Summer on the South Shore means plenty of swimming, whether it’s in pools, lakes, or the ocean. Swimming is a great way to cool off on a hot day and to get a little exercise, all while being outside and enjoying the best weather of the year. For many South Shore parents, however, a day in the water...

South Shore Health recently joined the Serious Illness Care Implementation Collaborative to initiate more, better, and earlier conversations with seriously ill patients. See how we're rolling out the program at South Shore Medical Center in Norwell.

Interim President & CEO Rose DiPietro shares what South Shore Health is doing to prepare as the COVID-19 surge approaches.

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.

Children love toys and play - but playing can also be beneficial to your child's development! Learn more about how toys and games can help with your child's speech.

From safety to side effects to distribution, there are a lot of questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Get answers from an infectious disease expert.

While human cases of EEE are rare, it's important to take the proper precautions against mosquitoes, especially if you plan on spending time outdoors.

On Monday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a press release about this parasite. Learn more about what it is, where it comes from, and how to avoid it.

South Shore Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD, answers questions about joint replacement surgery.

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...