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A Different Holiday Season: Coping with the Loss of Holiday Traditions
COVID-19 has forced many families to forego annual holiday traditions, which can lead to feelings of sadness and disappointment. As Dr. Green explains, it's important to channel those feelings in the right direction.
BlogNavigating Gestational Diabetes and Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving brings family, gratitude, and delicious food. If you are managing gestational diabetes, you can still enjoy the holiday with thoughtful planning!
BlogPreventing Poison Ivy: How to Ditch the Itch this Summer
Now that the warm weather and longer days have arrived, many of us are itching to go enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re taking a hike, camping out, or getting the yardwork done, there’s one particular plant you should always try to avoid – poison ivy. Learn how to spot the plant that causes itchy rashes, how to soothe your skin, and when to seek medical attention.
BlogBoston's Biggest Disco Boogies into Town
Things are bound to get groovy on November 24, 2018 as Boston’s Biggest Disco struts into town. Dust off your bell bottoms, leisure suits and platform soles and join over 1,000 guests for a retro-filled evening of dancing, delicious food and amusing company at the Royale in Boston’s theatre district...
BlogGigi’s Choice: ‘Home Dialysis Saved My Life’
When she arrived at South Shore Hospital last December, Gigi Barnes was very sick. With her kidneys failing and just weeks from death, Gigi had two options - go on dialysis in a nursing facility or go home for hospice care. Then nephrologist Joshua Hundert came up with a life-changing third choice.
BlogThe Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.
BlogOne Man’s Perseverance through an Unforeseen Cancer Diagnosis
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.
BlogNational Diabetes Month: Taking a Team Approach is Best for Managing Condition
November is National Diabetes Month, a good time to spread awareness about the condition that affects more than 37 million people in the U.S. The focus of this year's campaign, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, is the importance of having a health...
BlogMaking a Difference: Kelsey’s South Shore Health Journey from Nurse to Nurse Practitioner
Kelsey joined South Shore Health in 2018, seeking to challenge herself more as a nurse. Today, she's working as a hospitalist nurse practitioner – and continues to find her career very rewarding.
BlogWomen and Heart Disease (Infographic)
Heart disease is the single leading cause of death for women in the US, claiming the lives of more women than all forms of cancer combined. Are you at risk?
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