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What To Do When Your Medication is Recalled
Patients on valsartan, a blood pressure medication, have seen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issue several recalls recently. Even if you’re not affected by this issue, you should know the steps to take if a medication you use is recalled.
BlogHow Facebook is fighting anti-vaxxing propaganda
South Shore Health infectious disease expert Simone Wildes, MD, shares why vaccines are a safe and important way to keep people of all ages healthy.
News & MediaMeet Our Pediatrics Team
The Pediatrics Team at South Shore Medical Center features experienced physicians and advanced practice clinicians (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) who are experts in the health needs of infants, children, and teens/young adults. Our physicians and NPs work hand-in-hand with our nurses...
Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes
While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,810 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 630 people will die from the disease.
BlogMonkeypox
Monkeypox, a disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, has made headlines in recent weeks due to an outbreak that started in the United Kingdom and has since spread around the globe. The United States Department of Health and Human Services has declared the current monkeypox outbreak to...
Everything You Need to Know About Cyclospora
On Monday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a press release about this parasite. Learn more about what it is, where it comes from, and how to avoid it.
BlogTen Health Tips for College-Bound Kids
Whether they are just starting freshman year, or heading back to campus as an upper classman, it’s important to have a plan for your student’s health care while at college.
BlogWhat Patients Should Know about Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, the tools used to keep us safe are evolving too. Learn more about the new bivalent boosters.
BlogSouth Shore Medical Center Opens Office in Braintree
South Shore Medical Center opened a primary care office on Wood Rd. in Braintree.
BlogScreening & Prevention
When it comes to staying healthy and well, regular check-ups and screenings play an essential role. You may dismiss these appointments as little more than yearly errands, but they are an important part of managing health problems and identifying potential concerns. Regular health screenings also...
