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...

The best-kept secret on the South Shore may be the two therapeutic pools at South Shore Hospital. Learn how water-based therapy helps patients of all ages manage a variety of health needs.

There's a wide variety of people who will help you safely welcome your baby into the world. A midwife explains the key players and their role in your labor and delivery team.

Are you having a hard time getting motivated to exercise? Consider ditching your sneakers and grabbing your bathing suit. A pool workout may be just what you need to meet your fitness goals. Unlike traditional gravity-based exercise, water can assist, resist, and support body movements, making it a...

South Shore Hospital is the first in the state to participate in a Placenta Donation Program to help patients in wound care, surgery, and sports medicine get their lives back on track.

Shots can be stressful for children - after all, no one likes to get poked with a needle! But with a little preparation, parents can help ease their child's anxiety and make a shot nothing to worry about.

First of all: Don't panic if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, says Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal if exposed to large amounts. Learn how to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.