Have concerns about the Oxford vaccine? Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, shares why Americans shouldn't dismiss the AstraZeneca vaccine just yet.

As part of our observance of EMS Week, we're proud to share the perspectives and stories of two members of the South Shore Health EMS Team: Joe, a paramedic, and Lilah, an EMT.

Baby spinning is an important part of a woman's late pregnancy routine. South Shore Health Certified Nurse Midwife Mary Hogan Donaldson goes behind the science of baby spinning and answers common questions about the practice.

Inspired by the octopus, Emily, a chaplain at South Shore Hospital, sheds light on the role of spiritual caregivers in a modern hospital.

Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

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.

Practicing gratitude is free, but it pays huge rewards. The holiday season is a great time to get in the habit of expressing your gratitude. Learn four ways to get started!

A South Shore Hospital critical care nurse had just started with the organization when an illness had him sidelined. But South Shore Health colleagues came together to support him during a tough time.

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...

Swimming in a pool is a great way to beat the heat during the summer months. However, it's important to exercise caution, especially for families with young children.