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Sergio Fefer, MD performs a robotic-assisted surgery at South Shore Hospital
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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

Physical therapist Tim Harrington conducts a virtual therapy visit

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

Caleb Herzberg, a baby in South Shore Hospital's Special Care Nursery

Giving birth in a pandemic: Hospitals step up restrictions

As expectant mothers worry about giving birth during the COVID-19, South Shore Health has taken extra precautions to keep moms, babies, and staff safe.

Giving birth in a pandemic: Hospitals step up restrictions

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Town of Hanover, South Shore Health Partner to Expand Mobile Integrated Health

Several weeks after launching an initial mobile integrated health (MIH) program in Weymouth, South Shore Health has partnered with the town of Hanover to expand the program.

Town of Hanover, South Shore Health Partner to Expand Mobile Integrated Health

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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

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Public Notice on Drive-Thru tent

South Shore Health has taken an additional step to protect the safety of our patients by setting up a COVID-19 testing site at Union Point, Weymouth. Patients who have COVID-19 symptoms and are deemed...

Public Notice on Drive-Thru tent

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Appointment Only Testing Site Opens

South Shore Health is taking an additional step to protect the safety of our patients by setting up an alternative COVID-19 testing site at Union Point, Weymouth. The purpose of this alternative...

Appointment Only Testing Site Opens

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An Important Notice to Our Patients & Families

For Patients and Families of South Shore Hospital: During your stay, we will ask you to designate one family member to be the single point of contact with whom we discuss your care. Your physician...

An Important Notice to Our Patients & Families

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Update on COVID-19 Testing

Effective immediately, South Shore Health (South Shore Hospital, South Shore Medical Center, and Health Express) will only conduct COVID-19 tests on patients requiring admission to the hospital or are...

Update on COVID-19 Testing