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Debunking 5 Common Myths About Palliative Care
Palliative care is an often misunderstood healthcare specialty. This blog debunks myths that we would like patients and families to understand.
BlogMobile Integrated Health: Bringing the Hospital into the Home
South Shore Health's Chair of Emergency Medicine reflects on Massachusetts' first hospital-based Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program and shares what it means for the health of the Weymouth community.
BlogRadiation Oncology
Radiation oncology—also called radiation therapy—uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment for about two-thirds of patients with cancer. While it may be used alone as treatment, it is often combined with...
Get to Know Your Labor and Delivery Team
There's a wide variety of people who will help you safely welcome your baby into the world. A midwife explains the key players and their role in your labor and delivery team.
BlogSports Medicine
At the South Shore Health Outpatient Care Center , our goal is to get you back to your active lifestyle as soon as possible. Our experts diagnose and treat athletes of all ages—from high school and professional athletes, to weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts from all walks of life. Many of...
Urinary Incontinence in Women: Don't Suffer in Silence
Spending too much time in the ladies' room because of urinary incontinence? It's not something you have to live with. Our expert explains the treatment options.
BlogBen Ryan, MD Shares What You Need to Know about Family Medicine
Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.
BlogHow to Safely Introduce Your Child to Peanuts and Eggs
South Shore Medical Center shares what parents of young children need to know about introducing peanuts and eggs to their child's diet.
BlogPrimary Care
Primary care providers at South Shore Medical Center provide care at every age and stage of life. Primary care physicians, physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) provide preventive care, guidance on how to live a healthy lifestyle , and ensure you get immunizations and screenings...
Ranitidine Cancer Concerns: What Users of Zantac & Generics Need to Know
A recent announcement from the Food & Drug Administration has caused concern for users of Zantac and generic heartburn medication. Learn more about ranitidine and NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.
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