Toward the end of pregnancy, the mucus plug may make an appearance. Learn more about the mucus plug and what it means for your pregnancy.

South Shore resident Judy knew it was time to consider joint replacement, when her aching right knee started affecting her quality of life—even the ability to walk her dog.

When Jillian experienced an emergency late in her pregnancy, a diversion to South Shore Hospital saved both her life and the life of her newborn daughter, Monroe.

There are many reasons to like us on Facebook, but here are the top five.

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...

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships, and extraordinary compassion. Throughout much of that time, Christine received her care at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health...

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of one and four — but drownings are 100% preventable if the proper precautions are taken.

Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.

Bob and Donna Pineau and the South Shore VNA Parent Child Health team will be honored at the 7th annual Luminaria on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 6 p.m. at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. Learn more about the event and its honorees!