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.

​​​​​​​As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

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

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

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.

If you see this sign, it means Violet is at work. Learn more about this important part of South Shore Hospital's environmental services team.

Planning to breastfeed? South Shore Health's lactation consultants share the ten must-have items expectant mothers should add to their registries.