History has shown that pandemics tend to provoke stigma and xenophobia. COVID-19 is no different. Learn how to fight the stigma.

You've likely received care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the past - but did you know that PAs and NPs can have their own patient panels as primary care providers?

When Bizzy needed surgery at South Shore Hospital, her mother was hoping for something quick and unremarkable. Instead, the procedure ended up being memorable for all the right reasons.

During periods of extremely cold weather, including days with dangerously low wind chills, it's important to take precautions to stay safe.

For 26 years, Youth Health Connection (YHC) has helped young people deal with the challenges they face as they mature. The group recently welcomed Karen Peterson to continue this critical program. Learn more about Karen's background and the future of the program.

Does cold and snow make you want to hibernate? Learn more about the impact inactivity has on your health, and easy ways to keep active during the winter months.

The critical components to infant safe sleep are as simple as ABC. Learn how some simple steps can keep your sleeping baby safe.

Adolescence – sometimes just seeing or hearing this word makes people cringe, as it brings back memories of awkward or difficult years gone by. Adolescence is a time of important physical, emotional, and personal growth. However, it also can feature difficulties fitting in, peer pressures, academic...

If you’re planning to hit the water this summer, it’s important to take the appropriate safety steps to prevent drowning.

At 58-years-old, the always-active business owner and father of two adult children could never have imagined he would be fighting for his life on the way to South Shore Hospital.