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Neurosurgery

Brigham and Women’s Neurosurgery at South Shore Health treats patients with a variety of neurological disorders including brain and spine tumors, trauma, degenerative spine disorders, and hydrocephalus. Our specialists collaborate closely with others in our health system including neurologists...

Human 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.
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Seven Things You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

Concerned about gestational diabetes? Experts at The Women’s Center of South Shore Medical Center explain what moms-to-be need to know about the disease.
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Community Exercise Program ‘Has Changed My Life Entirely’

It’s a blustery winter day and George Kokoros is getting ready for his workout. He’s not bundling up to exercise outside or driving to the gym, though. George only has to go as far as the laptop on his kitchen island to kick off his weekly fitness routine.
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Five Benefits of Nutrition & Diabetes Education in a Group Setting

It can be intimidating at first, but you may find that group education is even better than what you receive in an individual session with your provider. Here's why.
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Liana MacDonald, CNP, WHNP

Liana MacDonald

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Weymouth, MA
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Liana MacDonald is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Regis College with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2020. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2016 and began her nursing career in the Emergency Department. She has been working as a Labor and Delivery nurse since 2019.

Liana is passionate about health equity and eliminating the gap in care amongst different races and ethnicities. She is proud of her focus on adolescent health, substance use disorders in pregnancy, and trauma-informed care.  

When not at work, Liana can be found spending her time with family, friends, and her rescue dog. She loves to travel to new cities and countries and learn about different cultures. She also loves to give back to her community.

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Top Seven Health Blogs of 2017

Check out South Shore Health's most popular blog posts of 2017.
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CT Scans

PET Scan / CT Scan (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is the most advanced medical imaging technique available today. It layers two images; one PET scan which detects changes in cell activity and one CT scan which details fine structures within the body. Together, they make an...

Preparing for Surgery

We know that surgery can be nerve-wracking, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been through it before. We believe that knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help ease some of the anxiety and ultimately set you up for the best possible outcome. Children can be especially nervous about an...

What Do You Need to Know about Joint Replacement?

South Shore Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD, answers questions about joint replacement surgery.
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