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Alcohol Use Disorder: A Crisis in Plain Sight
The nation's ongoing opioid crisis is serious. But we're contending with an equally devastating crisis: Alcohol abuse and addiction. South Shore Health's emergency care doctors and behavioral health experts share the data and resources available to those struggling with alcohol use disorders.
BlogCaring for Her Community Makes PA Role a Perfect Fit for Kristen Alexander
It’s National Physician Assistant Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the skilled physician assistants (PAs) who provide compassionate, quality patient care throughout the health system. PAs are licensed and trained healthcare professionals who practice medicine in every specialty and setting –...
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.
BlogPreventing Poison Ivy: How to Ditch the Itch this Summer
Now that the warm weather and longer days have arrived, many of us are itching to go enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re taking a hike, camping out, or getting the yardwork done, there’s one particular plant you should always try to avoid – poison ivy. Learn how to spot the plant that causes itchy rashes, how to soothe your skin, and when to seek medical attention.
BlogA Different Holiday Season: Coping with the Loss of Holiday Traditions
COVID-19 has forced many families to forego annual holiday traditions, which can lead to feelings of sadness and disappointment. As Dr. Green explains, it's important to channel those feelings in the right direction.
BlogPreparing Your Daughter for Her First Period
One of the most stressful events in adolescence, for both parents and teens, is when a girl gets her first period. Here are some ways you can help your daughter prepare for the transition from girlhood to womanhood.
BlogTom's Life Was Transformed Through Total Joint Replacement
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.
BlogSix Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer
While there has been a decline in colorectal cancer death rates in older adults for several decades, in people under age 50, colorectal cancer death rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 2.4% annually. Mandeep Saund, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
BlogHarry Haigh's Story: One Man’s Dramatic Transformation through Weight-Loss Surgery
Shedding an extra five or ten pounds before swimsuit season is the only weight challenge they face. For many others; however, living with morbid obesity has likely led to an eroded self-esteem, while also putting them at an increased risk of developing a variety of serious health complications.
BlogBeyond the Operating Room: The Multifaceted Role of Today’s Anesthesiologists
Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.
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