If you’re planning to hit the water this summer, it’s important to take the appropriate safety steps to prevent drowning.

The nation's ongoing opioid crisis is serious. But we're contending with an equally devastating crisis: Alcohol abuse and addiction. South Shore Health's emergency care doctors and behavioral health experts share the data and resources available to those struggling with alcohol use disorders.

This month, we're proud to recognize two colleagues with our Colleague Spotlight Award, as both Kerri and John worked together to support a patient's loved ones during a difficult time.

As the days get colder, it's time to think about scheduling your flu shot. South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease answers common questions about the 2018-2019 flu season.

Roughly 1 out of every 10 forklifts in the United States will be involved in an accident each year. Our injury prevention team offers tips on how to use a forklift safely.

Two weeks after giving birth to her second son, Elizabeth Frattasio started feeling flu-like symptoms. She asked her husband Seth to drive her to South Shore Hospital because “it was the closest hospital.” She thought she would be treated and go home within a day or two, in time for a special...

Randy Winters, founder of Cutter Hill Capital, recently took time to share a few thoughts about his business and how it relates to his philanthropic support of our health care system.

Does cold and snow make you want to hibernate? Learn more about the impact inactivity has on your health, and easy ways to keep active during the winter months.

​​​​​​​Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.