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.

The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed 18 cases of adenovirus among pediatric residents at a nursing and rehabilitation facility. Of those children, six have died. South Shore Hospital's Dr. Todd Ellerin spoke with ABC News about this rare virus.

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.

Have the flu? Learn why urgent care may be the best place to seek relief for mild to moderate symptoms of influenza.

South Shore Health System, Inc. (“Applicant”) with a principal place of business at 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190 intends to file a Notice of Determination of Need with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for a change in service by South Shore Hospital (“SSH”). The project is for...

South Shore Health is applying for re-designation as a Magnet organization. Patients, staff, and interested parties are invited to provide comments.

It was an evening of dinner, line dancing, and vying for a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes as the Friends of South Shore Health’s signature event raised more than $20,000 to support Home Care services.

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.

South Shore Health has made significant strides as a regional healthcare leader in recent years. What was founded as a 20-bed hospital in Weymouth in 1922 is today an expansive community health system that includes primary and specialty care, acute care, urgent care, home and community care, and...

It was a wonderful Walk at Weymouth High School - and thanks to the generosity of our community, this year's Walk set a new fundraising record!