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National 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.
BlogRadiation Oncology
Radiation oncology—also called radiation therapy—uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment for about two-thirds of patients with cancer. While it may be used alone as treatment, it is often combined with...
COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens: Your Questions, Answered
As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.
BlogThe Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back
Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.
BlogWhat to Avoid During Pregnancy
Many women wonder what’s okay during pregnancy and what is not. Our experts share the behaviors and substances to avoid during pregnancy.
BlogTeens and Mental Health: What Adults Need to Know
The teen years are crucial for both mental and physical development. Many teens face mental health challenges. It's important for parents to know the warning signs of mental health struggles and to know how to help their teens.
BlogPreventing 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...
BlogThe Friends of South Shore Health
Want to meet new friends? Help others? Find an outlet for your talents and expertise? Consider joining The Friends of South Shore Health. Members of the Friends support the Health System’s critical role in the community, have a special connection with a particular program area, or are leaders from...
Awards & Accreditations
South Shore Health is proud to be the recipient of a number of awards and accreditations from healthcare associations, regulatory bodies, and more.
South Shore Hospital, Blue Cross pilot aims to reduce total medical expenses
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and South Shore Health System have launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program to improve patient care, slow the rise of health care costs, and change the way hospitals are paid.
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