A new collaborative approach is designed to improve birth outcomes, decrease cesarean section procedures, and increase patient engagement - and South Shore Hospital is leading the way. Read more.

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).

A new study in the scientific journal Nature shows a man who recently tested positive for HIV has no trace of the virus. South Shore Health's Dr. Todd Ellerin, an infectious disease expert, recently weighed-in on the findings. Listen to the podcast.

The "Team Birth Project" is a new approach to bringing C-section numbers down. Boston 25 News recently profiled our participation in the program.

Our unique program, which helps parents feel more involved during their child's NICU stay, is featured in this month’s Journal of Perinatology.

Kentucky governor Matt Bevin sparked controversy when he admitted he intentionally exposed his children to chicken pox instead of vaccinating them. Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Diseases at South Shore Health, shares why vaccines are the safest way for children to develop an immunity to the chicken pox.

An article from The Patriot Ledger details the experiences of first-time South Shore moms during the pandemic, including their care experiences at South Shore Health.

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns to “Say No To Raw Dough!” South Shore Health's, Dr. Todd Ellerin, spoke with ABC News and weighs in on the warning.

Flu season is ramping up in Massachusetts. Will this year be worse than last? Dr. Jason Tracy, Chief of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Hospital, recently spoke with the Patriot Ledger and weighs in on the health impact.