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.

Whether you're traveling or heading back to school, finding a rapid result COVID-19 test is difficult. Learn more about where to find a test at South Shore Health.

Women’s lives are more stressful than ever. And many women have turned to alcohol to cope. An addiction medicine doctor shares healthier alternatives to deal with stress, and how to get help to reduce alcohol consumption.

​​​​​​​As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

It's important that you get the care you need — particularly for substance or alcohol use disorder — during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has begun across the globe, and there’s hope that we may finally be able to get the virus under control in the coming months. However, the release of vaccines has become another source of stress for women who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, as they wonder: “Should I get the vaccine?”

Earlier this week, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 5 through 11 years old. This vaccine had already received an emergency use authorization (EUA) for that same age group from the FDA. As a result...

​​​​​​​The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everyone’s daily routines for a loop, and as a result, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in injuries related to these changes in routine, namely overuse injuries.

As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continue to mount, concern grows. Director of Infectious Disease Todd Ellerin, MD answers common questions about the virus.