South Shore Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Silver Safe Sleep Leader,” for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The five-year certification recognizes and commends South Shore Hospital for following safe...

Hospice of the South Shore, part of South Shore Health, provides care for those who are terminally ill using a patient and family-centered approach regardless of a person’s diagnosis or ability to pay for services. On June 12, hundreds of people from across the region showed their support for the...

South Shore Health has made significant strides as a regional healthcare leader in recent years. What was founded as a 20-bed hospital in Weymouth in 1922 is today an expansive community health system that includes primary and specialty care, acute care, urgent care, home and community care, and...

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the South Shore Hospital earns its seventh straight “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, rating it among the best in Greater Boston and the U.S. for safety

South Shore Health President & CEO Allen L. Smith, MD, MS, offers this editorial on the 100th anniversary of South Shore Hospital

South Shore Health’s Nurse Residency Program has earned Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation - the highest level awarded by the ANCC - recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in preparing new nurses for successful transition into practice.

The Obstetrics Emergency Department is the first of its kind in Massachusetts.

Effective May 2, 2026, South Shore Health is moving to a single billing format. In this post, we answer frequently asked questions about this change and how it may affect your experience.

South Shore Health President & CEO Dr. Allen Smith today announced that the organization has completed a thorough and deliberative review of proposals received through an RFP process, undertaken as part of a strategic initiative that began in early 2020. By unanimous vote, the South Shore Health...

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.