When the summer temperatures soar, it's important to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Learn more about how to identify and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

We're proud to celebrate Ralph Volpe as the recipient of the Colleague Spotlight Award for September! Learn more about how one of Ralph's patient visits took a dramatic turn.

Sue Noyes, Manager of Retail and Special Events, is the latest recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Sue manages South Shore Hospital's Gift Shop and Wig Services Program.

Laureen O'Hara of South Shore Hospital is the latest recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn what inspired Laureen's manager to nominate her for recognition.

Falls are a leading cause of injury for our Level II Trauma Center, and falls can become more likely during winter weather due to snow and ice, particularly black ice. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team shares a series of tips to help prevent injuries from slips and falls during the winter.

If you're a college student, Finals Week is a stressful time. Don't let an illness make things even more stressful!

The risk of drowning decreases after age four — but spikes again during the teen years. Learn what you can do to help teach your teen valuable water safety lessons.

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.

Children love toys and play - but playing can also be beneficial to your child's development! Learn more about how toys and games can help with your child's speech.

Kevin Connelly of Holbrook was a star hockey player in high school. But he suffered an injury at that time which required knee surgery. It would be more than 30 years before the lingering effects of that high school injury would become an issue for Kevin. Over the years, the pain in his knee...