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The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking and the Pros and Cons of Public and Private Banks
There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.
BlogWhat To Do When You Have the Flu
When is the flu serious enough to visit the ER? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Diseases weighs in.
BlogFour Reasons Your Child Needs the HPV Vaccine
The HPV vaccine is important to your child’s future health, but fewer than half of all kids receive it. Learn why you should discuss it with your pediatrician.
BlogWhat You Need to Know About Counterfeit Prescription Pills
A recent DEA report contained troubling information about counterfeit pills that have made their way into Massachusetts.
BlogAre You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.
BlogColin O'Donnell: It’s Rewarding to Help People Recover the Way They Want – at Home
November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes. At South Shore Health, our VNA team works collaboratively to care for patients with chronic illnesses...
BlogHow to Help Someone Who Is Overdosing
Overdoses are a tragic but common occurrence. Here are some dos and don’ts for untrained bystanders who suspect someone may be experiencing an overdose.
BlogCommon Issues Women Experience... Down There
The only thing more uncomfortable for women than issues below the belt? Talking about them with their doctor. A South Shore Health OB/GYN discusses three common issues and when it's time for a woman to call her doctor.
BlogFrequently Asked Questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds
Earlier this week, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 5 through 11 years old. This vaccine had already received an emergency use authorization (EUA) for that same age group from the FDA. As a result...
BlogHow to Stop the Stigma That’s Spreading with COVID-19
History has shown that pandemics tend to provoke stigma and xenophobia. COVID-19 is no different. Learn how to fight the stigma.
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