Positioning herself to perfectly execute a winning shot is something Caroline McCarthy does well. Last summer, however, she never could have imagined that a tie-breaking point in a game would land her in South Shore Hospital’s emergency department with a severe wrist fracture. “I was shocked...

Preschooler Braden Hussey wanted to show his gratitude for healthcare workers in the area — and his whole school joined him.

As we approach a new normal, on June 5, 2020, South Shore Health will no longer accept food donations. Learn how you can continue to show your support for our healthcare heroes.

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...

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.

Randy Winters, founder of Cutter Hill Capital, recently took time to share a few thoughts about his business and how it relates to his philanthropic support of our health care system.

Rehabilitation therapists can people with injury or chronic disease gain independence and get back to living their day-to-day life.

What started as slight abdominal pain following an afternoon of shopping and picking up take-out dinner erupted into a full-blown emergency that left Valerie Bourret of Hingham deeply worried she would not survive.

Cardiac pacing in the field of cardiovascular medicine is rapidly evolving as advancements in technology and engineering provide clinicians new and exciting ways to care for an aging population.

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.