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Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factors, Symptoms and When to Seek Care
Atrial Fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm, affecting more than 10 million adults in the U.S.
BlogFive Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Annual Physical
Five tips to help you get the most out of this important annual appointment with your doctor.
BlogCare Where You Are: The Unique Role of Our Parent Child Health Team
Home Care's Parent Child Health Team is a key part of the larger healthcare landscape, allowing children, expecting parents, and postpartum patients to get the care they need from the comfort of home.
BlogHow I Survived a Heart Attack on Safari and Thrived Through Cardiac Rehab
Nine months after suffering a near-fatal heart attack while on safari in South Africa, Jane Goff is thriving and traveling again thanks to South Shore Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Jane shares the story of her harrowing medical emergency and remarkable comeback.
BlogGet to Know South Shore Hospital’s Therapeutic Pools
The best-kept secret on the South Shore may be the two therapeutic pools at South Shore Hospital. Learn how water-based therapy helps patients of all ages manage a variety of health needs.
BlogDonald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life
Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.
BlogThe Truth Behind Turmeric, Fish Oil, and Probiotic Supplements
Turmeric, fish oils, and probiotics are three of the hottest supplements on the market today, but you should exercise caution before adding them to your diet.
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.
BlogRemembering a True Friend of Home Care
Mary Cirignano of Braintree was one of the original committee members for South Shore Health's Kickin’ Up Country for Home Care. Learn more about the event and Mary's legacy.
BlogWhat To Do When Your Medication is Recalled
Patients on valsartan, a blood pressure medication, have seen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issue several recalls recently. Even if you’re not affected by this issue, you should know the steps to take if a medication you use is recalled.
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