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.

Todd Kerensky, MD, weighs in on the behavioral health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic during the holiday season--and how patients can get help--in the Patriot Ledger.

As part of an ongoing series of virtual seminars with regional healthcare providers, the South Shore Health Provider Council recently hosted a panel discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic. State Senator Patrick O’Connor, who represents the Norfolk/Plymouth County districts, joined the panel as its...

South Shore Hospital’s William Tollefsen, MD, was recently presented with the Mark E. Weinstein Award at the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council (MBEMSC) annual awards dinner on Thursday, November 8. The award is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding...

Did you know that the Bridge Program, part of the Grayken Center for Treatment at South Shore Health has treated 1,765 people and performed 14,236 office visits since its inception? And, through the efforts of the nationally-sponsored, Weymouth-based HEAL (Helping End Addiction Long-term) Initiative...

The Weymouth News spoke to local pharmacies, town officials, and public health experts like Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease at South Shore Health explains the science behind the coronavirus and discusses some common myths about the use of face masks. “The CDC says, while it is a...

The Leapfrog Group rates hospital among the best in greater Boston and the U.S. for safety

The Weymouth hospital is one of four in Massachusetts to earn the competitive award.

With multiple human cases in Massachusetts and infections reported in two other states, Dr. Todd Ellerin discussed EEE with ABC World News Tonight.

The South Shore Health community mourns the loss of Paul D. MacElhiney, who passed away on August 4, 2020.