South Shore Health's Urgent Care Centers allow you to see a doctor without an appointment for injuries and minor illnesses, including the flu. Urgent care is for injuries and illnesses that need the attention of a doctor but not necessarily the emergency room. From kids with a cough, teenagers...

Baseball season is upon us on the South Shore! Whether you're a Little League coach or the starting pitcher for your high school team, baseball season means plenty of throwing - which in turn leads to plenty of stress on your shoulder. This blog post features two video demonstrations by Rob Shirley...

​​​​​​​Each year, drowsy driving leads to tens of thousands of motor vehicle accidents across the United States. Unfortunately, those accidents result in hundreds of deaths.

Looking for a meatless Monday dish, or perhaps a new twist on Taco Tuesday? South Shore Health's dietitians share a nutritious recipe for veggie-rich tacos.

The way in which health systems and first responders plan for and react to disaster was changed by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Learn more from our team.

This month, we're proud to celebrate Lisa Hennessey of the South Shore Health Center for Wound Healing as the recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn more about what led to Lisa's nomination.

Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.

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...

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.

South Shore Medical Center has been looking at the way we deliver care for people who are experiencing issues that are often difficult to discuss, even in the confines of a confidential exam room.