When Bizzy needed surgery at South Shore Hospital, her mother was hoping for something quick and unremarkable. Instead, the procedure ended up being memorable for all the right reasons.

Two weeks after giving birth to her second son, Elizabeth Frattasio started feeling flu-like symptoms. She asked her husband Seth to drive her to South Shore Hospital because “it was the closest hospital.” She thought she would be treated and go home within a day or two, in time for a special...

When the summer temperatures soar, it's important to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Learn more about how to identify and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Positioning herself to perfectly execute a winning shot is something Caroline McCarthy does well. Last summer, however, she never could have imagined that a tie-breaking point in a game would land her in South Shore Hospital’s emergency department with a severe wrist fracture. “I was shocked...

​​​​​​​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.

A recent DEA report contained troubling information about counterfeit pills that have made their way into Massachusetts.

A patient in the greater Boston area has been diagnosed with measles. South Shore Health's Todd Ellerin, MD, shares precautions you can take to keep your family safe.

This month, we're proud to celebrate Tess Regan of South Shore Hospital as the recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn more about what led to Tess's nomination.

Your life is put into perspective when all that’s standing between you and death is the level of precision and collaboration amongst your healthcare providers. “They knew what they were doing and were all very confident,” Beverly Akins said. “I can’t say enough for South Shore Hospital’s EMT’s, the...