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Five Ways to Spot and Avoid a Fad Diet
Get-thin-quick schemes are everywhere. A dietitian shares how to find a diet that will help you meet your weight loss goals safely.
BlogPreparing for Surgery
We know that surgery can be nerve-wracking, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been through it before. We believe that knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help ease some of the anxiety and ultimately set you up for the best possible outcome. Children can be especially nervous about an...
North Shore Resident Comes to South Shore Hospital for Hernia Expertise
Hernias affect millions of Americans, but only a portion of those suffering will seek medical treatment of any kind. Learn about comprehensive hernia repair.
BlogWhat Moms Need to Know Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.
BlogPhysician Perspective: Potential Public Health Risks of Legal Marijuana
One emergency department doctor shares his perspective on trends he's watching as legal marijuana becomes more prevalent in Massachusetts.
BlogNon-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT)
Non-Invasive Prenatal testing (NIPT), also known as cell-free DNA is a prenatal test that screens for common chromosome conditions, such as Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). NIPT is focused on screening for chromosome conditions, but it can also reveal the sex of the baby if desired. Screening tests are...
When Your Labor Needs to be Induced
Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.
BlogBilling & Insurance
Receive a bill in the mail? You can view your statement and make payments for any service you receive at South Shore Health within your South Shore MyChart account. If you don’t have a South Shore MyChart account, you can request an activation code to enroll, or pay through our Guest Payment page...
