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

South Shore Provider Council hosts Senator Patrick O'Connor

Provider Council hosts Sen. Patrick O'Connor on COVID-19

As part of an ongoing series of virtual seminars with regional healthcare providers, the South Shore Health Provider Council recently hosted a panel discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic. State Senator...

Provider Council hosts Sen. Patrick O'Connor on COVID-19

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An Update on South Shore Hospital's Visitor Policy

As the state of Massachusetts continues with its phased reopening plan, South Shore Health has adjusted the visitor policy at South Shore Hospital.

An Update on South Shore Hospital's Visitor Policy

An Update on Visitor Restrictions at the South Shore Hospital Emergency Department

In an effort to keep our patients and staff safe, visitors will no longer be allowed in the South Shore Hospital Emergency Department. This change is effective Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 12 PM...

An Update on Visitor Restrictions at the South Shore Hospital Emergency Department

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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

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South Shore Hospital’s Phase 3 Attestation Form

In order to comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Phase 3 reopening plan, hospital and health care providers must meet a set of standards and guidelines outlined by the Massachusetts...

South Shore Hospital’s Phase 3 Attestation Form

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Select Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Resume at South Shore Health

As South Shore Health continues to ease into Phase 2 of the Reopening Massachusetts plan, select outpatient rehabilitation services will resume across the health system, effective Monday, June 15.

Select Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Resume at South Shore Health

South Shore Health Reintroduces Elective Surgeries

As part of Phase 2 of the Massachusetts plan to reopen businesses, public health officials have given the go ahead to reintroduce elective surgeries that were put on hold during the height of the...

South Shore Health Reintroduces Elective Surgeries

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South Shore Hospital’s Phase 2 Attestation Form

In order to comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Phase 2 reopening plan, hospital and health care providers must meet a set of standards and guidelines outlined by the Massachusetts...

South Shore Hospital’s Phase 2 Attestation Form

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South Shore Hospital’s Phase 1 Attestation Form

In order to comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Phase 1 reopening plan, hospital and health care providers must meet a set of standards and guidelines outlined by the Massachusetts...

South Shore Hospital’s Phase 1 Attestation Form