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Trauma Center
Accidents happen when you least expect them. But South Shore Health is always ready to respond. South Shore Hospital is the first verified and designated Level II Trauma Center south of Boston, including the Cape and Islands. This means we are equipped to handle all critical injuries, 24 hours a day...
Perinatal Behavioral Health: Building a Community
Depression, anxiety, and addiction can be isolating, especially for expectant or new mothers. Julie Paul, PMHNP-BC, CNM reflects on her midwifery practice and how it led her to building a community for women on the South Shore.
BlogUnderstanding the Healing Benefits of Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation therapists can people with injury or chronic disease gain independence and get back to living their day-to-day life.
BlogBringing Hospital-Level Care into South Shore Homes
Last March, just as the pandemic was ramping up in Massachusetts, Louisa dialed 9-1-1. Her husband Michael was suffering from an acute infection and needed urgent medical attention.
BlogGynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Endometrial Cancer
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about cancers of the female reproductive system, and emphasize the importance of routine screening and early detection.
BlogIs Holiday Season Stress Getting to You? You're Not Alone.
Todd Kerensky, MD, weighs in on the behavioral health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic during the holiday season--and how patients can get help--in the Patriot Ledger.
News & MediaRadiation Oncology
Radiation oncology—also called radiation therapy—uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment for about two-thirds of patients with cancer. While it may be used alone as treatment, it is often combined with...
Three Signs You’ve Found the Right Primary Care Provider
You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?
BlogFive Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
From safety to side effects to distribution, there are a lot of questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Get answers from an infectious disease expert.
BlogPrimary Care
Primary care providers at South Shore Medical Center provide care at every age and stage of life. Primary care physicians, physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) provide preventive care, guidance on how to live a healthy lifestyle , and ensure you get immunizations and screenings...
