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.

The October 20 signature event will raise money for Emergency Services at South Shore Health.

South Shore Health has been granted full accreditation as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Mark J. Flaherty and Rick Russell bring a wealth of organizational and leadership experience to the South Shore Health Board of Directors.

The Homecare Alliance of Massachusetts recognizes Mary Burke Roth, RN, as one of the “best and brightest” in the home care, hospice and home health care communities.

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.

Rating designates Weymouth hospital among the best in Greater Boston and the U.S. for safety.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® reflects commitment to safe patient care.

The signature event will be held outdoors at Union Point in Weymouth.