Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases and high patient volume, we've made changes to select ambulatory and other services across South Shore Health.

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 without any deficiencies, meaning in essence they earned a perfect review.

January is National Blood Donor Month, an ideal time to spotlight the life-saving efforts of South Shore Health’s Blood Bank, which ensures safe transfusions through blood typing and cross-matching, stores and manages our blood inventory, and provides essential support during emergency situations.

Congratulations to the Kish family of Weymouth, whose daughter was the first baby born on the South Shore in 2019.

In December, 2022 the Council on Accreditation of the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) awarded South Shore Hospital Full Reaccreditation for five years.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® reflects commitment to safe patient care.

China is currently experiencing an outbreak of a new coronavirus, one that has infected more than 200 people, according to the CDC. The virus, which was discovered in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, has already led to several deaths. Dr. Todd Ellerin, Director of Infectious Disease at South Shore...

South Shore Health's Kim Dever, MD introduced the City Line audience to South Shore Health’s Team Birth Project, a first-of-its-kind program aimed at improving communication with patients and their families throughout pregnancy and during the birthing process to foster safe outcomes for women.

Vaccines remain one of the most effective ways to protect children and communities from serious illness. Therefore, despite recent changes announced by the CDC, South Shore Medical Center's vaccine recommendations remain the same and continue to follow the scientific-based guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics. With that in mind, our vaccine recommendations will not change and will continue to follow the scientific evidence and guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Jim and Mary Bristol and Rose Di Pietro, MSN, MBA, RN will be the recipients of a unique Luminaria medallion honoring "Home Care Champions."