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Norovirus: Symptoms, Prevention, & More

Norovirus is a common gastrointestinal virus that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and other symptoms. Get tips on how to prevent norovirus and what to do if you or a loved one is sick.
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Hand Therapy

South Shore Health's hand therapy program offers world-class services for a variety of hand, upper extremity, wrist, and elbow conditions. One of the only programs of its kind in our region, our hand therapy program is staffed primarily by certified hand therapists (CHT) who have undergone advanced...

Planned Giving at South Shore Health

Thank you for your interest in planned giving at South Shore Health. Naming South Shore Health as a beneficiary of your IRA or in your estate plan ensures that the health system can continue to meet the needs of our community for years to come. The Legacy Society recognizes donors who have chosen to...

Clinical Trials

Nearly all cancer drugs in use today were once tested and made available to patients through clinical trials. Patients who choose to participate in a trial receive the most advanced cancer treatment available, sometimes years before it’s offered anywhere else. As a leader in advancing cancer care...

Welcome to South Shore Medical Center!

Welcome to South Shore Medical Center!

Thank you for choosing South Shore Medical Center for your healthcare. For more than 60 years, we’ve been providing outstanding care to residents of the South Shore and we’re proud to welcome you.

Below, you can find general information on our practice and a number of tips that will be helpful for you as a patient, including information on hours of operation, lab locations, and guidance for your first appointment.

Landed here by mistake? If you're not a South Shore Medical Center patient at this time, we'd love to have you join our practice! Click here to view providers currently welcoming new patients.

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Transferring Your Medical Records

Prior to your first appointment, please contact your previous primary care provider and request to have a copy of your most recent medical records sent to our office.

Records can be sent via fax at 781-878-7474 or via mail to South Shore Medical Center Medical Records Department, 141 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, 02061.

Having a copy of your medical records prior to your first appointment will give your South Shore Medical Center provider a better picture of your unique health situation.
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What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring your current health insurance information, a list of any current medications, and your completed Adult or Pediatric Health History form.

Additionally, prior to your visit, please contact your insurance provider (if required) to inform them you've selected a new primary care provider. You can find the contact number for Member Services on your insurance card.

What about my current prescriptions?

Prior to your first visit with us, we encourage you to contact your previous primary care provider and request refills for any prescriptions you may need prior to your first appointment with us.

During your first appointment, you can review your current prescriptions and discuss any concerns or questions with your South Shore Medical Center provider.

Can I complete any other paperwork ahead of time?

Yes! By registering for South Shore Health MyChart, you can use MyChart's Pre-Check In feature to fill out required questionnaires, verify information, and pay your copay (if required).

See below for additional information on how to register for a MyChart account.

If you have any trouble registering for MyChart, please contact our help desk at 781-261-4480.

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Register for South Shore Health MyChart

South Shore Health MyChart is a web and smartphone-based application that helps you manage your patient experience. Schedule appointments, view test results, send a secure message to your care team, and more. MyChart is a free service, but registration is required. We encourage all patients to register.
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Our Primary Care Locations

Radiology Services at South Shore Medical Center Kingston

Kingston

5 Tarkiln Road
Kingston, MA 02364-1250
781-585-2200

Kingston

South Shore Medical Center in Norwell, Massachusetts

Norwell

143 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
781-878-5200

Norwell

South Shore Medical Center Quincy

Quincy

1495 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
781-878-5200

Quincy

Helpful Information for Patients

We are open seven days a week, 363 days per year (we are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas). 

Hours and days of operation vary by location. To view hours by location, please visit the webpages for our Kingston, Norwell, and Quincy practices.

We recommend that patients arrive 15 minutes prior to a scheduled appointment to allow time for registration and to complete any paperwork required.

If you anticipate that you may arrive late to your appointment, please contact our office as soon as possible.

We offer same-day urgent care appointments in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics.

Appointments are required for all same-day urgent care visits; we do not offer walk-in care. Patients can schedule a same-day visit online via South Shore Health MyChart or by calling 781-878-5200.

In the event that no same-day appointments are available, we do our best to get patients seen as soon as possible.

Additionally, patients can access walk-in urgent care at Health Express, part of South Shore Health, with six convenient South Shore locations.

We offer on-site lab services in Kingston, Norwell, and Quincy. Medical Center patients can also access lab services at The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center practices in Plymouth, Weymouth, and Whitman.

Orders are required for all lab work. Patients can check the status of lab orders in their South Shore Health MyChart account.

We do not schedule appointments for standard blood draws or specimen drop-offs. Patients with lab orders can simply walk in at the most convenient location to access the services they need.

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We offer on-site x-ray services at our Kingston and Norwell practices, giving patients convenient access to the imaging services they need.

Our Norwell practice offers on-site physical therapy services through South Shore Health's expert Physical Therapy & Wellness Team. 

Services include post-surgical rehabilitation and post-injury rehabilitation, as well as treatment and evaluation for orthopedic or sports-related injuries.

Along with primary care, we proudly offer expert care in a variety of specialties – including general surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, cardiology, podiatry, and urogynecology.

Learn more about specialty care at South Shore Medical Center >>

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center offers compassionate, high-quality care at practices in Plymouth, Quincy, Weymouth, and Whitman.

Services include obstetric and gynecologic care, Maternal Fetal Medicine, urogynecology, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, midwifery care, and more.

Learn more about The Women's Center and women's health services at South Shore Health >>

South Shore Medical Center is part of South Shore Health, an independent, not-for-profit, regional health system offering high-quality primary, secondary, and tertiary care, specialty care, home health care, community care, emergency care, urgent care, surgical care, and preventative and wellness services.

As part of South Shore Health, we're able to seamlessly connect our patients with more advanced services and treatments as needed, providing coordinated, efficient care.

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We welcome and value feedback from our patients, their families, and visitors. We encourage patients to complete and return patient experience surveys they may receive after a visit.

In addition, patients can share feedback with South Shore Health's Patient Experience Department by calling 781-624-8888 or by emailing patientexperience [at] southshorehealth.org.

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54 Miller St
Quincy, MA 02169
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Meet Our Hand Therapy Team

South Shore Health's hand therapy program is staffed by expert occupational therapists who specialize in treatment and rehabilitation for hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity injuries. Get to know our team below!

Tim Quigley Honored with Living Legends Award

South Shore Health is proud to announce that Timothy Quigley, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Special Projects, has been honored with the prestigious Living Legends Award by the American Nurses Association, Massachusetts (ANAMASS). This distinguished award was presented at the ANAMASS...
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Hingham Reception Celebrates Advanced, Life-Saving Care Provided by South Shore Health

The April reception brought South Shore residents and community leaders together to learn more about the local healthcare landscape, South Shore Health’s response to current challenges, and the advanced levels of care we’re able to provide.
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