South Shore MyChart has long been a convenient tool for patients, but recent enhancements have made it even more useful!

As we get closer to the end of summer, routines start to change: we wind down the late nights, lazy weekends, and days of endless fun as back-to-school season approaches. While all new routines require some adjustment, the return to school doesn’t need to be a struggle! With a little preparation...

A driver’s license is a symbol of freedom, an indicator that a teen is ready to hit the road and go wherever he or she wants to go. Unfortunately, for too many teens, driving can be deadly. Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death for teens in the United States.

This holiday season, you may be preparing to host or take part in gatherings with family and friends. Have you thought about the communication needs of the loved ones you’ll be seeing? As a speech-language pathologist, I often watch the communication interactions that happen around this time of the...

On average, there are ten fatal drownings per day in the United States. Drownings happen in seconds and are often silent. Drowning is a leading cause of death in children, particularly between the ages of 1 and 9 years old. It’s also a leading cause of death in adolescents, who are more likely to overestimate their skills and underestimate a dangerous situation.

At 33 years young, Kevin Smith never expected to hear the words “you have cancer.” In fact, his healthy lifestyle and zest for outdoor adventure painted an entirely different picture—one of health and wellness.

The Bicknell and Bicknell-Carbone families have been riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge for nearly four decades! In that time, they've raised tens of thousands of dollars for local cancer care programs.

Pickleball continues to increase in popularity – but an increase in pickleball players means an increase in pickleball injuries! Peggy discusses common pickleball injuries she sees as a certified hand therapist at South Shore Health.