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Coronavirus Terms Defined: Quarantine, Isolation, and Social Distancing
Not sure what all these terms mean and how they prevent the spread of COVID-19? Get the details here.
BlogThe Invisible Pandemic: Domestic Violence and Social Determinants of Health
South Shore Medical Center has been looking at the way we deliver care for people who are experiencing issues that are often difficult to discuss, even in the confines of a confidential exam room.
BlogCOVID-19: How We’re Still Working for You
Interim President & CEO Rose DiPietro shares what South Shore Health is doing to prepare as the COVID-19 surge approaches.
BlogBridget Mazenkas: More Quality Time With Patients is Possible Through Home Care
November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes. At South Shore Health, our Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) team works collaboratively to care for patients...
BlogThree Steps to Reduce Digital Depression in Teens
Digital depression is real. Barbara Green, PhD, Medical Director of Youth Health Connection, reflects on a recent discussion about teens and social media use.
BlogHow to Stop the Stigma That’s Spreading with COVID-19
History has shown that pandemics tend to provoke stigma and xenophobia. COVID-19 is no different. Learn how to fight the stigma.
BlogPalliative Care Team Supports Patients and Families Navigating Serious Illness
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to raise awareness about this specialized care and to recognize the dedicated caregivers and professionals committed to providing comfort and support to patients with serious, chronic and/or life-limiting illnesses.
BlogPreventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help
Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide rates have risen sharply over the last 20 years, increasing 33 percent from 1999 to 2019, when, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
BlogHow to Help Children Transition Back to School in a New World
The return to school brings with it a unique set of new challenges, as many children who had gotten acclimated to remote learning and social distancing are now facing a full-time return to in-person learning.
BlogHome Health Aide Receives 2018 Marjorie S. Bryant Award
Congratulations to Me McBride, winner of the 2018 Marjorie S. Bryant Award for outstanding patient care.
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