Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

Each year, nearly one million children are hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. Our injury prevention team shares how to prevent TBI and how to recognize the symptoms.

COVID-19 presents unique challenges for our home care patients, their families, and our colleagues. Here's what caregivers should know.

As healthcare continues to evolve, physician assistants are becoming a more integral part of your care team. A South Shore Medical Center physician assistant answers common questions about these providers.

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships, and extraordinary compassion. Throughout much of that time, Christine received her care at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health...

You love that your kids are active in the summer, but are concerned about dehydration. Here are three ways you can ensure that your kids get enough fluids without focusing on plain water.

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

A smoothie is a refreshing and healthy way to begin your summer day! Here is one of our favorite healthy smoothie recipes that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Ingredients 1 medium banana ½ Cup blueberries 5 Large strawberries ½ Cup 1 % milk ½ Cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt 1 Teaspoon honey 3-4...

South Shore Health is one of four healthcare organizations in Massachusetts working to ensure new parents receive consistent, evidence-based instruction about safe sleep to reduce Sudden Unexplained Infant Death.

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.