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South Shore Hospital Named 2021 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital

The Weymouth hospital is one of four in Massachusetts to earn the competitive award.
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South Shore Hospital uses new approach on drug-addicted babies

A new way of caring for opioid-addicted newborns has allowed South Shore Hospital to reduce the use of withdrawal symptom medications by 25 percent over the past seven months and let pediatric patients go home earlier, hospital officials say. Read the Patriot Ledger article.
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Back & Spine

Back pain—particularly low back pain—is a common problem that most people experience at some point in their lives. For most, the pain only lasts for a short period of time then goes away. But for others, back pain can last for years, seriously affecting their quality of life. South Shore Health’s...

The Bridge Program is Here for You during the COVID-19 Pandemic

It's important that you get the care you need — particularly for substance or alcohol use disorder — during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Get to Know Your Labor and Delivery Team

There's a wide variety of people who will help you safely welcome your baby into the world. A midwife explains the key players and their role in your labor and delivery team.
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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Kimberly LeBlanc, RN!

Thanks to her forward-thinking nature and attention to detail, Kimberly was able to identify inefficiencies in how South Shore Medical Center used pulse oximeters and the related accessories.
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Women's Health

South Shore Health offers comprehensive, technologically advanced, compassionate care for women at every stage of their lives. Our dedicated providers build lasting, supportive relationships with patients and our state-of-the-art facilities are enhanced by partnerships with the Dana Farber Cancer...

Scott P Corkins, MD

Scott P. Corkins, MD

Locations

Scituate, MA
Bio

I went into family medicine in order to have long-term relationships with my patients, and I find this to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.  I enjoy working with patients of all ages and working together with multigenerational families.  Outside of medicine, my interests include running, biking, skiing, and travel.  Most importantly, I love spending time with my family.

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Bryan L Walker, MD

Bryan Walker, MD, Family Medicine Physician at South Shore Medical Center

Locations

Quincy, MA
Bio

I was drawn to family medicine because joining patients on their journeys to healthier, happier lifestyles is incredibly rewarding. I strive to always provide care that is patient-centered and evidence-based in both primary care and the hospital. Outside of medicine, I love traveling and enjoying new restaurants with my wife.

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New Educational Program Reduces Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder

South Shore Health nurse champions launched a substance use disorder educational program which includes a model centered around eliminating language and behaviors that stigmatize patients with the disorder.
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