When Jillian experienced an emergency late in her pregnancy, a diversion to South Shore Hospital saved both her life and the life of her newborn daughter, Monroe.

Avoiding holiday weight gain may sound as impossible as Santa fitting down a chimney. Fortunately there are sensible strategies to help you stay on track.

Today's athletes are dedicated to their craft, often spending long hours training. However, it's important to avoid overdoing it - you don't want to be sidelined by an overuse injury!

Shots can be stressful for children - after all, no one likes to get poked with a needle! But with a little preparation, parents can help ease their child's anxiety and make a shot nothing to worry about.

Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.

What should a pregnant woman pack in her all-important hospital bag? A midwife shares her personal and professional tips for expecting parents.

One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support his favorite charitable program, the Walk for Hospice. The next, he was laid out on the dining hall floor from a heart attack with a second one on...

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