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Community hospitals team up to save money

As Massachusetts health care becomes increasingly dominated by large health systems, more than a dozen community hospitals are banding together in a...

Community hospitals team up to save money

South Shore Hospital teams up with Ariadne Labs for one-of-a-kind birth study

2 Ways 'Team Birth Project' Works to Decrease Maternal Mortality

A new collaborative approach is designed to improve birth outcomes, decrease cesarean section procedures, and increase patient engagement - and South Shore Hospital is leading the way. Read more.

2 Ways 'Team Birth Project' Works to Decrease Maternal Mortality

Dr. David Litvak on CityLine

CityLine: It's Heart Health Month

As part of Heart Health Month, Dr. David Litvak of South Shore Health recently sat down with WCVB's CityLine to discuss heart disease and healthy eating.

CityLine: It's Heart Health Month

Ariadne Labs and the Team Birth Project

Boston 25 News reports on Team Birth Project

The "Team Birth Project" is a new approach to bringing C-section numbers down. Boston 25 News recently profiled our participation in the program.

Boston 25 News reports on Team Birth Project

Dr. Dever and Karen Holmes Ward of WCVB's CityLine

Kim Dever, MD on CityLine: Racial Disparities in Childbirth

South Shore Health's Kim Dever, MD introduced the City Line audience to South Shore Health’s Team Birth Project, a first-of-its-kind program aimed at improving communication with patients and their...

Kim Dever, MD on CityLine: Racial Disparities in Childbirth

Weymouth mother donates breast milk to aid premature babies

Massive breast milk donation will help premature babies, moms

Most breast milk donors give between 250 and 500 ounces of breast milk. Julie Garber donated more than 3,000.

Massive breast milk donation will help premature babies, moms

Team Birth Project at South Shore Hospital

South Shore Hospital pilots childbirth program to curb C-sections

After going through it five times prior, Melissa and Brendan McNamara felt prepared when they arrived at South Shore Hospital to deliver baby number six, Mia, on Aug. 31. Read the Patriot Ledger story...

South Shore Hospital pilots childbirth program to curb C-sections