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Mission-focused South Shore Health to Remain Independent

South Shore Health President & CEO Dr. Allen Smith today announced that the organization has completed a thorough and deliberative review of proposals...

Mission-focused South Shore Health to Remain Independent

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Notice of Virtual Public Forum on Determination of Need Application

The forum will be held on Thursday, March 18th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Any interested persons are invited to attend and provide comments.

Notice of Virtual Public Forum on Determination of Need Application

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Mobile Integrated Health Brings COVID-19 Clinical Trial to Community Members’ Homes

With the region experiencing yet another surge in cases of COVID-19, the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program is participating in an innovative clinical trial that brings a much talked about drug to...

Mobile Integrated Health Brings COVID-19 Clinical Trial to Community Members’ Homes

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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

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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