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Colin O'Donnell: It’s Rewarding to Help People Recover the Way They Want – at Home
November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes. At South Shore Health, our VNA team works collaboratively to care for patients with chronic illnesses...
BlogRecognizing Our Blood Bank during National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month, an ideal time to spotlight the life-saving efforts of South Shore Health’s Blood Bank, which ensures safe transfusions through blood typing and cross-matching, stores and manages our blood inventory, and provides essential support during emergency situations.
News & MediaPreventing 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...
BlogHow to Take Care of Your Feet This Summer: Six Helpful Tips
Summer is a season of freedom for your feet! Whether you're digging them into the sand or dipping them in a pool, follow these six tips to ensure your feet have a healthy, happy summer.
BlogOne Woman's Story: Rebuilding Strength After a Heart Attack
Your life is put into perspective when all that’s standing between you and death is the level of precision and collaboration amongst your healthcare providers. “They knew what they were doing and were all very confident,” Beverly Akins said. “I can’t say enough for South Shore Hospital’s EMT’s, the...
BlogVirtual Childbirth Preparation - Two Sessions: December 8 & 15
This two-session virtual course will help you develop an understanding of labor, the birth process, and postpartum recovery. Coping skills include breathing and relaxation techniques and guided imagery exercises. Medical considerations will be discussed. Immediate newborn care and breastfeeding will...
Events & ProgramsUnderstanding the Symptoms and Remedies for Norovirus
Dr. Todd Ellerin, director of Infectious Diseases, explains the symptoms of norovirus and how to fight it off quickly.
BlogAnnouncing the 2019 Nurses Week Award Winners
Each year during National Nurses Week, we pause to celebrate our annual Nursing Awards. Check out the 2019 winners!
BlogMammography
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that is used to detect and evaluate breast changes. Mammograms, in conjunction with breast examinations by a health professional and monthly breast self-exams, are the best means of detecting breast disease at its earliest stages. All of our mammography centers...
Q&A with Karen Peterson of Youth Health Connection
For 26 years, Youth Health Connection (YHC) has helped young people deal with the challenges they face as they mature. The group recently welcomed Karen Peterson to continue this critical program. Learn more about Karen's background and the future of the program.
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