For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships, and extraordinary compassion. Throughout much of that time, Christine received her care at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health...

Five tips to help you get the most out of this important annual appointment with your doctor.

We can’t plan for everything, but we can help manage life’s unknowns by talking openly about what matters to us and what we’d want most if we became seriously ill.

If you are diabetic and have experienced sleep difficulties, you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Learn more about your risk.

There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.

Have questions about weight loss surgery? Neil Ghushe, MD, medical director for the Brigham and Women's Center for metabolic and bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital, has answers.

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.

It’s inconvenient to have to call your health care provider for routine transactions. That's why we offer South Shore MyChart, an online portal that provides you with access to your medical records no matter where you receive care within South Shore Health.

“I’m young and healthy—why do I need a doctor?” This is a common thought many of us healthy millennials have. Here are three benefits to having a primary care provider (PCP) and stay on top of your health, even when you’re young and healthy. Get Preventative Medicine The key to a long, healthy life...