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Preventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help
Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide rates have risen sharply over the last 20 years, increasing 33 percent from 1999 to 2019, when, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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.
BlogReferring Patients for Care
Thank you for trusting us with the care of your patients. Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health brings leaders recognized in innovative discoveries in cancer research, detection, and care right to your patients on the South Shore. Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham...
South Shore Hospital NICU Team Helps Preemie Thrive
South Shore Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) team was there for the Lekakos family of Weymouth when they welcomed daughter Emily at 24 weeks and one day. Read this family's incredible journey.
BlogCaring for Her Community: Taylor Micheroni, MD’s Role as a Physician Anesthesiologist
After completing her residency training, Taylor Micheroni, MD was ready to begin practicing. She found a home on the South Shore and in South Shore Hospital's Anesthesia Department.
BlogPhysical Therapy & Wellness
South Shore Health's Physical Therapy and Wellness program focuses on personalized patient care that gets results. Our therapists listen to your goals and work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs. Our goal is to get you back to doing the activities that matter...
Men'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.
BlogMedical Staff Resources
From the SSH annual dinner dance, Christopher T. Ducko, MD, President of the Medical Staff, Brad Sampson, MD, Immediate Past President, Sarah McSweeney-Ryan, MD, 1st Vice President of the Medical Staff, Former Presidents Michael Ayers, MD and Justin Campbell, MD. For more photos from the annual...
Awards & Accreditations
South Shore Health is proud to be the recipient of a number of awards and accreditations from healthcare associations, regulatory bodies, and more.
When Your Labor Needs to be Induced
Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.
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