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Update on COVID-19 Testing
Effective immediately, South Shore Health (South Shore Hospital, South Shore Medical Center, and Health Express) will only conduct COVID-19 tests on patients requiring admission to the hospital or are at high risk and for healthcare workers that are in contact with a positive patient and become...
News & Media10,000 COVID-19 Tests Provided Through South Shore Health, Weymouth Partnership
The Town of Weymouth reached a notable milestone Thursday when it provided its 10,000th COVID-19 test to to resident Jill Reddish. This week also marks the testing program’s 3rd month of operations. Mayor Hedlund, in partnership with South Shore Health, launched the program in late December, 2020....
News & MediaNon-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT)
Non-Invasive Prenatal testing (NIPT), also known as cell-free DNA is a prenatal test that screens for common chromosome conditions, such as Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). NIPT is focused on screening for chromosome conditions, but it can also reveal the sex of the baby if desired. Screening tests are...
New Hope for HIV Patients
A new study in the scientific journal Nature shows a man who recently tested positive for HIV has no trace of the virus. South Shore Health's Dr. Todd Ellerin, an infectious disease expert, recently weighed-in on the findings. Listen to the podcast.
News & MediaWhat to Expect When You’re Giving Birth during COVID-19
However you're feeling, it's normal. A South Shore Health midwife explains what families should expect when welcoming a baby at South Shore Hospital.
BlogFirst Colonoscopy? Here are the Steps to Prep and What to Expect
Your primary care provider has recommended you have your first colonoscopy. Mandeep Saund, MD answers frequently asked questions and explains why colorectal screening is so important for the prevention and early detection of cancer.
BlogCCU Nurses Given National Award for Excellence
For the third consecutive time, South Shore Hospital’s Critical Care Unit has been given the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Silver Award for improving patient and family outcomes and overall satisfaction. South Shore Hospital is one of only two hospitals in Massachusetts...
News & MediaSouth Shore Hospital to Participate with NYU Grossman School of Medicine on the COVID-19 Neuro Database/Biobank
The purpose of the project is to create and maintain a national resource documenting and studying neurological complications of coronavirus disease, the illness caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus.
News & MediaFour South Shore Medical Center Employees cleared to work after COVID-19 quarantine
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed that four South Shore Medical Center (SSMC), Norwell, Mass., colleagues are cleared to return to work after quarantine. By recommendation of the DPH, the employees were asked to stay at home as a measure of precaution. The action was...
News & MediaSymptoms in Early Pregnancy: What’s Normal, What’s Not
The symptoms of early pregnancy can be very similar to what women experience before or during their period. A midwife explains what's normal, and when to call a provider with your concerns.
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