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CDC Guidelines for Vaccinated People: What You Need to Know
The new recommendations present a step towards normal. An infectious disease expert shares what fully vaccinated people need to remember to stay safe against COVID-19.
BlogFive Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.
BlogTesticular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes
While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,810 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 630 people will die from the disease.
BlogHow to Go Back to School Safely during COVID-19
There are many factors to consider as we decide how to safely educate children this fall. Get an infectious disease expert's take on what educators and parents need to think about.
BlogKim Dever, MD on CityLine: Racial Disparities in Childbirth
South Shore Health's Kim Dever, MD introduced the City Line audience to South Shore Health’s Team Birth Project, a first-of-its-kind program aimed at improving communication with patients and their families throughout pregnancy and during the birthing process to foster safe outcomes for women.
News & MediaSix Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care
Ko Un Clara Park, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health answers questions about risk factors, symptoms and the advancements in detection and treatment changing the course of breast cancer care.
BlogMaking an Impact: South Shore Hospital babies and their caregivers receive “sun-safe” gift bags from IMPACT Melanoma Foundation and Arbella Insurance
IMPACT Melanoma Foundation and Arbella Insurance recently donated 150 “sun- safe” gift bags to South Shore Hospital’s newest parents and their newborns.
News & MediaHeads Up: Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
Each year, nearly one million children are hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. Our injury prevention team shares how to prevent TBI and how to recognize the symptoms.
BlogThe Potential to Save a Life: Why You Should Consider Carrying Naloxone
Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
BlogDry January: Eight Health Benefits of Going Alcohol Free
Considering giving Dry January a try in 2026? Amara Mulder, MD, highlights the health benefits you'll see by reducing or eliminating alcohol use, for the month or for good.
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