Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.

If you’re having occasional trouble with your memory or attention span, you may consider it a normal part of aging. While it’s true that aging often brings some cognitive decline, it’s not something you have to accept as part of growing older.

Last March, just as the pandemic was ramping up in Massachusetts, Louisa dialed 9-1-1. Her husband Michael was suffering from an acute infection and needed urgent medical attention.

What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.

Palliative care is an often misunderstood healthcare specialty. This blog debunks myths that we would like patients and families to understand.

After completing her residency training, Taylor Micheroni, MD was ready to begin practicing. She found a home on the South Shore and in South Shore Hospital's Anesthesia Department.

People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.

A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.

Learn why Duxbury resident Anne Marie runs for South Shore Health's Boston Marathon Team.

When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.