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Minimizing the Risk of COVID-19

South Shore Health has taken additional steps to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Get the details in this update.

Minimizing the Risk of COVID-19

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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

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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

South Shore Health's COVID-19 testing site is located in Norwell

South Shore Health's COVID-19 testing site relocates

South Shore Health’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site has been relocated to South Shore Medical Center at 143 Longwater Drive in Norwell. It replaces the previous testing site at Union Point in...

South Shore Health's COVID-19 testing site relocates

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Drive-Thru Testing Services To Be Offered in Norwell

Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, South Shore Health’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will be relocated to South Shore Medical Center at 143 Longwater Drive in Norwell. It will replace the current...

Drive-Thru Testing Services To Be Offered in Norwell

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South Shore Hospital Announces Change to Outpatient Lab Hours

Effective Monday, May 4, the Outpatient Lab inside the McKim Family Main Entrance will be open reduced hours.

South Shore Hospital Announces Change to Outpatient Lab Hours

Antibody blood tests are now available through Health Express

Health Express offering COVID-19 antibody testing

Health Express, part of South Shore Health, has announced the launch of COVID-19 antibody testing. The lab-based serology blood test, provided by Abbott Labs, tests for the detection of the antibody...

Health Express offering COVID-19 antibody testing

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South Shore Health Launches Virtual Visits for Physical and Occupational Therapy

In an effort to help our patients continue their rehabilitation during COVID-19, we're happy to announce the availability of PT and OT virtual visits.

South Shore Health Launches Virtual Visits for Physical and Occupational Therapy

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Updates to South Shore Medical Center and Ambulatory Care Hours

Due to the effects of COVID-19, South Shore Health will temporarily close or readjust hours at South Shore Medical Center and other ambulatory care locations.

Updates to South Shore Medical Center and Ambulatory Care Hours

South Shore Health's pharmacy team works to make homemade hand sanitizer

Answering the call for hand sanitizer, South Shore Health creates its own

The South Shore Health Pharmacy team has developed a DIY process to replenish much-needed hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 crisis. “Using a blend of ingenuity, teamwork, and guidance from the World...

Answering the call for hand sanitizer, South Shore Health creates its own