Is permanent birth control, such as a tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, or getting your tubes tied a good option for you? An OB/GYN answers common questions about the risks and benefits of sterilization.

Philanthropist, humanitarian and a grateful South Shore Hospital patient, Marita Carpenter is an exemplar of community spirit whose extraordinary generosity and commitment to the mission of South Shore Health System has been steadfast over the years. As former President of the Social Service League...

Earlier this year, Brave Beginnings awarded a grant to the South Shore Health Foundation & Friends to purchase two radiant warmers for our NICU. These devices, which are used when open access and external heat are simultaneously required, help provide an unsurpassed healing environment for critically-ill preemies.

Trick-or-treating isn't worth the risk during COVID-19. An infectious disease expert explains why and shares safer Halloween activities.

At 58-years-old, the always-active business owner and father of two adult children could never have imagined he would be fighting for his life on the way to South Shore Hospital.

What should a pregnant woman pack in her all-important hospital bag? A midwife shares her personal and professional tips for expecting parents.

Both JAMA and the CDC recently released troubling statistics surrounding suicide rates. This data reaffirms the need for an integrated approach to treating mental health.

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

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team discusses traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and steps you can take to prevent them.

The new recommendations present a step towards normal. An infectious disease expert shares what fully vaccinated people need to remember to stay safe against COVID-19.