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How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer
July is the hottest month of the year in Massachusetts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 700 people every year.
BlogSouth Shore Health’s Gift Basket Raffle: A Beloved Holiday Tradition
South Shore Health's Gift Basket Raffle raises funds to help colleagues get back on their feet after a short-term setback. Learn more about this annual holiday tradition.
BlogThree Creative Ways to Keep Your Kids Hydrated This Summer
You love that your kids are active in the summer, but are concerned about dehydration. Here are three ways you can ensure that your kids get enough fluids without focusing on plain water.
BlogFour Steps to Ensure Your Safety During Hurricane Season
Revisit or create an emergency preparedness plan before a serious storm arrives.
BlogCompassion & Collaboration: Sasha’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
We continue our celebration of CRNA Week 2024 by spotlighting another wonderful member of our team: Sasha Griffith, CRNA! Sasha shares more about her role as a CRNA and how her experience as a pediatric nurse helps in her CRNA role.
BlogAre You Counting Your Kicks? The Benefits of Monitoring Fetal Movement During Pregnancy
Our team discusses the benefits of Count the Kicks, an evidence based, international stillbirth prevention program that helps expectant parents get to know their baby’s normal movement patterns starting in the third trimester of pregnancy (or earlier for multiples or if high risk).
BlogJillian and Monroe's Story: "We Are Alive Because of Them."
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.
BlogSouth Shore Medical Center Made a Difference in 2019
Throughout the year, South Shore Medical Center (SSMC) colleagues and patients demonstrated their generosity, both of time and of giving, to our surrounding communities through our outreach efforts. As we approach a new year, it is a good time to reflect on the many ways SSMC supported our local...
BlogPreventing Poison Ivy: How to Ditch the Itch this Summer
Now that the warm weather and longer days have arrived, many of us are itching to go enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re taking a hike, camping out, or getting the yardwork done, there’s one particular plant you should always try to avoid – poison ivy. Learn how to spot the plant that causes itchy rashes, how to soothe your skin, and when to seek medical attention.
BlogHow I Survived a Heart Attack on Safari and Thrived Through Cardiac Rehab
Nine months after suffering a near-fatal heart attack while on safari in South Africa, Jane Goff is thriving and traveling again thanks to South Shore Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Jane shares the story of her harrowing medical emergency and remarkable comeback.
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