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Tips for Staying Safe at the Pool this Summer
Swimming in a pool is a great way to beat the heat during the summer months. However, it's important to exercise caution, especially for families with young children.
BlogAtrial Fibrillation: Risk Factors, Symptoms and When to Seek Care
Atrial Fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm, affecting more than 10 million adults in the U.S.
BlogWound Care
Our multi-disciplinary team of wound care experts provides specialized care to diagnose and treat complex wounds that have resisted healing for months or even years. We help patients suffering from chronic, non-healing wounds, such as burns, pressure sores, and severe infections. We also help...
Elizabeth Frattasio's Story: A New Beginning
Two weeks after giving birth to her second son, Elizabeth Frattasio started feeling flu-like symptoms. She asked her husband Seth to drive her to South Shore Hospital because “it was the closest hospital.” She thought she would be treated and go home within a day or two, in time for a special...
BlogWalk for Hospice Raises $205,000
Hospice of the South Shore, part of South Shore Health, provides care for those who are terminally ill using a patient and family-centered approach regardless of a person’s diagnosis or ability to pay for services. On June 12, hundreds of people from across the region showed their support for the...
News & MediaDilip Nataraj, MD Named Chair of Critical Care Medicine at South Shore Hospital
Dilip Nataraj, MD has been named Chair of Critical Care Medicine at South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health. Since July 1, 2020, Dr. Nataraj served as interim Chair of Critical Care and has helped lead his colleagues during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. He will continue to spearhead...
News & MediaWellness Reset: Tips for Getting Back into a Healthy Routine
The changing of the seasons can be a great time to make some changes in your wellness routine. Get advice on how to start (and stick with) something new.
BlogSouth Shore VNA Earns Prestigious Accreditation for Excellence in Home Care
South Shore Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), part of South Shore Health, has officially earned Accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts—cementing its reputation as one of the state’s most trusted providers of home health care.
News & MediaRuby M Ristuccia, CNM, BSN, MSN
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Weymouth, MA
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My goal is to educate, support, and empower women to make choices about their health that they feel good!
I believe in providing women with education and options that empower them to make healthy decisions that contribute to better health for themselves and their families. I see the importance and benefit in a model of shared decision making. When I'm not midwifing it up I like to write, read, run, bake and hang with my kids and husband!
I also blog for South Shore Health. Check out my blog posts!
What You Need to Know About Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) can be an effective and safe option for women looking to prevent pregnancy or ease heavy or painful periods. An OB/GYN breaks down the choices women have when talking to their provider about this form of contraception.
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