Many patients are unprepared for the emotional and psychological adjustments of life with an ostomy. Cody shares practical tips on what ostomy patients need to know.

South Shore Hospital implemented the “Patient and Family Care Connector,” a video calling assistance program that connects patients to their families during the COVID-19 pandemic using digital software.

Baseball season is upon us on the South Shore! Whether you're a Little League coach or the starting pitcher for your high school team, baseball season means plenty of throwing - which in turn leads to plenty of stress on your shoulder. This blog post features two video demonstrations by Rob Shirley...

When a minor bicycle injury turned out to require critical care, Fallon Keating's family turned to South Shore Hospital. Learn how our caregivers worked As One to save this young girl's life.

As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. Birthday parties have been postponed, classrooms have been moved to living rooms, and graduation ceremonies are being held virtually. Everyone knows these social distancing measures are for the greater good, and it’s important...

Did you know there are two kinds of mammograms? Learn more about which one fits your needs and where to get one at South Shore Health.

Uncontrolled bleeding is the number-one cause of preventable death from trauma. This makes training to stop uncontrolled bleeding an essential public health tool, right up there with CPR and access to defibrillators.

As Nicole Anderson plucked the strings of her harp, Sarah Sullivan of Marshfield took a deep breath and relaxed into her bed. The worries, fears, angst of being in a hospital bed seemed to leave Sullivan’s body for just a few brief moments, as Anderson’s fingers moved back and forth; creating a...