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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.
BlogHow High BMI Can Affect Your Care During Labor and Delivery
Our goal as anesthesiologists is to both alleviate pain and to keep the patient and baby safe. We need to anticipate any complications that could jeopardize the safety of the patient and baby on the day of delivery. We also want patients to be aware of these potential challenges in advance so they are not caught by surprise if something changes during delivery.
BlogSouth Shore Hospital, Blue Cross pilot aims to reduce total medical expenses
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and South Shore Health System have launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program to improve patient care, slow the rise of health care costs, and change the way hospitals are paid.
News & MediaFirst Colonoscopy? Here are the Steps to Prep and What to Expect
Your primary care provider has recommended you have your first colonoscopy. Mandeep Saund, MD answers frequently asked questions and explains why colorectal screening is so important for the prevention and early detection of cancer.
BlogScreening & Prevention
When it comes to staying healthy and well, regular check-ups and screenings play an essential role. You may dismiss these appointments as little more than yearly errands, but they are an important part of managing health problems and identifying potential concerns. Regular health screenings also...
Caring for Her Community: Taylor Micheroni, MD’s Role as a Physician Anesthesiologist
After completing her residency training, Taylor Micheroni, MD was ready to begin practicing. She found a home on the South Shore and in South Shore Hospital's Anesthesia Department.
BlogHarry Haigh's Story: One Man’s Dramatic Transformation through Weight-Loss Surgery
Shedding an extra five or ten pounds before swimsuit season is the only weight challenge they face. For many others; however, living with morbid obesity has likely led to an eroded self-esteem, while also putting them at an increased risk of developing a variety of serious health complications.
BlogMultispecialty Clinic
Many cancer patients will undergo some type of surgery as part of their treatment plan. In some cases, surgery is the only treatment required, while in other cases, surgery may be combined with chemotherapy or radiation as part of an overall treatment plan. Patients may need surgery for a variety of...
Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Is your knee or hip pain unbearable, but you just don’t want to spend four or five days in a hospital? South Shore Health now offers outpatient total joint replacement surgery. Knee replacements, hip replacements, and shoulder replacements historically have required extended stays in the hospital...
Men's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes
November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
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