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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Kerri Carey & John Kane!
This month, we're proud to recognize two colleagues with our Colleague Spotlight Award, as both Kerri and John worked together to support a patient's loved ones during a difficult time.
BlogJennifer Durant: I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease
Jennifer Durant, RN is an overnight nurse at South Shore VNA. In this profile, she discusses her role and why she finds solving patients’ problems very rewarding.
BlogWhat You Need to Know about Vape-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI)
With a drastic increase in the number of suspected VAPI cases, Massachusetts recently instituted a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. Learn more about the illness behind the vape ban.
BlogFunded by The Friends of South Shore Health, VNA Sim Lab Helps Caregivers Meet the Growing Needs of Our Community
As they continued to see sicker and more complex patients, South Shore VNA needed a space to hold hands-on trainings for caregivers. The Friends of South Shore Health stepped up to make it happen.
BlogJay Flanagan's Story: Saved in a Heartbeat
At 58-years-old, the always-active business owner and father of two adult children could never have imagined he would be fighting for his life on the way to South Shore Hospital.
BlogEd & Wendy Batchelder: A Tiny Miracle
Sometimes, the biggest miracles come in the smallest packages. After trying unsuccessfully for many years to get pregnant, Ed and Wendy Batchelder of Bridgewater were shocked when Wendy became pregnant at age 44. “It was a total surprise, but a wonderful, happy surprise,” Wendy said. “We had pretty...
BlogFive Tips for Successfully Getting Back to Outdoor Exercise
After a long New England winter, we're all itching to get back outdoors as spring approaches. With increased daylight and warmer temperatures, springtime on the South Shore is a great time to get back into nature and to increase your activity level through regular exercise. Regular exercise has many...
BlogPlacenta Donation Program 'Replicates the Circle of Life'
South Shore Hospital is the first in the state to participate in a Placenta Donation Program to help patients in wound care, surgery, and sports medicine get their lives back on track.
BlogRide on the Safe Side: Nine Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
Motorcycle accidents continue to be a leading preventable cause of traffic fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 5,014 motorcycle fatalities in 2019. Motorcycle riders are five times more likely to be injured than persons...
BlogHeads Up: Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
Each year, nearly one million children are hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. Our injury prevention team shares how to prevent TBI and how to recognize the symptoms.
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