After a long New England winter, we're all itching to get back outdoors as spring approaches. With increased daylight and warmer temperatures, springtime on the South Shore is a great time to get back into nature and to increase your activity level through regular exercise. Regular exercise has many...

Your life is put into perspective when all that’s standing between you and death is the level of precision and collaboration amongst your healthcare providers. “They knew what they were doing and were all very confident,” Beverly Akins said. “I can’t say enough for South Shore Hospital’s EMT’s, the...

Feel like you need expert nutrition help, but aren't sure where to turn? A South Shore Health registered dietitian explains how to find the right expert for your needs.

The risk of drowning decreases after age four — but spikes again during the teen years. Learn what you can do to help teach your teen valuable water safety lessons.

Depression, anxiety, and addiction can be isolating, especially for expectant or new mothers. Julie Paul, PMHNP-BC, CNM reflects on her midwifery practice and how it led her to building a community for women on the South Shore.

Want to make something warm and cozy with the family to get you in the holiday spirit? Courtney Doyle, Chef and Owner of Clandestine Kitchen, gave us two delicious seasonal recipes to make for your family. (check out her Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins recipe too!) Sausage & Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash 2...

As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, one of the questions I hear most often is a simple, yet important, one: “What can I eat?” It's understandable: it's difficult to feel like you're going from being able to eat whatever you want to feeling stuck on a more regimented plan as part of living...

Baby spinning is an important part of a woman's late pregnancy routine. South Shore Health Certified Nurse Midwife Mary Hogan Donaldson goes behind the science of baby spinning and answers common questions about the practice.

Jay and Megan Rooney were excited. Their twins were due Dec. 13, 2014 and they were planning a special Christmas with their first-born children. The twins had other ideas. “We planned on winter babies,” Megan said. “They decided to be summer babies.” The two boys —J.P. and Will —were born...

Home health care offers everything from medical care to additional social support to help with daily tasks. Learn more about the options offered at South Shore Health.