As a cardiac nurse, Joanne Privett cared for thousands of patients. But she faced a new challenge when her husband had a heart attack. Read her family's story.

Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

Signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can vary from person to person, but there are some key early warning signs.

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults. Learn the steps you can take to stay on your feet.

Hernias affect millions of Americans, but only a portion of those suffering will seek medical treatment of any kind. Learn about comprehensive hernia repair.

South Shore Hospital Pastoral Care Manager explains why it's so important for families to talk about end-of-life care.

Many women experience different symptoms than expected when suffering from a heart attack.

Planning to breastfeed? South Shore Health's lactation consultants share the ten must-have items expectant mothers should add to their registries.

Concussions are a concern for players at both the professional and student athlete level. In fact, any head impact on or off the field that causes trauma to the brain can result in a concussion.

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center offers 10 steps to take during the second half of pregnancy to ensure the best possible childbirth experience.