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Organ Donation: Sign Up to Save Lives
Organ transplants have played a role in saving the lives of thousands of individuals, many of whom would not have survived their injuries or illnesses just a generation before.
BlogWondering if Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You? Here are 10 Things to Know
Having bariatric surgery is a big decision, but it can also be a life-changing one. If you struggle to lose weight, despite making changes to your diet and exercise, bariatric surgery may be the right choice for you. For people with obesity and obesity-related medical conditions, bariatric surgery can be an important step toward a healthier life.
BlogEight Bite-Sized Changes for Healthier Eating in the New Year
Changing your eating habits can be a great way to boost your overall health — but that doesn't mean you have to make big, drastic changes all at once!
BlogCancer Prevention Month: Eight Tips to Reduce Your Risk
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the steps you can take and the changes you can make to lower your risk of developing cancer – the second leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease. According to the American Association for Cancer...
BlogHow You Can Get a Better Night’s Sleep
May is Better Sleep Month a time to highlight the importance of quality sleep for physical, mental and emotional health. According to the CDC, a third of U.S. adults report they get less than the recommended amount of sleep each day. And studies show insufficient sleep is linked to many chronic diseases and conditions —including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.
BlogWhat to Do When You Can't Poop
Our number one priority is to find relief when we can't go number two. Our experts weigh in on what causes constipation and share tips on how to get things moving.
BlogWeighing the Options: Bariatric Surgery vs. Weight Loss Drugs
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., and according to a Cleveland Clinic study, is now the leading cause of preventable death – topping tobacco use, diabetes, and high blood pressure. More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight, which can lead to a lower quality of life and...
BlogWe Ask Because We Care: Our Commitment to Health Equity
South Shore Health is committed to providing all patients equitable access to quality care regardless of race, ethnicity, preferred language, interpreter needs, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
BlogNavigating Gestational Diabetes and Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving brings family, gratitude, and delicious food. If you are managing gestational diabetes, you can still enjoy the holiday with thoughtful planning!
BlogHeidi Creighton: 'It’s So Intimate to Care for a Family in Their Home at a Vulnerable Time'
For Heidi Creighton, RN, team leader for the VNA’s Parent Child Health Division, there’s no place like home for caring for families and forming fulfilling relationships.
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