The South Shore Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allen L. Smith, MD, MS will become its next president & chief executive officer. Dr. Smith, who joins South Shore Health on November 30th, most recently served as president of the Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization (BWPO)...

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.

In support of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 26, South Shore Health has partnered with several local agencies including, Weymouth and Norwell Police Departments to provide safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing unwanted and expired medications.

Despite 2020’s numerous challenges, attendees of this signature event delivered on their promise to help people with substance use disorders and behavioral health needs.

South Shore Health today announced the appointment of Rosanna DeMarco, PhD, RN, FAAN to its Board of Directors. A nationally recognized nursing leader, researcher, and educator, Dr. DeMarco brings decades of experience in community‑engaged health work, academic leadership, and organizational...

Khalil Alleyne, MD, has been named Chief of Family Medicine at South Shore Medical Center. In his new role, Dr. Alleyne will oversee the Family Medicine Department while supporting providers, developing new programs and processes, and striving to enhance clinical medicine.

South Shore Health President & CEO Dr. Allen Smith today announced that the organization has completed a thorough and deliberative review of proposals received through an RFP process, undertaken as part of a strategic initiative that began in early 2020. By unanimous vote, the South Shore Health...

A new study designed to investigate how a patient’s COVID-19 ICU hospitalization affects the mental health of family members is currently under way at South Shore Hospital.

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.

Since this post was published, changes have been made to COVID-19 testing at South Shore Health. For the latest testing information, please visit our COVID-19 page. South Shore Health’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing site has been relocated to South Shore Medical Center at 143 Longwater Drive in...