As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.

Each year in the U.S. an estimated 4,000 people die by drowning, that's an average of 11 drowning deaths per day. Drownings happen in seconds and are often silent. They are also preventable by following these swimming safety tips.

South Shore Hospital's NICU is the first in Massachusetts to implement a model of care that makes parents like Jeannie and Jeremy Angelos equal members of their baby's care team.

Last March, just as the pandemic was ramping up in Massachusetts, Louisa dialed 9-1-1. Her husband Michael was suffering from an acute infection and needed urgent medical attention.

Swimming is a great way to stay cool on a hot South Shore summer's day. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips on how to stay safe in and around the water.

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.