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Chemotherapy Orientation Class Back in Session

Cancer Center program informs, supports and comforts patients going through treatment.

Chemotherapy Orientation Class Back in Session

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Boston Magazine Recognizes 39 South Shore Hospital Physicians as “Top Doctors”

The magazine’s annual Top Doctors list includes hundreds of Boston/metro-area physicians from a wide range of medical specialties and is available on Boston magazine’s website.

Boston Magazine Recognizes 39 South Shore Hospital Physicians as “Top Doctors”

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Chemotherapy Orientation Class Back in Session

Cancer Center program informs, supports and comforts patients going through treatment.

Chemotherapy Orientation Class Back in Session

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South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we've made adjustments to visitor policies across South Shore Health to keep safety in mind while also embracing the healing and positivity that visitors can...

South Shore Health's Visitor Policy

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Inaugural Lace Up for Cancer Walk Set for Saturday, June 10, 2023!

This fun-filled community event will help directly support the compassionate patient care offered at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Health.

Inaugural Lace Up for Cancer Walk Set for Saturday, June 10, 2023!

The CathWorks FFRangio® System uses computational science to visualize a patient’s heart.

South Shore Hospital’s Cath Lab Leads Region with Innovative FFRangio® System

South Shore Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab is the first in New England to adopt revolutionary diagnostic imaging technology that provides clinicians results in seconds while vastly improving...

South Shore Hospital’s Cath Lab Leads Region with Innovative FFRangio® System

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South Shore VNA Earns Perfect Score on MA Department of Public Health Survey

After an unannounced and extensive site visit, Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) surveyors certified the South Shore VNA as being in compliance with all regulatory requirements and...

South Shore VNA Earns Perfect Score on MA Department of Public Health Survey

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Chemotherapy Orientation Class Back in Session

Cancer Center program informs, supports and comforts patients going through treatment.

Chemotherapy Orientation Class Back in Session

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Guidance for Parents Seeking Fever-Reducing Medication for Children

There's a shortage of pediatric fever-reducing medication, driven by supply chain issues and a surge in demand. This open letter from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the...

Guidance for Parents Seeking Fever-Reducing Medication for Children

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South Shore Hospital Receives Reaccreditation as a Provider of Continuing Medical Education

South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, has received its reaccreditation by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians through October 18, 2026...

South Shore Hospital Receives Reaccreditation as a Provider of Continuing Medical Education

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South Shore EMS Hosts Police K9 Treatment and Transport Class

The new training program, held October 20, fulfills state requirements for “Nero’s Law," which allows medical personnel to provide life-saving treatments on police K9s.

South Shore EMS Hosts Police K9 Treatment and Transport Class

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Preventing Fall Respiratory Illness: Vaccines, Hand Hygiene, & More

This joint letter from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses the recent surge in RSV infections and what parents can...

Preventing Fall Respiratory Illness: Vaccines, Hand Hygiene, & More

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South Shore Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Receives Certification for Highest Quality Patient Care

This certification recognizes South Shore Hospital’s dedication to improving the quality of life for patients living with pulmonary and respiratory health challenges.

South Shore Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Receives Certification for Highest Quality Patient Care

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Screening Tests Key to Prevention, Early Detection

March is National Colorectal Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the disease, which is the third most common cancer for...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Screening Tests Key to Prevention, Early Detection

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Five Things to Know About Physicals

This once-a-year appointment is part of your healthcare for life, from birth through adulthood. And while a physical for a five year old will look rather different from one for a 75 year old, both appointments have the same goals – healthcare maintenance and prevention.

Five Things to Know About Physicals

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Laureen O'Hara!

Laureen O'Hara of South Shore Hospital is the latest recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn what inspired Laureen's manager to nominate her for recognition.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Laureen O'Hara!

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Wondering if Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You? Here are 10 Things to Know

Having bariatric surgery is a big decision, but it can also be a life-changing one. If you struggle to lose weight, despite making changes to your diet and exercise, bariatric surgery may be the right choice for you. For people with obesity and obesity-related medical conditions, bariatric surgery can be an important step toward a healthier life.

Wondering if Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You? Here are 10 Things to Know

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Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart

February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a light on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.

Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart

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A Heartbeat to Hold: "It's that Little Jar of Life."

Seeking to provide a source of comfort to loved ones during a difficult time, the nurses at South Shore Hospital's Critical Care Unit have created a tradition that gives them a heartbeat to take home.

A Heartbeat to Hold: "It's that Little Jar of Life."

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