In light of the rapidly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, South Shore Health today announced new limitations on surgical procedures at South Shore Hospital, effective Wednesday, March 18.

The recognition allows South Shore Hospital to perform bariatric surgery on United Healthcare patients and confirms the Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery is clinically superior to other bariatric programs.

This is the fourth consecutive verification for South Shore Hospital. As a Level II Trauma Center, the hospital is equipped to handle all critical injuries, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital have expanded its more than 20-year collaboration.

South Shore Hospital Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

As the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve, South Shore Health is committed to taking all necessary precautions to keep our patients, staff, and community safe. At this time, all elective surgeries and outpatient procedures will continue as scheduled across South Shore Health. This...

Dr. Ghushe, an accomplished bariatric and general surgeon, has performed bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital since 2017.

Dr. Carr, a urogynecologist, was presented with the prestigious Olympus Golden Laparoscope Award from the American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).

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.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has selected South Shore Health’s NeuroSpine Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers ® are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to...