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Primary Care Provider
Having a dedicated primary care provider is essential to keeping you healthy. Looking for a new PCP? Use our Find a Doctor tool to locate providers who are accepting new patients.
Injury Prevention Program
Traumatic injuries are largely preventable. That’s why injury prevention is a critical piece of our Trauma Center program. Our prevention efforts are data-driven and target the most common causes of injury that we see on the South Shore, which currently includes motor vehicle crashes, falls, and...
Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program® - Site Visit
South Shore Health is applying for re-designation as a Magnet organization. Patients, staff, and interested parties are invited to provide comments.
News & MediaManaging Diabetes Can Help Prevent Health Problems
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic condition affecting more than 38 million people in the U.S. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the past two decades.
BlogPhysician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as Primary Care Providers: What You Need to Know
You've likely received care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the past - but did you know that PAs and NPs can have their own patient panels as primary care providers?
BlogDrowning Prevention for Teens: Seven Layers of Protection
The risk of drowning decreases after age four — but spikes again during the teen years. Learn what you can do to help teach your teen valuable water safety lessons.
BlogThree Signs You’ve Found the Right Primary Care Provider
You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?
BlogLegal Notice: Public Announcement Concerning a Proposed Health Care Project
South Shore Health System, Inc. (“Applicant”) with a principal place of business at 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190 intends to file a Notice of Determination of Need with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for a change in service by South Shore Hospital (“SSH”). The project is for...
News & MediaTalking about Serious Illness with Your Primary Care Provider
South Shore Health recently joined the Serious Illness Care Implementation Collaborative to initiate more, better, and earlier conversations with seriously ill patients. See how we're rolling out the program at South Shore Medical Center in Norwell.
BlogFive Questions on Prostate Cancer Prevention, Answered
According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and one in 41 will die of the disease. Because there are often no symptoms associated with early-stage prostate cancer, screening is crucial for early detection, better treatment options and more favorable outcomes for men.
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