Ed Newell was enjoying a mountain biking event in Wompatuck State Park when an accident caused life-threatening spinal cord injuries. Thanks to the care he received at South Shore Hospital, Ed is now on the road to recovery.

Protect yourself and others against COVID-19 with a better fitting mask. Todd Ellerin, MD explains the importance of a good fitting mask and how achieve that with the "knot-and-tuck" method.

Jim Sheehan never expected to receive a cancer diagnosis at the young age of 54. As a South Shore resident and family man, he now serves as an advocate to his friends, family, and coworkers for early cancer screenings - especially colonoscopies.

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes. At South Shore Health, our Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) team works collaboratively to care for patients...

The holidays bring lots of festive decorations, but make sure you read these useful child safety tips to make it a safe and happy holiday season!

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...

For moms who experience challenges with breastfeeding, an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) can be a vital resource. Hilary and Michelle discuss their roles as IBCLCs at South Shore Hospital.