What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.

Learn when to take your young athlete off the field and into the doctor's office.

Bob and Donna Pineau and the South Shore VNA Parent Child Health team will be honored at the 7th annual Luminaria on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 6 p.m. at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. Learn more about the event and its honorees!

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

Hospice of the South Shore explains how families can support their youngest members when grieving the death of a loved one.

Planning to breastfeed? South Shore Health's lactation consultants share the ten must-have items expectant mothers should add to their registries.

Does all the conflicting information about sunscreen have you considering keeping the kids inside? South Shore Medical Center offers some advice for parents.

Considering weight loss surgery? Bariatric Surgeon Neil Ghushe, MD, outlines five things to consider about the life-changing surgery.

Studies show there are benefits to waiting until later in life to get pregnant, but there are some key things you should know if you're planning to wait.

Many women experience different symptoms than expected when suffering from a heart attack.