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Five Questions About Home Care, Answered
Home health care offers everything from medical care to additional social support to help with daily tasks. Learn more about the options offered at South Shore Health.
BlogA Return Trip to the Emergency Department Illustrates Why “Words Matter”
Two patients visited the Emergency Department at South Shore Hospital and asked to speak to a Nurse Manager — but for a reason you may not expect.
BlogUnique Course Readies New Grandparents for Childcare Role
When it comes to childbirth education, South Shore Health has all the bases covered for expectant parents. Whether preparing for labor and birth, breastfeeding support, or caring for your newborn in the early weeks of life, there are a wide array of courses to help guide first-time moms and dads. Now there’s a class specially designed for grandparents to be.
BlogMen's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes
November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
BlogFirst Colonoscopy? Here are the Steps to Prep and What to Expect
Your primary care provider has recommended you have your first colonoscopy. Mandeep Saund, MD answers frequently asked questions and explains why colorectal screening is so important for the prevention and early detection of cancer.
BlogSeven Playground Safety Tips for Parents and Caretakers
For many young children, a trip to the local playground is the highlight of their days! Playgrounds are filled with fun and offer children a great way to socialize with peers - but playgrounds have their fair share of injury hazards as well.
BlogSummer Sun Safety: Protect Your Skin from Damaging Ultraviolet Rays
August is Summer Sun Safety Month, a good time to remind us all to take precautions while having fun in the sun! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers these tips to protect your skin.
BlogAlcohol Use Disorder: A Crisis in Plain Sight
The nation's ongoing opioid crisis is serious. But we're contending with an equally devastating crisis: Alcohol abuse and addiction. South Shore Health's emergency care doctors and behavioral health experts share the data and resources available to those struggling with alcohol use disorders.
BlogEsther Nganga's Story: Discovering Midwifery Care
As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.
BlogEverything You Need to Know about Midwifery Care
South Shore Health celebrates National Midwifery Week with a look back at the history of the craft, both globally and here on the South Shore.
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