Revisit or create an emergency preparedness plan before a serious storm arrives.

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.

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.

You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?

Nearly 800,000 people a have a stroke. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms and what you should do if you think you or a loved one are having a stroke.

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center offers 10 steps to take during the second half of pregnancy to ensure the best possible childbirth experience.

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.

For 26 years, Youth Health Connection (YHC) has helped young people deal with the challenges they face as they mature. The group recently welcomed Karen Peterson to continue this critical program. Learn more about Karen's background and the future of the program.

A recent announcement from the Food & Drug Administration has caused concern for users of Zantac and generic heartburn medication. Learn more about ranitidine and NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.