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From Humble Beginnings to the Region's Largest Health System: South Shore Hospital Celebrates a Century of Caring

From a 21-bed pre-Civil War mansion to a premier medical facility, the hospital has gone through a remarkable transformation over the past century and...

From Humble Beginnings to the Region's Largest Health System: South Shore Hospital Celebrates a Century of Caring

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An Update on South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

Effective April 4, 2022, South Shore Health will be making changes to its visitor policy.

An Update on South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

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An Update on Select Services at South Shore Health

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases and high patient volume, we've made changes to select ambulatory and other services across South Shore Health.

An Update on Select Services at South Shore Health

South Shore Health welcomes 10 National Guard soldiers for COVID-19 support

South Shore Health Welcomes National Guard for COVID-19 Support

Ten members of the Massachusetts National Guard have received orientation and begun training at South Shore Health as part of Governor Charlie Baker’s deployment of Guard members to hospitals across...

South Shore Health Welcomes National Guard for COVID-19 Support

Update: Nonessential Elective Procedures in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated guidance to hospitals in order to better preserve resources at this time. Effective December 27, 2021, all hospitals – including...

Update: Nonessential Elective Procedures in Massachusetts

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An Update on South Shore Health’s COVID-19 Precautions

The state of Massachusetts lifted its COVID-19 state of emergency on June 15, 2021, a sign that the state continues to see COVID-19 numbers trend in the right direction. As part of our commitment to...

An Update on South Shore Health’s COVID-19 Precautions

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Caring for Our Community: New Vaccination Services Announced

South Shore Health now offers COVID-19 vaccines at Health Express urgent care, and through our Mobile Integrated Health program.

Caring for Our Community: New Vaccination Services Announced

2,000 Gift bags are donated to South Shore Health clinicians

$10,000 Donation Reflects "Love for thy Neighbors"

Members of the Old South Union church, honored clinicians and providers for the challenges they’ve faced throughout the pandemic and as we begin to move forward with a generous donation.

$10,000 Donation Reflects "Love for thy Neighbors"

Weymouth resident Jill Reddish receives the town's 10,000th COVID-19 test.

10,000 COVID-19 Tests Provided Through South Shore Health, Weymouth Partnership

The Town of Weymouth reached a notable milestone Thursday when it provided its 10,000th COVID-19 test to to resident Jill Reddish. This week also marks the testing program’s 3rd month of operations...

10,000 COVID-19 Tests Provided Through South Shore Health, Weymouth Partnership

Mobile Integrated Health Celebrates One Year of Service

MIH at One Year Plays Pivotal Role Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

It has been one year since South Shore Health launched its Mobile Integrated Health program, and its success to date is evident. The team has made tremendous strides in improving access to critical...

MIH at One Year Plays Pivotal Role Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic