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How to Identify Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
When the summer temperatures soar, it's important to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Learn more about how to identify and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
BlogWhat Is a Hospitalist?
Not sure what a hospitalist's role is on your care team? A South Shore Hospital hospitalist shares a little about the profession and why she loves what she does every day.
BlogFamilies Share Down Syndrome Pregnancy Journey with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program
As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.
BlogEsther Nganga's Story: Discovering Midwifery Care
As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.
BlogMelissa A DiNunno, CNM, DNP
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South Weymouth, MA
Weymouth, MA
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Before becoming a midwife, I was a labor and delivery nurse at South Shore Hospital for 14 years. Women's health is my passion, and it is a privilege to return as a provider. I am honored to care for women during pregnancy, labor, birth, and throughout the lifespan. My care focuses on a team approach with the patient as the leader. Beyond midwifery, I enjoy hiking and yoga and love being a mom most of all.
Sports Medicine
The goal of our sports medicine program is to help get you back to your active lifestyle as soon as possible. Our therapists treat athletes of all kinds — from 5K runners to marathoners, college athletes to pick-up basketball players. Our goal remains the same for all of our athletes: to help you...
Seven Playground Safety Tips for Parents and Caretakers
For many young children, a trip to the local playground is the highlight of their days! Playgrounds are filled with fun and offer children a great way to socialize with peers - but playgrounds have their fair share of injury hazards as well.
BlogEverything You Need to Know About Cyclospora
On Monday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a press release about this parasite. Learn more about what it is, where it comes from, and how to avoid it.
BlogA Return Trip to the Emergency Department Illustrates Why “Words Matter”
Two patients visited the Emergency Department at South Shore Hospital and asked to speak to a Nurse Manager — but for a reason you may not expect.
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