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Gynecologic 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.
BlogCDC Guidelines for Vaccinated People: What You Need to Know
The new recommendations present a step towards normal. An infectious disease expert shares what fully vaccinated people need to remember to stay safe against COVID-19.
BlogWhat You Should Know About Advance Directives
What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.
BlogDebunking 5 Common Myths About Palliative Care
Palliative care is an often misunderstood healthcare specialty. This blog debunks myths that we would like patients and families to understand.
BlogPatient Rights & Responsibilities
Federal and state laws provide for specific patient rights. At South Shore Health, we recognize our responsibility to respect these rights as well as to inform you of them regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status...
Radiation 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...
Scholarships
Scholarship applications are now available for colleagues, volunteers, family members, and friends who are enrolled in a nursing program or health-related field. In an effort to make the process easier, we have streamlined the application so you can apply for multiple scholarships at the same time...
How 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!
BlogFive Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.
BlogVaccines Arm Us for Respiratory Virus Season
Respiratory virus season is on the way and illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and pneumonia will be widely circulating again. Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease provides updated vaccine guidance and shares other preventative steps you can take to stay well this season.
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