Lyla Jane's aunt and uncle wanted to send pizza to South Shore Hospital to celebrate her 10th birthday — but the team turned that celebration into much more.

Trick-or-treating isn't worth the risk during COVID-19. An infectious disease expert explains why and shares safer Halloween activities.

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...

When Bizzy needed surgery at South Shore Hospital, her mother was hoping for something quick and unremarkable. Instead, the procedure ended up being memorable for all the right reasons.

As the school year wraps up, teens start driving more. South Shore Health's trauma team shares why now is the time for parents to review key safety information for a safe summer.

A driver’s license is a symbol of freedom, an indicator that a teen is ready to hit the road and go wherever he or she wants to go. Unfortunately, for too many teens, driving can be deadly. Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death for teens in the United States.

Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.

Two weeks after giving birth to her second son, Elizabeth Frattasio started feeling flu-like symptoms. She asked her husband Seth to drive her to South Shore Hospital because “it was the closest hospital.” She thought she would be treated and go home within a day or two, in time for a special...

Throughout 2018, South Shore Medical Center (SSMC) colleagues demonstrated their generosity to our surrounding communities. Here's a look back on how our team made a difference this year.