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An Update on South Shore Hospital's Visitor Policy

Effective Monday, October 26, 2020, the visitor and mask policies at South Shore Hospital will change to keep our patients, their families, and our...

An Update on South Shore Hospital's Visitor Policy

Simone Wildes, MD of South Shore Health in Massachusetts.

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

Alice A. Coombs, MD

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

A doctor conducting clinical research at South Shore Hospital.

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

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New coronavirus in China is "the tip of the iceberg"

China is currently experiencing an outbreak of a new coronavirus, one that has infected more than 200 people, according to the CDC. The virus, which was discovered in the central Chinese city of Wuhan...

New coronavirus in China is "the tip of the iceberg"

Luminaria 2020

South Shore Health’s 9th annual Luminaria to honor Rosemary and Jim Phalen; Christopher Oddleifson

Longtime South Shore Health supporters Rosemary and Jim Phalen will be named “Home Care Champions” and receive a unique Luminaria medallion alongside Christopher Oddleifson, Chief Executive Officer of...

South Shore Health’s 9th annual Luminaria to honor Rosemary and Jim Phalen; Christopher Oddleifson

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South Shore Health’s Emergency and Trauma Teams Honored with “Outstanding Team Response Award”

Members of South Shore Health’s EMS, Emergency Department and Trauma Services Teams are being honored with the Outstanding Team Response Award by the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services...

South Shore Health’s Emergency and Trauma Teams Honored with “Outstanding Team Response Award”