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Funded by The Friends of South Shore Health, VNA Sim Lab Helps Caregivers Meet the Growing Needs of Our Community
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.
BlogVaccines Arm Us for Respiratory Virus Season
Respiratory virus season is on the way and illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and pneumonia will be widely circulating again. Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease provides updated vaccine guidance and shares other preventative steps you can take to stay well this season.
BlogFive Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
From safety to side effects to distribution, there are a lot of questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Get answers from an infectious disease expert.
BlogColleague Spotlight: Celebrating Tim Routhier!
This month, we're proud to celebrate Tim Routhier of South Shore Health EMS as the recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn more about what led to Tim's nomination.
BlogThe Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.
BlogColleague Spotlight: Celebrating Christina Wenzel!
As a Guest Representative in Patient Food Services, Christina goes above and beyond to meet patients' needs and help brighten their days however she can.
BlogColleague Spotlight: Celebrating Kimberly LeBlanc, RN!
Thanks to her forward-thinking nature and attention to detail, Kimberly was able to identify inefficiencies in how South Shore Medical Center used pulse oximeters and the related accessories.
BlogNew Educational Program Reduces Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder
South Shore Health nurse champions launched a substance use disorder educational program which includes a model centered around eliminating language and behaviors that stigmatize patients with the disorder.
BlogSix Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer
While there has been a decline in colorectal cancer death rates in older adults for several decades, in people under age 50, colorectal cancer death rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 2.4% annually. Mandeep Saund, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
BlogCervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.
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