According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.

As we get closer to the end of summer, routines start to change: we wind down the late nights, lazy weekends, and days of endless fun as back-to-school season approaches. While all new routines require some adjustment, the return to school doesn’t need to be a struggle! With a little preparation...

A smoothie is a refreshing and healthy way to begin your summer day! Here is one of our favorite healthy smoothie recipes that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Ingredients 1 medium banana ½ Cup blueberries 5 Large strawberries ½ Cup 1 % milk ½ Cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt 1 Teaspoon honey 3-4...

This month's recipient of the South Shore Health Colleague Spotlight Award is Lisa Lennon, RN!

Jack Doherty should not be here. After suffering a massive heart attack while playing hockey last fall, the 45-year father of five was dead. His heart had completely stopped. His skin was blue. “I was probably dead before my body hit the ice,” Jack said. However, an extraordinary series of events...

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...

Nicole “Nikki” Schindler is a little warrior. This 12-year-old year girl, who survived a brain tumor, is wise beyond her years.

When the summer temperatures soar, it's important to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Learn more about how to identify and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

COVID-19 presents unique challenges for our home care patients, their families, and our colleagues. Here's what caregivers should know.