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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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An Update on South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

Effective Tuesday, December 1, 2020, South Shore Health's visitor policy will change to keep our patients, their families, and our caregivers safe.

An Update on South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

South Shore Health, Weymouth partner to offer COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 Testing Partnership to Benefit Weymouth Employees and Residents

As demand and need for COVID-19 testing increases, employees and residents of Weymouth now have access to town-sponsored services. South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, will provide...

COVID-19 Testing Partnership to Benefit Weymouth Employees and Residents

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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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Is Holiday Season Stress Getting to You? You're Not Alone.

Todd Kerensky, MD, weighs in on the behavioral health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic during the holiday season--and how patients can get help--in the Patriot Ledger.

Is Holiday Season Stress Getting to You? You're Not Alone.

South Shore Health receives the COVID-19 vaccine

South Shore Health Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines

The shipment contained 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, which will be distributed to front-line workers across South Shore Health beginning this week.

South Shore Health Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines

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An Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations at South Shore Health

We have reached a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19 as vaccinations arrive at health systems. Here's an update on how we're distributing these early doses of the vaccine.

An Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations at South Shore Health

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South Shore Health’s Mask Policy for Ambulatory Patients

​​​​​​​In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all patients at South Shore Health ambulatory care facilities are required to wear face masks during their visits.

South Shore Health’s Mask Policy for Ambulatory Patients

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