Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of one and four — but drownings are 100% preventable if the proper precautions are taken.

South Shore Health’s stroke support group gives patients the ability to learn how to recover from their stroke and provides a sense of community. Learn more about how it helped one South Shore woman.

Concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19 in a clinical setting? Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, explains how public health officials notify patients or caregivers if there is any concern about exposure.

Supply chain issues and increased demand during a very active respiratory virus season, have caused a shortage of common over-the-counter pediatric medications, including liquid ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

Summer on the South Shore means plenty of swimming, whether it’s in pools, lakes, or the ocean. Swimming is a great way to cool off on a hot day and to get a little exercise, all while being outside and enjoying the best weather of the year. For many South Shore parents, however, a day in the water...

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.

South Shore resident Judy knew it was time to consider joint replacement, when her aching right knee started affecting her quality of life—even the ability to walk her dog.

Choosing a doctor to provide care for your newborn can seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn't need to be! Dr. Mairead Wilson has the information you need to take one more item off of your pregnancy to-do list.

This holiday season, you may be preparing to host or take part in gatherings with family and friends. Have you thought about the communication needs of the loved ones you’ll be seeing? As a speech-language pathologist, I often watch the communication interactions that happen around this time of the...

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...