Our goal as anesthesiologists is to both alleviate pain and to keep the patient and baby safe. We need to anticipate any complications that could jeopardize the safety of the patient and baby on the day of delivery. We also want patients to be aware of these potential challenges in advance so they are not caught by surprise if something changes during delivery.

Learn more about what drives Dr. Hershey, his vision for the future of Critical Care at South Shore Health, and his passion for giving back.

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center offers 10 steps to take during the second half of pregnancy to ensure the best possible childbirth experience.

When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.

Medications aren't the only tool for managing COPD. Learn more about the lifestyle changes that can help patients with COPD.

South Shore Hospital's NICU is the first in Massachusetts to implement a model of care that makes parents like Jeannie and Jeremy Angelos equal members of their baby's care team.

Bill Verrier, a South Shore Hospital employee, suffered a heart attack in the hospital cafeteria. Read how his colleagues saved his life in a matter of minutes.

Learn why Duxbury resident Anne Marie runs for South Shore Health's Boston Marathon Team.