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Preventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help
Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide rates have risen sharply over the last 20 years, increasing 33 percent from 1999 to 2019, when, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
BlogSouth Shore VNA’s Telehealth Program Reduces Readmissions and Improves Patient Outcomes
What started in 2006 as a program with one nurse and 30 machines has grown to include coverage seven days a week using medical equipment that has the capacity to remotely monitor up to 175 patients.
News & MediaHow Moms Can Get Their Partner Involved in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Moms-to-be need as much support as they can get throughout pregnancy and childbirth. A midwife offers advice on how mom's partner can help her have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience.
BlogSkin Cancer Awareness: Most Common Cancer is Also the Most Preventable
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine light on the disease and the importance of prevention and screening. With more than 5 million cases diagnosed each year, skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the U.S. It’s also one of the most preventable.
BlogJennifer Durant: I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease
Jennifer Durant, RN is an overnight nurse at South Shore VNA. In this profile, she discusses her role and why she finds solving patients’ problems very rewarding.
Blog10,000 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 & MediaSouth Shore VNA Earns Prestigious Accreditation for Excellence in Home Care
South Shore Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), part of South Shore Health, has officially earned Accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts—cementing its reputation as one of the state’s most trusted providers of home health care.
News & MediaNational Preparedness Month: The Key Aspects of a Plan for Your Household
September is National Preparedness Month, a great time to take a fresh look at your household’s emergency plan.
BlogHow A Boy’s Delivery Tests A 'Team Birth Project' Aimed At Reducing C-Sections
South Shore Hospital is attempting to lower its rate of Cesarean births. One couple let WBUR sit in on their birth of their twin boys to see the plan in action. Listen to WBUR's report.
News & MediaCancer Prevention Month: Eight Tips to Reduce Your Risk
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the steps you can take and the changes you can make to lower your risk of developing cancer – the second leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease. According to the American Association for Cancer...
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