William Tollefsen, MD., M.Sc., MBA, FAEMS, has been appointed Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care at South Shore Health. In addition to his current roles in Mobile Integrated Health and EMS, he will be responsible for providing the strategic and clinical leadership for all urgent care...

Rating designates Weymouth hospital among the best in Greater Boston and the U.S. for safety.

​​​​​​​South Shore Medical Center (SSMC), part of South Shore Health, will celebrate its 60th anniversary on March 24, 2022. The milestone marks six decades of high-quality patient care on the South Shore.

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.

Khalil Alleyne, MD, has been named Chief of Family Medicine at South Shore Medical Center. In his new role, Dr. Alleyne will oversee the Family Medicine Department while supporting providers, developing new programs and processes, and striving to enhance clinical medicine.

This prestigious recognition highlights South Shore Hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, advanced care with kindness and compassion to patients across the South Shore.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has once again bestowed the coveted and prestigious Magnet® certification status on South Shore Hospital. Magnet® recognition is the highest national credential for nursing excellence, serving as the gold standard for nursing practice. Only eight...

As demand and need for COVID-19 testing increases, employees and residents of Weymouth now have access to town-sponsored services. South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, will provide testing kits, supplies and clinicians to administer tests. The tests are free to town of Weymouth...

The Friends of South Shore Health System hosted an Alice in Wonderland-themed Croquet Classic – raising more than $22,500 for pediatric programs. Learn more.

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