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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 at high risk and for healthcare workers that are in contact with a positive patient and become...
News & MediaUpdate: 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 South Shore Hospital, are directed to postpone or cancel all nonessential elective procedures which are...
News & MediaAn Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations at South Shore Health
We have reached a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19 as vaccinations arrive at health systems. Here's an update on how we're distributing these early doses of the vaccine.
News & MediaSouth Shore Health Postpones Select Inpatient Surgical Procedures
The growing number of coronavirus cases across Massachusetts has led to new guidance from the state, which requires us to postpone select inpatient surgeries to keep beds open in the event they are needed for critically ill patients.
News & MediaSouth 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 this time, South Shore Health has invested in our pediatric unit as a commitment to our community,”...
News & MediaAppointment 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, drive through testing site will be to help reduce the exposure to COVID-19 at South Shore Hospital, our...
News & MediaPreventing 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 do to keep children safe.
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