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.

Swimming is a great way to stay cool on a hot South Shore summer's day. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips on how to stay safe in and around the water.

Each year in the U.S. an estimated 4,000 people die by drowning, that's an average of 11 drowning deaths per day. Drownings happen in seconds and are often silent. They are also preventable by following these swimming safety tips.

Jack Doherty should not be here. After suffering a massive heart attack while playing hockey last fall, the 45-year father of five was dead. His heart had completely stopped. His skin was blue. “I was probably dead before my body hit the ice,” Jack said. However, an extraordinary series of events...

South Shore Health is one of four healthcare organizations in Massachusetts working to ensure new parents receive consistent, evidence-based instruction about safe sleep to reduce Sudden Unexplained Infant Death.

Learn about South Shore Health's new intermediate care unit at South Shore Hospital.

Massachusetts instituted a four-month ban on the sale of both nicotine and THC vaping products. Those accustomed to vaping nicotine may have unknowingly developed a physical dependence.

Therapy dog Willow and his human, Reggie Ward, are South Shore Health volunteers that bring smiles to our colleagues and patients every time they visit. See them in action!

As we get closer to the end of summer, routines start to change: we wind down the late nights, lazy weekends, and days of endless fun as back-to-school season approaches. While all new routines require some adjustment, the return to school doesn’t need to be a struggle! With a little preparation...

Nicole “Nikki” Schindler is a little warrior. This 12-year-old year girl, who survived a brain tumor, is wise beyond her years.