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Health and Human Services Secretary Walsh Visits South Shore Hospital
Dr. Allen Smith, MD, MS, President and CEO of South Shore Health, and Pamela O’Leary, Chair of the South Shore Health Board of Directors, along with other senior leaders, recently welcomed Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh for a tour of South Shore Hospital.
News & MediaJean Tantillo's Story: First Day Home Program Bridges the Gap between Hospital and Home
At 85 years “young,” fearlessly independent Jean was fortunate to have good health on her side. In the spring of 2013; however, her health took an unexpected turn while mourning the loss of her late daughter, and she was subsequently taken to South Shore Hospital, diagnosed with acute renal failure...
BlogUpdate: Nonessential Elective Procedures in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated guidance to hospitals in order to better preserve resources at this time. Effective December 27, 2021, all hospitals – including South Shore Hospital, are directed to postpone or cancel all nonessential elective procedures which are...
News & MediaSouth Shore Hospital Named One of the Best Hospitals in the Boston Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report
This prestigious recognition highlights South Shore Hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, advanced care with kindness and compassion to patients across the South Shore.
News & MediaSouth Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community
At a time when most doctors had solo practices, founding physicians – Frederick Freidman, Donald Garland, Arthur Garceau, Gerald Collins, and Wallace Kemp and Administrator Betty Allen – joined together to create an integrated group practice committed to providing comprehensive quality patient care.
BlogThe Major Impact of Question 1 on South Shore Hospital's Emergency Department
Question 1 on the 2018 Massachusetts ballot would have a devastating impact on the services provided at South Shore Hospital. Get the facts here.
News & MediaKaren F Peterson, PA-C, BS, PGTP
Locations
Norwell, MA
Quincy, MA
Bio
My mission is to provide the best primary care for my patients to prevent disease. This includes regular follow up of chronic conditions and keeping patients up to date with routine screenings.
It is a privilege to provide primary care and establish long-term relationships with my patients. I believe that everyone's medical care should be individually tailored, and communication is key to providing excellent care. Outside of work, I love to spend time with family and friends. My hobbies include skiing, quilting and cooking.
Speech Therapy
South Shore Health's speech therapy program treats cognitive and communication challenges in patients of all ages. Staffed by certified, experienced speech-language pathologists, our team focuses on creating a care plan catered to each patient's unique needs. For both adult and pediatric patients...
Walk for Hospice Raises $205,000
Hospice of the South Shore, part of South Shore Health, provides care for those who are terminally ill using a patient and family-centered approach regardless of a person’s diagnosis or ability to pay for services. On June 12, hundreds of people from across the region showed their support for the...
News & MediaHome-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation
This unique program offers patients the opportunity to receive occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy services in the comfort of their homes – without requiring a homebound diagnosis. What is Home-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation? For most patients, outpatient rehab (also known as...
