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

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.

If you're considering weight loss surgery, there are five key things you should for when choosing a program to ensure long-term success.

Your weight loss surgery questions, answered by the Medical Director of the South Shore Hospital Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Finding the right hip or knee replacement surgeon is important to long-term success. Learn 5 things you should look for before choosing a surgeon.

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.

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.

Certified diabetes educators and nutritionists can teach lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage disease.

Hospice of the South Shore explains how families can support their youngest members when grieving the death of a loved one.