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Placenta Donation Program 'Replicates the Circle of Life'
South Shore Hospital is the first in the state to participate in a Placenta Donation Program to help patients in wound care, surgery, and sports medicine get their lives back on track.
BlogJack Doherty's Story: A Life Reclaimed
Jack Doherty should not be here. After suffering a massive heart attack while playing hockey last fall, the 45-year father of five was dead. His heart had completely stopped. His skin was blue. “I was probably dead before my body hit the ice,” Jack said. However, an extraordinary series of events...
BlogFamilies Share Down Syndrome Pregnancy Journey with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program
As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.
BlogParenting & Childbirth Classes
Our maternity program offers a robust Expecting Mothers and Family Education Program. The program includes childbirth classes, baby care and parenting instruction, breastfeeding support and more resources to help you prepare for your new role with confidence. Education You Need For Your New Arrival...
Unique Course Readies New Grandparents for Childcare Role
When it comes to childbirth education, South Shore Health has all the bases covered for expectant parents. Whether preparing for labor and birth, breastfeeding support, or caring for your newborn in the early weeks of life, there are a wide array of courses to help guide first-time moms and dads. Now there’s a class specially designed for grandparents to be.
BlogDrowning Prevention for Children: Seven Layers of Protection at the Pool
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of one and four — but drownings are 100% preventable if the proper precautions are taken.
BlogCommunity Exercise Programs
When it comes to your health and wellness, regular exercise plays a key role. Exercise is good for both your mind and your body, improving your mood, assisting with weight loss, and helping you feel livelier and more energetic. South Shore Health's Center for Physical Wellness offers patients and...
Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart
February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a light on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.
BlogFive Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.
BlogThe Potential to Save a Life: Why You Should Consider Carrying Naloxone
Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
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