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.

Whether the snow just started falling or it's time to start cleaning up, it's important to take safety precautions in wintry weather!

History has shown that pandemics tend to provoke stigma and xenophobia. COVID-19 is no different. Learn how to fight the stigma.

What started as slight abdominal pain following an afternoon of shopping and picking up take-out dinner erupted into a full-blown emergency that left Valerie Bourret of Hingham deeply worried she would not survive.

After suffering for too long with severe hip pain, the 73-year old Weymouth resident chose Dr. Michael Ayers to perform her hip replacement surgery. “I liked him right away,” she said. “He really listened to me and always made great eye contact.”

This month, we're proud to celebrate Tim Routhier of South Shore Health EMS as the recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn more about what led to Tim's nomination.

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes. At South Shore Health, our Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) team works collaboratively to care for patients...