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...

Women’s lives are more stressful than ever. And many women have turned to alcohol to cope. An addiction medicine doctor shares healthier alternatives to deal with stress, and how to get help to reduce alcohol consumption.

Lyla Jane's aunt and uncle wanted to send pizza to South Shore Hospital to celebrate her 10th birthday — but the team turned that celebration into much more.

South Shore MyChart has long been a convenient tool for patients, but recent enhancements have made it even more useful!

For most people, insect stings are painful, but harmless. However, others may have life-threatening allergic reactions after a sting. Learn how to spot an allergic reaction and why you should dial 9-1-1 at the first sign of anaphylaxis.

If you think about it, your feet are pretty amazing – they spend a lifetime taking you where you want to go, from your first steps as a baby through marathons, triathlons, and strolls in the park. In fact, per the American Podiatric Medical Association, the average American will log 75,000 miles on...

Expecting families are especially anxious right now. Learn how our maternity team is keeping you safe.

South Shore Hospital's NICU is the first in Massachusetts to implement a model of care that makes parents like Jeannie and Jeremy Angelos equal members of their baby's care team.