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Five Healthy Ways to Boost Your Energy Level in the New Year
Get nutrition advice from our registered dietitians about how to supplement your workouts with smart eating choices this Spring.
BlogAlcohol 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.
BlogThe Benefits of Meeting with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Feel like you need expert nutrition help, but aren't sure where to turn? A South Shore Health registered dietitian explains how to find the right expert for your needs.
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.
BlogFive Things to Consider When Choosing an Adult Primary Care Provider
Having a primary care provider is important. A South Shore Medical Center doctor explains what to keep in mind when choosing a PCP.
BlogWhat Is a Hospitalist?
Not sure what a hospitalist's role is on your care team? A South Shore Hospital hospitalist shares a little about the profession and why she loves what she does every day.
BlogRemembering a True Friend of Home Care
Mary Cirignano of Braintree was one of the original committee members for South Shore Health's Kickin’ Up Country for Home Care. Learn more about the event and Mary's legacy.
BlogMen's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes
November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
BlogGrayken Center for Patients with Substance Use Disorder Begins
South Shore Health will implement an interdependent, clinical behavioral health initiative for patients suffering from substance use disorder. Learn more about these programs and when they'll be ready for the community.
BlogSouth Shore Health Launches In-House COVID-19 Lab Testing
South Shore Health's lab team developed an in-house test that produces results in about five hours, which means more PPE for caregivers and more beds for patients that need them most.
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