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How to Stay Safe While Walking
South Shore Hospital's Trauma Center has also seen a significant increase in pedestrian accidents. Our team offers important tips for pedestrian safety.
BlogDrowning Prevention for Children: Seven Layers of Protection at the Pool
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of one and four — but drownings are 100% preventable if the proper precautions are taken.
BlogSpecialty Care at South Shore Medical Center
Patients of South Shore Medical Center can access a variety of specialties within the practice, making coordinated care between providers smooth and easy. Our highly skilled providers build lasting, supportive relationships with patients and our community. Our facilities are enhanced by state-of-the...
Pandemic Halloween: How to Safely Celebrate Spooky Season
Trick-or-treating isn't worth the risk during COVID-19. An infectious disease expert explains why and shares safer Halloween activities.
BlogNeurosurgery
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...
Water and Swimming Safety: Tips to Prevent Drowning
Swimming is a great way to stay cool on a hot South Shore summer's day. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips on how to stay safe in and around the water.
BlogTrauma Center
Accidents happen when you least expect them. But South Shore Health is always ready to respond. South Shore Hospital is the first verified and designated Level II Trauma Center south of Boston, including the Cape and Islands. This means we are equipped to handle all critical injuries, 24 hours a day...
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...
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.
BlogSouth Shore Medical Center Made a Difference in 2018
Throughout 2018, South Shore Medical Center (SSMC) colleagues demonstrated their generosity to our surrounding communities. Here's a look back on how our team made a difference this year.
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