South Shore Health announced that they have received the largest private gift in the organization’s 97-year history to support Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health services and initiatives.

The South Shore sweated through three days of heat and humidity in a stretch of oppressive weather and South Shore Hospital's Dr. Jason Tracy weighs in on those affected by the summer's first heat watch.

South Shore Hospital and South Shore Emergency Medicine Services (EMS), both part of South Shore Health, have received two Mission: Lifeline® Receiving Quality Achievement Awards, gold and silver respectively, for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

All fundraising will support behavioral health or cancer care services and programs on the South Shore.

The new training program, held October 20, fulfills state requirements for “Nero’s Law," which allows medical personnel to provide life-saving treatments on police K9s.

Pamela Whelton, President of South Shore Hospital, sat down with Ed Baker of the Weymouth News to talk about her longstanding career at the hospital, her ties to the Weymouth community and her vision for South Shore Health.

Dr. Allen Smith, MD, MS, President and CEO of South Shore Health, and Pamela O’Leary, Chair of the South Shore Health Board of Directors, along with other senior leaders, recently welcomed Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh for a tour of South Shore Hospital.

The award is recognition for South Shore Health's support and commitment to the women and men who serve our country in the armed forces.

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases and high patient volume, we've made changes to select ambulatory and other services across South Shore Health.

In an effort to improve the billing process, enhance security, and be more environmentally friendly, South Shore Health is introducing paperless billing.