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Vascular Surgery
South Shore Health's vascular surgery team provides the highest quality care to treat vascular disease—the term used for problems that affect blood flow throughout the body’s blood vessels. Vascular disease involves multiple systems of the body and requires the close collaboration of highly-skilled...
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Pause: What You Need to Know
First of all: Don't panic if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, says Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease.
BlogThe Truth Behind Turmeric, Fish Oil, and Probiotic Supplements
Turmeric, fish oils, and probiotics are three of the hottest supplements on the market today, but you should exercise caution before adding them to your diet.
BlogSouth Shore VNA’s Telehealth Program Reduces Readmissions and Improves Patient Outcomes
What started in 2006 as a program with one nurse and 30 machines has grown to include coverage seven days a week using medical equipment that has the capacity to remotely monitor up to 175 patients.
News & MediaDOT Physicals
South Shore Health Urgent Care offers walk-in DOT physicals at six locations across the South Shore. Appointments are available as well and can be scheduled online.
Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer
While there has been a decline in colorectal cancer death rates in older adults for several decades, in people under age 50, colorectal cancer death rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 2.4% annually. Mandeep Saund, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
BlogCancer Diagnostic Imaging
Advances in diagnostic imaging now make it possible to identify and treat diseases in ways that were unimaginable as recently as 20 years ago. South Shore Health's team of board-certified radiologists is the largest in the region and offers patients a full range of diagnostic radiology and imaging...
Family Medicine
South Shore Health’s family medicine providers serve patients of all ages, addressing needs ranging from prevention and routine care to specialized care for the most complex diseases and conditions. South Shore Medical Center's family medicine providers focus on treating each patient as an...
The Right Diet for a Healthy Heart
Learn more about the diet choices you should make to keep your heart as healthy as possible.
BlogDonald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life
Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.
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