For many young children, a trip to the local playground is the highlight of their days! Playgrounds are filled with fun and offer children a great way to socialize with peers - but playgrounds have their fair share of injury hazards as well.

Roughly 1 out of every 10 forklifts in the United States will be involved in an accident each year. Our injury prevention team offers tips on how to use a forklift safely.

​​​​​​​Each year, drowsy driving leads to tens of thousands of motor vehicle accidents across the United States. Unfortunately, those accidents result in hundreds of deaths.

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children aged 19 and younger. In fact, according to the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, 20 children die each day from preventable injuries.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability, both in the United States and worldwide. People age 75 years old and older are at the greatest risk for TBI.

Swimming is a great way to stay cool on a hot South Shore summer's day. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips on how to stay safe in and around the water.

Last March, just as the pandemic was ramping up in Massachusetts, Louisa dialed 9-1-1. Her husband Michael was suffering from an acute infection and needed urgent medical attention.

A semester or school trip overseas can be the highlight of any school year. If you'll be spending time abroad this year, it's important to make sure you're prepared.

As healthcare continues to evolve, physician assistants are becoming a more integral part of your care team. A South Shore Medical Center physician assistant answers common questions about these providers.

Midwifery care has been an integral part of South Shore Health for more than 30 years. Learn how midwives at South Shore Hospital and beyond are improving women's health on the South Shore.