The teenage years are crucial to the development of the body. One of the most important things for teens? A good night's sleep.

Falls are one of the most common trauma injuries we see at South Shore Hospital, and are extremely dangerous for seniors.

A driver’s license is a symbol of freedom, an indicator that a teen is ready to hit the road and go wherever he or she wants to go. Unfortunately, for too many teens, driving can be deadly. Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death for teens in the United States.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has begun across the globe, and there’s hope that we may finally be able to get the virus under control in the coming months. However, the release of vaccines has become another source of stress for women who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, as they wonder: “Should I get the vaccine?”

Our goal as anesthesiologists is to both alleviate pain and to keep the patient and baby safe. We need to anticipate any complications that could jeopardize the safety of the patient and baby on the day of delivery. We also want patients to be aware of these potential challenges in advance so they are not caught by surprise if something changes during delivery.

Jessica Demmerly of Braintree had her first son in a Boston hospital. But when it was time to welcome her second son, her family chose South Shore Hospital. Click here to learn more about her experience.

Jason Tracy, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Health, spoke to WBUR about carfentanil, a dangerously strong synthetic opiate, and its impact on our Emergency Department.

While it might be tempting (particularly for parents of young kids) to just throw on last season’s footwear and call it a day, it’s important to make sure that any athletic footwear fits properly.

South Shore Health has partnered with Mother’s Milk Bank Northeast to open a human milk depot.