According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.

Kevin Connelly of Holbrook was a star hockey player in high school. But he suffered an injury at that time which required knee surgery. It would be more than 30 years before the lingering effects of that high school injury would become an issue for Kevin. Over the years, the pain in his knee...

For many young children, a trip to the local playground is the highlight of their days! Playgrounds are filled with fun and offer children a great way to socialize with peers - but playgrounds have their fair share of injury hazards as well.

COVID-19 presents unique challenges for our home care patients, their families, and our colleagues. Here's what caregivers should know.

You've likely received care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the past - but did you know that PAs and NPs can have their own patient panels as primary care providers?

“I’m young and healthy—why do I need a doctor?” This is a common thought many of us healthy millennials have. Here are three benefits to having a primary care provider (PCP) and stay on top of your health, even when you’re young and healthy. Get Preventative Medicine The key to a long, healthy life...

Midwifery care has been an integral part of South Shore Health for more than 30 years. Learn how midwives at South Shore Hospital and beyond are improving women's health on the South Shore.

Interim President & CEO Rose DiPietro shares what South Shore Health is doing to prepare as the COVID-19 surge approaches.

There's been an outpouring of community support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now there's a way recovered COVID-19 patients can help: plasma donations.

​​​​​​​Motor vehicle crashes are a serious preventable public health concern and are among the leading causes of injury and death across the United States, killing nearly 100 people every day. Seatbelts are the single most effective safety device when it comes to preventing injury and death in motor vehicle crashes.