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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

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FDA approves new flu pill that can be taken after onset of symptoms

The FDA has approved a new flu medication in the form of a single-dose pill. South Shore Hospital's Todd Ellerin, an infectious disease expert, spoke with ABC News and weighs-in on the new drug.

FDA approves new flu pill that can be taken after onset of symptoms

2018 Moonlight & Miracles Gala

2018 Moonlight & Miracles Gala: A Record-Breaking Event!

South Weymouth, Mass., (October 25, 2018) – The evening opened with a surprise flash mob performance and ended with a spectacular “Raise the Paddle.” On Friday, October 19, South Shore Health System’s...

2018 Moonlight & Miracles Gala: A Record-Breaking Event!

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Adenovirus outbreak kills 6 kids in New Jersey, but what is it?

The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed 18 cases of adenovirus among pediatric residents at a nursing and rehabilitation facility. Of those children, six have died. South Shore Hospital's Dr...

Adenovirus outbreak kills 6 kids in New Jersey, but what is it?

Polio Like Illness

CDC: 62 cases of polio-like illness confirmed across 22 states

There are now 62 confirmed reports of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, an illness similar to polio, across 22 states in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. South...

CDC: 62 cases of polio-like illness confirmed across 22 states

Opioids

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

South Shore Health System has partnered with several local agencies, including the Weymouth and Norwell Police Departments, to provide safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing unwanted and...

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Intermediate Care Unit

South Shore Hospital opens intermediate care unit

South Shore Hospital has opened a new 24-bed intermediate care unit that treats patients with specialized medical needs like emphysema and congestive heart failure. Read the Weymouth News story.

South Shore Hospital opens intermediate care unit

Question 1 and South Shore Hospital ED

The Major Impact of Question 1 on South Shore Hospital's Emergency Department

Question 1 on the 2018 Massachusetts ballot would have a devastating impact on the services provided at South Shore Hospital. Get the facts here.

The Major Impact of Question 1 on South Shore Hospital's Emergency Department

Vote No on Question 1

Study: Nurse staffing ratios would cost up to $949 million

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission on released an analysis that found Question 1 would cost between $676 million and $949 million annually. Read the Patriot Ledger story.

Study: Nurse staffing ratios would cost up to $949 million

Catie Macaluso on running in the 2019 Boston Marathon with her arms raised.

Join South Shore Health System's 2019 Boston Marathon Team

Join South Shore Health’s Team and train to run the 2019 Boston Marathon! All of the proceeds raised will support the many patients and families in our region battling cancer.

Join South Shore Health System's 2019 Boston Marathon Team