A bone density scan is a way to measure the strength of your bones and helps determines if you have osteoporosis, a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile and are more likely to break. The test, also called a DEXA scan, is a type of X-ray. The test is quick and non-invasive...

PET Scan / CT Scan (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is the most advanced medical imaging technique available today. It layers two images; one PET scan which detects changes in cell activity and one CT scan which details fine structures within the body. Together, they make an...

Patients have the right to review or receive copies of their medical records upon request. Records are available through the following methods: South Shore Health MyChart Patients can log in to their South Shore Health MyChart account to view and print a variety of medical records, including test...

South Shore Health's internal medicine providers specialize in primary care for adult patients. At South Shore Medical Center, our internists offer comprehensive, team-based care for adults. Primary care providers are supported by physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners who work as one to...

South Shore Health’s family medicine providers serve patients of all ages, addressing needs ranging from prevention and routine care to specialized care for the most complex diseases and conditions. South Shore Medical Center's family medicine providers focus on treating each patient as an...