Dean Haspela, nurse manager on the orthopedics unit at South Shore Hospital competes in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

Concussions are a concern for players at both the professional and student athlete level. In fact, any head impact on or off the field that causes trauma to the brain can result in a concussion.

Tempted to skip your child's well visit? The team at South Shore Medical Center explains why you should keep them on the calendar.

Treatment from South Shore Health's Center for Wound Healing got Mildred McGaffigan of Pembroke back in action after a serious injury. Read her story.

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

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...

Your hands feature dozens of tendons that help you make a fist, grip objects, and more. Learn more about common tendon injuries and the available treatment options.

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

Get nutrition advice from our registered dietitians about how to supplement your workouts with smart eating choices this Spring.