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8 Ways Drivers Can Help Motorcyclists Stay Safe on the Road
When it comes to safety, it’s up to all drivers to share the road: both motorcyclists and other motor vehicle drivers must work together to drive safely and responsibly.
BlogAre You Counting Your Kicks? The Benefits of Monitoring Fetal Movement During Pregnancy
Our team discusses the benefits of Count the Kicks, an evidence based, international stillbirth prevention program that helps expectant parents get to know their baby’s normal movement patterns starting in the third trimester of pregnancy (or earlier for multiples or if high risk).
BlogCOVID-19, Women, and Alcohol: Managing Pandemic Stress without Drinking
Women’s lives are more stressful than ever. And many women have turned to alcohol to cope. An addiction medicine doctor shares healthier alternatives to deal with stress, and how to get help to reduce alcohol consumption.
BlogAn Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations at South Shore Health
We have reached a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19 as vaccinations arrive at health systems. Here's an update on how we're distributing these early doses of the vaccine.
News & MediaSporting the Right Shoes: Three Tips to Keep You On Top of Your Game
While it might be tempting (particularly for parents of young kids) to just throw on last season’s footwear and call it a day, it’s important to make sure that any athletic footwear fits properly.
BlogMen's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes
November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
BlogWhat You Need to Know About Counterfeit Prescription Pills
A recent DEA report contained troubling information about counterfeit pills that have made their way into Massachusetts.
BlogHow to Identify Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
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.
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...
Update on COVID-19 Testing
Effective immediately, South Shore Health (South Shore Hospital, South Shore Medical Center, and Health Express) will only conduct COVID-19 tests on patients requiring admission to the hospital or are at high risk and for healthcare workers that are in contact with a positive patient and become...
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