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Motorcycle Safety Tips to Ensure a Safe Ride
Motorcycles account for just 3% of registered vehicles in the United States, but account for 14% of traffic fatalities. As part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, here are a series of tips for motorcyclists and fellow motorists.
BlogThe Importance of Sun Safety for Children
Many of the chronic conditions that affect adults have their onset in the habits that are established in childhood. South Shore Health's Chief of Pediatrics explains how parents can establish sun safety habits in their kids.
BlogHow Bedside Shift Reporting Enhances Patient Safety and Care
Bedside shift reporting has transformed the way nurses transfer patient care at the start of each shift. Nurse Manager Donna Terry explains how this new standard of care has enhanced safety and the patient experience at South Shore Hospital.
BlogTrauma Program Injury Prevention Team Hosts First CarFit Driver Safety Event
Held in Weymouth, this event offers free, personalized check-ups to help older drivers optimize their vehicles to meet their needs.
News & MediaLeapfrog rating designates South Shore Hospital among the safest in the U.S.
South Shore Hospital has once again earned an “A” safety grade rating from the Leapfrog Group, a designation that ranks the hospital among the safest in the United States. South Shore Hospital is part of South Shore Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty...
News & MediaSpinal Cord Injuries: Facts and Prevention Tips
The spinal cord plays an essential role in the human body, serving as a messenger between your brain and the rest of your body (and vice versa).
BlogSouth Shore Hospital Named 2021 Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital
The Weymouth hospital is one of four in Massachusetts to earn the competitive award.
News & MediaNational Injury Prevention Day: Building a Safer Future for Everyone
November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day, a time to raise awareness of the importance of everyday precautions. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Coordinator shares more.
BlogHow to Prevent Childhood Injuries: Tips for Families & Caregivers
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children aged 19 and younger. In fact, according to the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, 20 children die each day from preventable injuries.
BlogHome Alone, Staying Safe
"Home Alone, Staying Safe is a 3-hour program which prepares kids for situations that can happen when staying home alone, from the the unexpected knock on the door to the 911 emergency phone call. It will also help ease the minds of parents who decide the time has come to leave their kids home alone...
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