Your life is put into perspective when all that’s standing between you and death is the level of precision and collaboration amongst your healthcare providers. “They knew what they were doing and were all very confident,” Beverly Akins said. “I can’t say enough for South Shore Hospital’s EMT’s, the...

The risk of drowning decreases after age four — but spikes again during the teen years. Learn what you can do to help teach your teen valuable water safety lessons.

Are you having a hard time getting motivated to exercise? Consider ditching your sneakers and grabbing your bathing suit. A pool workout may be just what you need to meet your fitness goals. Unlike traditional gravity-based exercise, water can assist, resist, and support body movements, making it a...

Within a six-year period, Tom Silvia of Plymouth had both of his hips and one knee replaced with Michael Rowland, MD. Read why Tom chose South Shore Health for his care.

​​​​​​​The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everyone’s daily routines for a loop, and as a result, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in injuries related to these changes in routine, namely overuse injuries.

Do you have fond memories of when peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were one of your lunch box staples? You can still enjoy that same flavor combination with a delicious PB&J smoothie.

The dog days of summer can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Learn the warning signs of these serious emergencies and how to prevent them.

Jo-Ann knew that hip replacement was the key to pain-free mobility, but she was hesitant about an overnight hospital stay. She found the perfect solution: same-day joint replacement at South Shore Health.

Adolescence – sometimes just seeing or hearing this word makes people cringe, as it brings back memories of awkward or difficult years gone by. Adolescence is a time of important physical, emotional, and personal growth. However, it also can feature difficulties fitting in, peer pressures, academic...