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).

Due to limits on COVID-19 vaccine supplies by the state, we are unable to schedule any new, first-dose vaccination appointments at this time. Get more details here.

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.

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.

Effective May 16, 2023, South Shore Medical Center shifted to a walk-in model for blood draws and sample drop-offs. Instead of scheduling a lab appointment, patients with active orders for a blood draw or sample drop-off can conveniently walk in to any South Shore Medical Center lab, check in at the lab desk, and get the services they need.

Due to the storm that hit our region October 26 and 27, we've adjusted hours and operations at certain South Shore Health ambulatory care locations.

Since this post was published, changes have been made to COVID-19 testing at South Shore Health. For the latest testing information, please visit our COVID-19 page. South Shore Health’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site has been relocated to South Shore Medical Center at 143 Longwater Drive in...

South Shore Medical Center has changed procedures in order to keep our patients and staff safe as concern around COVID-19 grows.

The Town of Weymouth reached a notable milestone Thursday when it provided its 10,000th COVID-19 test to to resident Jill Reddish. This week also marks the testing program’s 3rd month of operations. Mayor Hedlund, in partnership with South Shore Health, launched the program in late December, 2020....

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...