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Managing Diabetes Can Help Prevent Health Problems
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic condition affecting more than 38 million people in the U.S. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the past two decades.
BlogThree Signs You’ve Found the Right Primary Care Provider
You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?
BlogCervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.
BlogWhat You Need to Know about Vape-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI)
With a drastic increase in the number of suspected VAPI cases, Massachusetts recently instituted a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. Learn more about the illness behind the vape ban.
BlogFallon Keating's Story: From Tragedy to Triumph
When a minor bicycle injury turned out to require critical care, Fallon Keating's family turned to South Shore Hospital. Learn how our caregivers worked As One to save this young girl's life.
BlogFive More Questions about Weight Loss Surgery, Answered
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.
BlogFive Common Questions about Tubal Ligation, Answered
Is permanent birth control, such as a tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, or getting your tubes tied a good option for you? An OB/GYN answers common questions about the risks and benefits of sterilization.
BlogFour Things to Know About Swimmer's Ear
Summer on the South Shore means plenty of swimming, whether it’s in pools, lakes, or the ocean. Swimming is a great way to cool off on a hot day and to get a little exercise, all while being outside and enjoying the best weather of the year. For many South Shore parents, however, a day in the water...
BlogPhysician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as Primary Care Providers: What You Need to Know
You've likely received care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the past - but did you know that PAs and NPs can have their own patient panels as primary care providers?
BlogCommunity Exercise Program ‘Has Changed My Life Entirely’
It’s a blustery winter day and George Kokoros is getting ready for his workout. He’s not bundling up to exercise outside or driving to the gym, though. George only has to go as far as the laptop on his kitchen island to kick off his weekly fitness routine.
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