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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...
Life After Ostomy Surgery: What No One Tells You
Many patients are unprepared for the emotional and psychological adjustments of life with an ostomy. Cody shares practical tips on what ostomy patients need to know.
BlogThe Center for Wound Healing Gets Pembroke Woman Back on Her Feet
Treatment from South Shore Health's Center for Wound Healing got Mildred McGaffigan of Pembroke back in action after a serious injury. Read her story.
BlogCardiac Rehab Patient Shares Lessons Close to His Heart
A cardiac stress test found an arterial blockage before it caused a serious cardiac event for Sanjay Padhi. Sanjay shares his story and the lessons he's taken to heart through South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
BlogRadiation Oncology
Radiation oncology—also called radiation therapy—uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment for about two-thirds of patients with cancer. While it may be used alone as treatment, it is often combined with...
Health System Clinicians Create Task Force to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions
South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.
BlogFive 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.
BlogSouth Shore VNA
South Shore VNA has been providing compassionate care for more than 100 years. Programs target health needs like diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
