November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day, a time to raise awareness of the importance of everyday precautions. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Coordinator shares more.

Adolescence – sometimes just seeing or hearing this word makes people cringe, as it brings back memories of awkward or difficult years gone by. Adolescence is a time of important physical, emotional, and personal growth. However, it also can feature difficulties fitting in, peer pressures, academic...

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 Medical Center shares what parents of young children need to know about introducing peanuts and eggs to their child's diet.

South Shore Hospital's NICU is the first in Massachusetts to implement a model of care that makes parents like Jeannie and Jeremy Angelos equal members of their baby's care team.

“I’m young and healthy—why do I need a doctor?” This is a common thought many of us healthy millennials have. Here are three benefits to having a primary care provider (PCP) and stay on top of your health, even when you’re young and healthy. Get Preventative Medicine The key to a long, healthy life...

As Nicole Anderson plucked the strings of her harp, Sarah Sullivan of Marshfield took a deep breath and relaxed into her bed. The worries, fears, angst of being in a hospital bed seemed to leave Sullivan’s body for just a few brief moments, as Anderson’s fingers moved back and forth; creating a...

Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.

​​​​​​​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.

What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.