There are now 62 confirmed reports of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, an illness similar to polio, across 22 states in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. South Shore Hospital's Dr. Todd Ellerin recently spoke with ABC News about this rare syndrome.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has selected South Shore Health’s NeuroSpine Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers ® are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to...

Effective July 22, 2026, we will transition to a new communication platform designed to make it easier to stay connected to your care. This platform, named Hello World, is an Epic application that supports secure two-way text messaging and improved phone and email between patients and South Shore Health.

Todd Kerensky, MD, weighs in on the behavioral health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic during the holiday season--and how patients can get help--in the Patriot Ledger.

Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine President and South Shore Health's Medical Director of Addiction Medicine Todd Kerensky, MD speaks outside the State House at an April 20 press conference hosted by Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts.

As part of a community-based healthcare organization, South Shore Health System colleagues strive each day to connect with those in need. On November 20, employees gave their time, money, and food donations to the Weymouth Food Pantry to help provide Thanksgiving meals for those who otherwise may...

South Shore Health’s pediatric emergency department has seen an uptick in incidences involving children who have become seriously ill after ingesting products THC edibles. Learn how to keep your kids safe.

The Boston Herald went to the front lines of the battle against prostate cancer in the operating room at South Shore Hospital with Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s director of prostate brachytherapy, Dr. Peter Orio. Read more.

South Shore Health interim President and CEO, Rose Di Pietro has announced that the health system will bring hospital care directly to patients in the community with the implementation of a high-touch, high-tech Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program. South Shore Health’s Emergency Medical...

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