There's a wide variety of people who will help you safely welcome your baby into the world. A midwife explains the key players and their role in your labor and delivery team.

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...

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. Birthday parties have been postponed, classrooms have been moved to living rooms, and graduation ceremonies are being held virtually. Everyone knows these social distancing measures are for the greater good, and it’s important...

You've likely received care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the past - but did you know that PAs and NPs can have their own patient panels as primary care providers?

Confused about what's covered during your upcoming physical? You're not alone — these tips will prevent surprise bills by keeping you informed.

You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?

Sometimes, the biggest miracles come in the smallest packages. After trying unsuccessfully for many years to get pregnant, Ed and Wendy Batchelder of Bridgewater were shocked when Wendy became pregnant at age 44. “It was a total surprise, but a wonderful, happy surprise,” Wendy said. “We had pretty...

South Shore Health’s stroke support group gives patients the ability to learn how to recover from their stroke and provides a sense of community. Learn more about how it helped one South Shore woman.

Living with chronic back pain can be draining, and Aimee knew the toll back pain had taken on her body. When her primary care physician referred her to the Spine Center located in South Shore Hospital’s Center for Orthopedics, Spine and Sports Medicine, Aimee was ready to conquer chronic back pain once and for all.