​​​​​​​As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has begun across the globe, and there’s hope that we may finally be able to get the virus under control in the coming months. However, the release of vaccines has become another source of stress for women who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, as they wonder: “Should I get the vaccine?”

Two patients visited the Emergency Department at South Shore Hospital and asked to speak to a Nurse Manager — but for a reason you may not expect.

Living with chronic back pain can be draining, and Aimee knew the toll back pain had taken on her body. When her primary care physician referred her to the Spine Center located in South Shore Hospital’s Center for Orthopedics, Spine and Sports Medicine, Aimee was ready to conquer chronic back pain once and for all.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal if exposed to large amounts. Learn how to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Each year, nearly one million children are hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. Our injury prevention team shares how to prevent TBI and how to recognize the symptoms.

Within a six-year period, Tom Silvia of Plymouth had both of his hips and one knee replaced with Michael Rowland, MD. Read why Tom chose South Shore Health for his care.

Choosing a doctor to provide care for your newborn can seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn't need to be! Get the information you need to take one more item off of your pregnancy to-do list.

Massachusetts instituted a four-month ban on the sale of both nicotine and THC vaping products. Those accustomed to vaping nicotine may have unknowingly developed a physical dependence.

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...