One emergency department doctor shares his perspective on trends he's watching as legal marijuana becomes more prevalent in Massachusetts.

Check which blog topics resonated with our readers and tell us which topics you'd like South Shore Health's experts to discuss in the year ahead.

October 28 is National Drug Take-Back Day. Find out how proper medication disposal keeps your family safe and locations to drop your prescription drugs.

Learn more about what drives Dr. Hershey, his vision for the future of Critical Care at South Shore Health, and his passion for giving back.

Early labor can be tough. At South Shore Hospital, we have a great resource for moms in early labor, but aren't quite ready to deliver: Our Early Labor Lounge.

The HPV vaccine is important to your child’s future health, but fewer than half of all kids receive it. Learn why you should discuss it with your pediatrician.

There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

Five tips to help you get the most out of this important annual appointment with your doctor.

The face of a young athlete can easily be injured if the proper precautions are not used while participating in sports. Learn how to reduce the risk of injury.

Click here for five simple steps you can take to help keep weight gain at bay during the holidays.