As a cardiac nurse, Joanne Privett cared for thousands of patients. But she faced a new challenge when her husband had a heart attack. Read her family's story.

Finding the right hip or knee replacement surgeon is important to long-term success. Learn 5 things you should look for before choosing a surgeon.

Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.

Planning to breastfeed? South Shore Health's lactation consultants share the ten must-have items expectant mothers should add to their registries.

Many women experience different symptoms than expected when suffering from a heart attack.

Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.

If you are expecting multiples, here are five questions you should discuss with your doctor:

Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

South Shore Medical Center shares what parents of young children need to know about introducing peanuts and eggs to their child's diet.

Straightforward solutions to make school mealtime a nutritious success from a registered dietitian.