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Urgent Care: An Important Option while Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts
Have the flu? Learn why urgent care may be the best place to seek relief for mild to moderate symptoms of influenza.
News & MediaLung Cancer Screening
South Shore Health lung cancer screenings use low-dose computed tomography (CT) — the recommended screening for those at high risk for lung cancer.
Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms: What Women Need to Know
Did you know there are two kinds of mammograms? Learn more about which one fits your needs and where to get one at South Shore Health.
Blog10,000 COVID-19 Tests Provided Through South Shore Health, Weymouth Partnership
The Town of Weymouth reached a notable milestone Thursday when it provided its 10,000th COVID-19 test to to resident Jill Reddish. This week also marks the testing program’s 3rd month of operations. Mayor Hedlund, in partnership with South Shore Health, launched the program in late December, 2020....
News & MediaPalliative Care Team Supports Patients and Families Navigating Serious Illness
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to raise awareness about this specialized care and to recognize the dedicated caregivers and professionals committed to providing comfort and support to patients with serious, chronic and/or life-limiting illnesses.
BlogMobile Integrated Health Brings COVID-19 Clinical Trial to Community Members’ Homes
With the region experiencing yet another surge in cases of COVID-19, the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program is participating in an innovative clinical trial that brings a much talked about drug to treat COVID-19 (remdesivir) to patients at home, instead of at the hospital.
News & MediaBack & Spine
Back pain—particularly low back pain—is a common problem that most people experience at some point in their lives. For most, the pain only lasts for a short period of time then goes away. But for others, back pain can last for years, seriously affecting their quality of life. South Shore Health’s...
Donald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life
Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.
BlogThe Healing Power of Music
As Nicole Anderson plucked the strings of her harp, Sarah Sullivan of Marshfield took a deep breath and relaxed into her bed. The worries, fears, angst of being in a hospital bed seemed to leave Sullivan’s body for just a few brief moments, as Anderson’s fingers moved back and forth; creating a...
BlogCOVID-19 and Plasma Donation: How Recovered Patients Can Help
There's been an outpouring of community support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now there's a way recovered COVID-19 patients can help: plasma donations.
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