Millions of Americans rely on a CPAP machine for a healthy, restful night's sleep. If you use a CPAP machine, you should be aware of a recent recall of machines made by a prominent CPAP manufacturer.

​​​​​​​Motor vehicle crashes are a serious preventable public health concern and are among the leading causes of injury and death across the United States, killing nearly 100 people every day. Seatbelts are the single most effective safety device when it comes to preventing injury and death in motor vehicle crashes.

​​​​​​​Dating violence affects millions of teens and young adults each year, and unhealthy relationships can cause problems that linger long after a relationship ends.

As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, the tools used to keep us safe are evolving too. Learn more about the new bivalent boosters.

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.

Dorothy “Dottie" Infusino Andrade recently celebrated her 40th year as a colleague at South Shore Medical Center. Learn more about what keeps her motivated and why she loves her work.

Our team discusses the benefits of Count the Kicks, an evidence based, international stillbirth prevention program that helps expectant parents get to know their baby’s normal movement patterns starting in the third trimester of pregnancy (or earlier for multiples or if high risk).

As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.

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.

Concerned about bringing your child in for a well-visit during the COVID-19 pandemic? South Shore Medical Center's pediatric team provides an update for patients.