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Primary Care
Primary care providers at South Shore Medical Center provide care at every age and stage of life. Primary care physicians, physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) provide preventive care, guidance on how to live a healthy lifestyle , and ensure you get immunizations and screenings...
Are You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.
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.
BlogMammography
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that is used to detect and evaluate breast changes. Mammograms, in conjunction with breast examinations by a health professional and monthly breast self-exams, are the best means of detecting breast disease at its earliest stages. All of our mammography centers...
Five Things to Consider When Choosing an Adult Primary Care Provider
Having a primary care provider is important. A South Shore Medical Center doctor explains what to keep in mind when choosing a PCP.
BlogCaring for Her Community Makes PA Role a Perfect Fit for Kristen Alexander
It’s National Physician Assistant Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the skilled physician assistants (PAs) who provide compassionate, quality patient care throughout the health system. PAs are licensed and trained healthcare professionals who practice medicine in every specialty and setting –...
Blog13 Reasons Why: What Parents Should Know and How to Talk About It
A Licensed Clinical Psychologist shares what parents should know about Neflix's "13 Reasons Why" and how to use the show to start a meaningful conversation with kids.
BlogWhen Alcohol Use Becomes Misuse
Do you know how much you really drink or how much is unhealthy for you to drink? Click here to review some of the basics and learn when to ask for help.
BlogThe Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.
BlogSix Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels
Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.
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