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.

Straightforward solutions to make school mealtime a nutritious success from a registered dietitian.

Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.

As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, the tools used to keep us safe are evolving too. Learn more about the new bivalent boosters.

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

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.

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

A recent DEA report contained troubling information about counterfeit pills that have made their way into Massachusetts.

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.