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...

Our wound care experts provide specialized care for complex wounds. We help patients suffering from chronic, non-healing wounds, such as burns, pressure sores, and severe infections. We also help patients whose wounds haven’t healed due to complications from diabetes, radiation therapy, trauma or...

The Pediatrics Team at South Shore Medical Center features experienced physicians and advanced practice clinicians (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) who are experts in the health needs of infants, children, and teens/young adults. Our physicians and NPs work hand-in-hand with our nurses...

Members of the media must schedule all on-site and phone interviews with our experts through our News & Information Team. We will work to determine whether an interview is possible, coordinate arrangements, and then meet and accompany journalists to the interview. Please be assured that we will do...