For most people, insect stings are painful, but harmless. However, others may have life-threatening allergic reactions after a sting. Learn how to spot an allergic reaction and why you should dial 9-1-1 at the first sign of anaphylaxis.

South Shore MyChart has long been a convenient tool for patients, but recent enhancements have made it even more useful!

Did you know there are two kinds of mammograms? Learn more about which one fits your needs and where to get one at South Shore Health.

As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.

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.

Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.

First of all: Don't panic if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, says Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease.

Wynn Perlick, DPM recently fulfilled his lifelong professional goal of using his skills as a podiatrist to help those in need. Read more about his mission work in Guatemala.

The spinal cord plays an essential role in the human body, serving as a messenger between your brain and the rest of your body (and vice versa).