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Tick Bites
Ticks are common around the South Shore and bites happen year-round. Most tick bites aren't painful, and require simple removal of the tick with a tweezers. However, some ticks carry bacteria that transmit Lyme Disease and other illnesses. When should I seek treatment for a tick bite? A tick has...
Ticks
Ticks can carry disease, including lyme disease. If you need treatment for a tick bit, visit one of our walk-in Urgent Care centers — no appointment necessary!
Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a good time to educate people about the tick-borne illness that affects as many as 476,000 in the U.S. each year. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how to prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.
BlogWhat You Need to Know about Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illness
Worried about the CDC report that found diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes are on the rise? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease has tips to stay healthy and enjoy summer in New England.
BlogSave the Date! Kickin' Up Country for Home Care: Saturday, June 4, 2022
The Friends of South Shore Health are hosting their signature Kickin' Up Country for Home Care dinner dance on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at South Shore Country Club in Hingham.
News & MediaRemembering a True Friend of Home Care
Mary Cirignano of Braintree was one of the original committee members for South Shore Health's Kickin’ Up Country for Home Care. Learn more about the event and Mary's legacy.
BlogTwo South Shore Health Workers Receive All-Expenses Paid Trip to Super Bowl LV
Weymouth, MA – Two South Shore Health clinicians will be among 76 vaccinated healthcare workers to represent all six New England states at Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Fla. as guests of the Kraft family. These healthcare “superheroes” will be granted an all-expenses paid trip to the game, including...
News & MediaSouth Shore Health’s Annual Golf Classic Set for May 23!
South Shore Health’s 33rd annual Golf Classic is set for Monday, May 23, and will be held at two locations: Plymouth Country Club and the Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass.
News & MediaInfants & Toddlers
At South Shore Medical Center, we believe that it's a privilege to care for the South Shore's infants and toddlers. We recognize that the early days and months of a child's life feature a mixture of stressful and wonderful moments for parents, whether it's your first child or a new addition to a...
Early Childhood
As your children get older, their health needs change as well - but we're here for you every step of the way. The days of bimonthly check-ups for infants are replaced by school forms, sports physicals, and check-ups prior to leaving for summer camp. We're proud to play a role in helping your...
