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How 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.
BlogUnderstanding Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Therapies
When Bruce Willis's family announced that the famous actor was stepping away from his career due to an aphasia diagnosis, it thrust the often misunderstood condition into the spotlight.
BlogSouth Shore Hospital to Participate with NYU Grossman School of Medicine on the COVID-19 Neuro Database/Biobank
The purpose of the project is to create and maintain a national resource documenting and studying neurological complications of coronavirus disease, the illness caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus.
News & MediaOccupational Therapy
South Shore Health's occupational therapy program focuses on the therapeutic use of daily tasks and activities to help patients live their best lives. Occupational therapy is available for a variety of conditions and treatments, including stroke recovery, coordination issues, and concussion/TBI...
South Shore Hospital Named One of the Best Hospitals in the Boston Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report
This prestigious recognition highlights South Shore Hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, advanced care with kindness and compassion to patients across the South Shore.
News & MediaMaher Jafar, MD
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South Weymouth, MA
Bio
Being trusted as a physician to treat patients', sometimes life threatening, medical conditions is a privilege and responsibility I thrive to honor every day. Helping hospitalized patients and their families to cope with changes during these stressful times is crucial to achieve better medical outcomes and to improve the well-being of the community as a whole.
Outside of work, I like to watch soccer, Crossfit training, travel the world and take photographs.
Get the New Year Off to a Healthy Start
Before turning the calendar to 2026, make prioritizing your health your New Year’s resolution
BlogDry January: Eight Health Benefits of Going Alcohol Free
Considering giving Dry January a try in 2026? Amara Mulder, MD, highlights the health benefits you'll see by reducing or eliminating alcohol use, for the month or for good.
BlogSeven Ways to Prevent Snow-Related Injuries
Whether the snow just started falling or it's time to start cleaning up, it's important to take safety precautions in wintry weather!
BlogCPAP Machine Recall: What You Need to Know
Millions of Americans rely on a CPAP machine for a healthy, restful night's sleep. If you use a CPAP machine, you should be aware of a recent recall of machines made by a prominent CPAP manufacturer.
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