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South Shore Health and Mass General Brigham Launch Advanced Urologic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health

The program expands access to robotic-assisted surgery and multidisciplinary cancer care for patients across the South Shore and Southeastern...

South Shore Health and Mass General Brigham Launch Advanced Urologic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health

A runner from Team South Shore Health smiles as she poses for a photo on the course during the 2022 race.

Run the 2024 Boston Marathon® with Team South Shore Health!

All fundraising will support behavioral health or cancer care services and programs on the South Shore.

Run the 2024 Boston Marathon® with Team South Shore Health!

l-r Phil Jordan, Executive Director, Supply Chain, South Shore Health; Ivorian business leaders Demba Dia, Michael Kone, Cheikh Dia; Raymond Koffi, Director, Afrimed Network (Africa); Art Mombourquette, Vice President Emergency Medicine and Support Services, South Shore Health.

South Shore Health Hosts Delegation from AfriMed Network

Members of the AfriMed Network, a charity which funds free healthcare in Côte d’Ivoire, recently visited South Shore Health.

South Shore Health Hosts Delegation from AfriMed Network

The standard equipment used for telehealth patients includes a scale, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff, and a tablet

South Shore VNA’s Telehealth Program Reduces Readmissions and Improves Patient Outcomes

What started in 2006 as a program with one nurse and 30 machines has grown to include coverage seven days a week using medical equipment that has the capacity to remotely monitor up to 175 patients.

South Shore VNA’s Telehealth Program Reduces Readmissions and Improves Patient Outcomes

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Family Integrated Care Program: Making a Difference in the Lives of NICU Babies and Their Caregivers

Our unique program, which helps parents feel more involved during their child's NICU stay, is featured in this month’s Journal of Perinatology.

Family Integrated Care Program: Making a Difference in the Lives of NICU Babies and Their Caregivers

A panoramic view of the crowd at Kickin' Up Country 2023, featuring people line dancing and seated wearing western-themed attire.

Kickin’ Up Country Raises $27,000 For Home Care

We're grateful to all of the attendees, sponsors, colleagues, and volunteers who made this event possible!

Kickin’ Up Country Raises $27,000 For Home Care

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South Shore Health Laboratory & Respiratory Teams Achieve Best-Ever CAP Inspection

South Shore Health is thrilled to announce that our dedicated Laboratory and Respiratory professionals have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care.

South Shore Health Laboratory & Respiratory Teams Achieve Best-Ever CAP Inspection

(L-R) Kathy Bruce, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Parent Child Division; Allen L. Smith, President & CEO, South Shore Health; William Johnston, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, South Shore Health; Representative James Murphy of Weymouth; and Senator Patrick O’Connor of Weymouth.

South Shore Health Celebrates New Pediatric Space

South Shore Health has announced the completion of an important hospital renovation project, which includes a modernized unit for its youngest patients. “Despite all of the challenges in healthcare at...

South Shore Health Celebrates New Pediatric Space

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South Shore Medical Center Shifts to Walk-In Lab Services

Effective May 16, 2023, South Shore Medical Center shifted to a walk-in model for blood draws and sample drop-offs. Instead of scheduling a lab appointment, patients with active orders for a blood...

South Shore Medical Center Shifts to Walk-In Lab Services

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore Health's Updated Mask Policy

Effective Friday, May 12, South Shore Health will lift the universal mask mandate and become mask optional. Get more details about this change.

Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore Health's Updated Mask Policy