Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.

Having a primary care provider is important. A South Shore Medical Center doctor explains what to keep in mind when choosing a PCP.

Bill Verrier, a South Shore Hospital employee, suffered a heart attack in the hospital cafeteria. Read how his colleagues saved his life in a matter of minutes.

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

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

When is the flu serious enough to visit the ER? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Diseases weighs in.

After a cardiac event sidelined Matt Dobrowski six months ago, he's back at the gym training for the Set the Pace Road Race 5K, to be held in Norwell on June 9.

Common sports injuries can occur when you are starting a fitness regimen. Kylee Eagles, DO of South Shore Medical Center explains how to get fit safely.

Concerned about gestational diabetes? Experts at The Women’s Center of South Shore Medical Center explain what moms-to-be need to know about the disease.

Treatment from South Shore Health's Center for Wound Healing got Mildred McGaffigan of Pembroke back in action after a serious injury. Read her story.