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Announcing the 2020 Nurses Week Award Winners
Each year during National Nurses Week, we pause to celebrate our annual Nursing Awards. Check out the 2020 winners!
BlogAlcohol Use Disorder: A Crisis in Plain Sight
The nation's ongoing opioid crisis is serious. But we're contending with an equally devastating crisis: Alcohol abuse and addiction. South Shore Health's emergency care doctors and behavioral health experts share the data and resources available to those struggling with alcohol use disorders.
BlogCOVID-19 and Substance Use Disorder
For patients with substance use disorder, the sudden changes brought about by COVID-19 can be challenging. Here's how to find support.
BlogPlay it Safe: Four Ways to Prevent Facial Injuries
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.
BlogThe Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Pause: What You Need to Know
First of all: Don't panic if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, says Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease.
BlogRide on the Safe Side: Nine Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
Motorcycle accidents continue to be a leading preventable cause of traffic fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 5,014 motorcycle fatalities in 2019. Motorcycle riders are five times more likely to be injured than persons...
BlogBill Verrier's Story: It Can Happen in a Heartbeat
One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support his favorite charitable program, the Walk for Hospice. The next, he was laid out on the dining hall floor from a heart attack with a second one on...
BlogAn Update for Patients Awaiting Surgery at South Shore Hospital
South Shore Health's Chair of Surgery provides an update on our plans to reschedule surgeries canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BlogMen's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes
November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
BlogDrowning Prevention: Water Safety Tips for All Ages
If you’re planning to hit the water this summer, it’s important to take the appropriate safety steps to prevent drowning.
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