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Home Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 presents unique challenges for our home care patients, their families, and our colleagues. Here's what caregivers should know.
BlogSouth Shore Hospital Opens New West Unit, Expanding Patient Care Capacity
The new unit, located on the first floor near the hospital’s Main Entrance, doubles short-stay capacity from 10 to 20 beds.
News & MediaEsther Nganga's Story: Discovering Midwifery Care
As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.
BlogEverything You Need to Know about Midwifery Care
South Shore Health celebrates National Midwifery Week with a look back at the history of the craft, both globally and here on the South Shore.
BlogHow to Take Care of Your Feet This Summer: Six Helpful Tips
Summer is a season of freedom for your feet! Whether you're digging them into the sand or dipping them in a pool, follow these six tips to ensure your feet have a healthy, happy summer.
BlogMother and Baby Care
The first few hours of caring for your new baby come with many questions. The warm and welcoming maternity team at South Shore Hospital is here to support your growing family through every step. The frequently asked questions on this page will help you feel more prepared and less stressed when your...
South Shore Health Names Dr. Allen L. Smith as its Next President & CEO
The South Shore Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allen L. Smith, MD, MS will become its next president & chief executive officer. Dr. Smith, who joins South Shore Health on November 30th, most recently served as president of the Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization (BWPO)...
News & MediaCommon Activities to Reduce Your Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
If you’re having occasional trouble with your memory or attention span, you may consider it a normal part of aging. While it’s true that aging often brings some cognitive decline, it’s not something you have to accept as part of growing older.
BlogPlacenta Donation Program 'Replicates the Circle of Life'
South Shore Hospital is the first in the state to participate in a Placenta Donation Program to help patients in wound care, surgery, and sports medicine get their lives back on track.
BlogMammography
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that is used to detect and evaluate breast changes. Mammograms, in conjunction with breast examinations by a health professional and monthly breast self-exams, are the best means of detecting breast disease at its earliest stages. All of our mammography centers...
