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South Shore Health Names Dr. Allen L. Smith as its Next President & CEO

The South Shore Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allen L. Smith, MD, MS will become its next president & chief executive officer...

South Shore Health Names Dr. Allen L. Smith as its Next President & CEO

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South Shore Health Postpones Select Inpatient Surgical Procedures

The growing number of coronavirus cases across Massachusetts has led to new guidance from the state, which requires us to postpone select inpatient surgeries to keep beds open in the event they are...

South Shore Health Postpones Select Inpatient Surgical Procedures

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South Shore Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety From The Leapfrog Group

While fighting a global pandemic, the Weymouth hospital is rated among the best in Greater Boston and the U.S. for safety.

South Shore Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety From The Leapfrog Group

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Peter E. Paull, MD Receives Aisner Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis

South Shore Health’s Peter E. Paull, MD, associate director of the Department of Medicine, is the co-winner of the 2019-2020 Mark Aisner, MD Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis. The...

Peter E. Paull, MD Receives Aisner Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis

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South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD named to state's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD has been chosen to serve on the Baker-Polito Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group. Members will support the Baker-Polito Administration on...

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD named to state's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group

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South Shore Hospital Investigates COVID-19 ICU Patient Isolation and its Consequences on the Mental Health of Family Members

A new study designed to investigate how a patient’s COVID-19 ICU hospitalization affects the mental health of family members is currently under way at South Shore Hospital.

South Shore Hospital Investigates COVID-19 ICU Patient Isolation and its Consequences on the Mental Health of Family Members

A man receives a flu shot in his car as part of a drive-thru flu vaccine program.

South Shore Health Releases Details on Fall Flu Vaccines

Vaccines will be offered at South Shore Medical Center in Kingston, Norwell, and Quincy, as well at Health Express locations across the South Shore.

South Shore Health Releases Details on Fall Flu Vaccines

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Alice A. Coombs, MD Receives Mass. Medical Society Woman Physician Leadership Award

The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) today announced that South Shore Health's Alice A. Tolbert Coombs, MD has received its Woman Physician Leadership Award.

Alice A. Coombs, MD Receives Mass. Medical Society Woman Physician Leadership Award

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Research at South Shore Hospital Helps Push Forward in the Fight Against COVID-19

​​​​​​Clinical trials play a key role in modern medicine, helping clinicians and researchers both identify new treatments and improve existing treatments for illnesses of all kinds.

Research at South Shore Hospital Helps Push Forward in the Fight Against COVID-19

Caleb Herzberg, a baby in South Shore Hospital's Special Care Nursery

Giving birth in a pandemic: Hospitals step up restrictions

As expectant mothers worry about giving birth during the COVID-19, South Shore Health has taken extra precautions to keep moms, babies, and staff safe.

Giving birth in a pandemic: Hospitals step up restrictions