During National Nurses’ Week, we celebrate the critical importance of our nurses. See the nurses who won special recognition for their extraordinary work in 2017.

Don't miss out on summer barbecues because they spoil your diet. These simple substitutes will make not-so-healthy cookout food a thing of the past.

South Shore Medical Center does not allow patients who have not received vaccinations to receive care at its facilities. Dr. Jeremy Warhaftig explains why.

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

Many women experience different symptoms than expected when suffering from a heart attack.

Concerned about gestational diabetes? Experts at The Women’s Center of South Shore Medical Center explain what moms-to-be need to know about the disease.

This Halloween, make sure to avoid the scares that require a trip to the emergency room. Here's how ghouls and goblins of all ages can stay safe.

Does all the conflicting information about sunscreen have you considering keeping the kids inside? South Shore Medical Center offers some advice for parents.

Lack of sleep can seriously impact your health and happiness - learn more about what you can do to improve your sleep habits and get a better night's rest.