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

South Shore Medical Center does not allow patients who have not received vaccinations to receive care at its facilities. Dr. Jeremy Warhaftig explains why.

As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.

One emergency department doctor shares his perspective on trends he's watching as legal marijuana becomes more prevalent in Massachusetts.

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.

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.

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

Caring for a sick or elderly loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Learn how to identify signs of burnout and tips to alleviate stress.

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.