Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

Revisit or create an emergency preparedness plan before a serious storm arrives.

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

A Licensed Clinical Psychologist shares what parents should know about Neflix's "13 Reasons Why" and how to use the show to start a meaningful conversation with kids.

What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.

South Shore Hospital Pastoral Care Manager explains why it's so important for families to talk about end-of-life care.

Kathryn Morini, RN in the Critical Care Unit at South Shore Hospital, shares the story of losing her sister to an overdose and how she gives back to the community to honor her memory.

South Shore Health's Chair of Emergency Medicine reflects on Massachusetts' first hospital-based Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program and shares what it means for the health of the Weymouth community.

South Shore Health's staff is on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Here's how you can help them.