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What You Need to Know About EEE on the South Shore
While human cases of EEE are rare, it's important to take the proper precautions against mosquitoes, especially if you plan on spending time outdoors.
BlogDiscussions about Serious Illness in the Age of COVID-19
We can’t plan for everything, but we can help manage life’s unknowns by talking openly about what matters to us and what we’d want most if we became seriously ill.
BlogHuman Trafficking Prevention: Warning Signs and Ways to Help
Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.
BlogSix Steps for Getting Better Sleep
Getting too little sleep is a big problem in the U.S. According to the CDC, one third of adults report they get less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each day, and insufficient sleep has been tied to several chronic health conditions — including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.
BlogHow Much is Too Much? Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
Today's athletes are dedicated to their craft, often spending long hours training. However, it's important to avoid overdoing it - you don't want to be sidelined by an overuse injury!
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.
BlogWhy Falling Back into a Routine is Good for Your Health
Did you spend the summer traveling, entertaining friends or trying to squeeze as much out of the longer days as possible? You may be ready to get back to a routine for fall. The word routine has a bit of a bad reputation. It can sound boring or predictable. But the truth is, a routine is actually good for us.
BlogRadiation 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...
Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease
Tick season is off to a fast start this spring, with health officials already seeing an uptick in Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how you can prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.
BlogChanges to South Shore Health's Cash Collection Policy
Effective August 1, 2022, South Shore Health will no longer accept cash for patient payments and donor contributions.
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