As we get closer to the end of summer, routines start to change: we wind down the late nights, lazy weekends, and days of endless fun as back-to-school season approaches. While all new routines require some adjustment, the return to school doesn’t need to be a struggle! With a little preparation...

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships, and extraordinary compassion. Throughout much of that time, Christine received her care at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health...

There are many factors to consider as we decide how to safely educate children this fall. Get an infectious disease expert's take on what educators and parents need to think about.

If you’re having occasional trouble with your memory or attention span, you may consider it a normal part of aging. While it’s true that aging often brings some cognitive decline, it’s not something you have to accept as part of growing older.

Last March, just as the pandemic was ramping up in Massachusetts, Louisa dialed 9-1-1. Her husband Michael was suffering from an acute infection and needed urgent medical attention.

It’s estimated that 75 percent of car seats aren’t used or installed correctly. South Shore Health offers tips to ensure your baby is riding safely.

When a celebrity’s death brings attention to behavioral health, we all suddenly discuss the all too often hushed topic of mental illness. Two mental health experts share how we can shatter the stigma.

When young athletes get injured, they often embark on a challenging journey that can take them off the field for some time. Star student-athlete, Nick Hall, understands this journey all too well, when an ordinary practice at the start of his senior football season at Cohasset High School ended with...

Terri Raymond quit the gym during the COVID-19 pandemic, but found a whole new workout routine and much more through South Shore Health's Community Exercise Programs.

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.