Gould, MD, PhD Honored with Esteemed Robert A Warriner III Memorial Award

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South Shore Medical Center Names New Chief of Family Medicine

Khalil Alleyne, MD, has been named Chief of Family Medicine at South Shore Medical Center. In his new role, Dr. Alleyne will oversee the Family Medicine Department while supporting providers...

South Shore Medical Center Names New Chief of Family Medicine

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South Shore Medical Center Discontinues Inclement Weather Line

South Shore Medical Center will now contact patients directly if their appointment is affected by inclement weather.

South Shore Medical Center Discontinues Inclement Weather Line

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Updates to South Shore Medical Center and Ambulatory Care Hours

Due to the effects of COVID-19, South Shore Health will temporarily close or readjust hours at South Shore Medical Center and other ambulatory care locations.

Updates to South Shore Medical Center and Ambulatory Care Hours

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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