As the days get colder, it's time to think about scheduling your flu shot. South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease answers common questions about the 2018-2019 flu season.

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.

As measles exposure makes headlines across the nation and right here on the South Shore, adults are questioning whether or not they’re truly immune to the disease. Many are pretty sure they’ve had their measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, but they want to be sure they’re unlikely to catch this...

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.

South Shore Health's Chair of Emergency Medicine reflects on Massachusetts' first hospital-based Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program and shares what it means for the health of the Weymouth community.

“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...

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

​​​​​​​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.

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