The dog days of summer can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Learn the warning signs of these serious emergencies and how to prevent them.

Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.

This month, we're proud to recognize two colleagues with our Colleague Spotlight Award, as both Kerri and John worked together to support a patient's loved ones during a difficult time.

If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s likely that at some point, you’ve felt a little overwhelmed.

​​​​​​​September is National Preparedness Month, a great time to take a fresh look at your household’s emergency plan.

As they continued to see sicker and more complex patients, South Shore VNA needed a space to hold hands-on trainings for caregivers. The Friends of South Shore Health stepped up to make it happen.

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.

Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.

Midwifery care has been an integral part of South Shore Health for more than 30 years. Learn how midwives at South Shore Hospital and beyond are improving women's health on the South Shore.