Paul Hughes brings a lifetime of experience in the field of Emergency Medical Services to South Shore EMS and the new 911 emergency response for the Town of Weymouth. Learn what Paul is most looking forward to in his new role.

The teenage years are crucial to the development of the body. One of the most important things for teens? A good night's sleep.

It can be intimidating at first, but you may find that group education is even better than what you receive in an individual session with your provider. Here's why.

One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support his favorite charitable program, the Walk for Hospice. The next, he was laid out on the dining hall floor from a heart attack with a second one on...

When a newborn comes home, his or her parents may forget to take care of themselves. Luckily, South Shore Hospital and Marshfield-based FoodSquire can help.

If you think about it, your feet are pretty amazing – they spend a lifetime taking you where you want to go, from your first steps as a baby through marathons, triathlons, and strolls in the park. In fact, per the American Podiatric Medical Association, the average American will log 75,000 miles on...

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.

Have questions about the newest COVID-19 vaccine? Todd Ellerin, MD breaks down the advantages of the life-saving Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, one of the questions I hear most often is a simple, yet important, one: “What can I eat?” It's understandable: it's difficult to feel like you're going from being able to eat whatever you want to feeling stuck on a more regimented plan as part of living...

One of the most stressful events in adolescence, for both parents and teens, is when a girl gets her first period. Here are some ways you can help your daughter prepare for the transition from girlhood to womanhood.