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Holiday Help: Communication Strategies for Individuals with Hearing Loss, Dementia, and More
This holiday season, you may be preparing to host or take part in gatherings with family and friends. Have you thought about the communication needs of the loved ones you’ll be seeing? As a speech-language pathologist, I often watch the communication interactions that happen around this time of the...
BlogCommon Activities to Reduce Your Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
If you’re having occasional trouble with your memory or attention span, you may consider it a normal part of aging. While it’s true that aging often brings some cognitive decline, it’s not something you have to accept as part of growing older.
BlogThree Ways College Students Can Stay Mentally & Physically Healthy During Finals Week
If you're a college student, Finals Week is a stressful time. Don't let an illness make things even more stressful!
BlogBrandy A Petersen, CNP, ANP, BS
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Norwell, MA
Bio
I completed my Master’s Degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner at Northeastern University and earned my bachelors of Science degree from The College of the Holy Cross as a Biology Major and Philosophy minor. I worked as a registered nurse at MGH on a cardiac step down unit and then an NP in a busy nursing home practice and in two community health centers. I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors with my husband and two children.
Life After Ostomy Surgery: What No One Tells You
Many patients are unprepared for the emotional and psychological adjustments of life with an ostomy. Cody shares practical tips on what ostomy patients need to know.
BlogHow to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer
July is the hottest month of the year in Massachusetts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 700 people every year.
BlogWhat is South Shore Hospital's Early Labor Lounge?
Early labor can be tough. At South Shore Hospital, we have a great resource for moms in early labor, but aren't quite ready to deliver: Our Early Labor Lounge.
BlogSouth Shore Health Foundation Publications
The South Shore Health Foundation produces a variety of publications for patients, supporters and the general public. To download a copy of one our recent publications, please click any of the links below. Caring A quarterly newsletter highlighting patient stories, fund-raising successes, hospital...
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
From backyard barbecues, beach days and pool parties, to biking, boating, swimming and camping, summer vacation provides plenty of fun activities to keep children busy and entertained. You can also keep them safe by following these summer safety tips.
BlogBone Density Scan
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...
