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Update on COVID-19 Testing
Effective immediately, South Shore Health (South Shore Hospital, South Shore Medical Center, and Health Express) will only conduct COVID-19 tests on patients requiring admission to the hospital or are at high risk and for healthcare workers that are in contact with a positive patient and become...
News & MediaCoronavirus Update
South Shore Health continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 situation.
News & MediaDoctor dissipates vaping myths among teens
Many high school students are reluctant to smoke cigarettes, but some young people mistakenly believe that inhaling from an e-cigarette is a safe alternative to smoking, according to Dr. Michael Jaklitsch, a lung expert and thoracic surgeon at South Shore Hospital. Read the Weymouth News story.
News & MediaWilliam Tollefsen, MD named Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care
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...
News & MediaSouth Shore VNA’s Telehealth Program Reduces Readmissions and Improves Patient Outcomes
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.
News & MediaNorwell boy uses Christmas money to spread Super Bowl cheer to kids in the hospital
A 13-year-old Norwell boy is using his Christmas savings to spread Super Bowl cheer to kids at South Shore Hospital.
News & MediaNotice of Virtual Public Forum on Determination of Need Application
The forum will be held on Thursday, March 18th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Any interested persons are invited to attend and provide comments.
News & MediaUpdate: Nonessential Elective Procedures in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated guidance to hospitals in order to better preserve resources at this time. Effective December 27, 2021, all hospitals – including South Shore Hospital, are directed to postpone or cancel all nonessential elective procedures which are...
News & MediaKim Dever, MD on CityLine: Racial Disparities in Childbirth
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.
News & MediaMinimizing the Risk of COVID-19
South Shore Health has taken additional steps to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Get the details in this update.
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