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Soaring After Weight Loss Surgery: ‘My Life Has Started All Over’
The sky is no longer the limit for Donyelle Carmody. Nine months after having gastric bypass surgery at South Shore Health, the Rockland resident checked a lofty goal off her bucket list: skydiving. Before the surgery, this high-flying adventure and other life experiences, wouldn’t have been possible.
BlogEight Truths about Spiritual Care – Inspired by the Octopus
Inspired by the octopus, Emily, a chaplain at South Shore Hospital, sheds light on the role of spiritual caregivers in a modern hospital.
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.
BlogFive Heart Attack Signs Every Woman Should Know
Many women experience different symptoms than expected when suffering from a heart attack.
BlogMen'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.
BlogPalliative Care Team Supports Patients and Families Navigating Serious Illness
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to raise awareness about this specialized care and to recognize the dedicated caregivers and professionals committed to providing comfort and support to patients with serious, chronic and/or life-limiting illnesses.
BlogSouth Shore Hospital Cardiologists Keep the Pace in Heart Innovation
Cardiac pacing in the field of cardiovascular medicine is rapidly evolving as advancements in technology and engineering provide clinicians new and exciting ways to care for an aging population.
BlogPlay it Safe When Giving Toys this Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, many of us are busily working through wish lists, hoping to find the perfect present for the children in our lives. Safety should come first when choosing toys for kids – at holiday time and throughout the year.
BlogWomen and Heart Disease (Infographic)
Heart disease is the single leading cause of death for women in the US, claiming the lives of more women than all forms of cancer combined. Are you at risk?
BlogJason Tracy, MD on Carfentanil on the South Shore
Jason Tracy, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Health, spoke to WBUR about carfentanil, a dangerously strong synthetic opiate, and its impact on our Emergency Department.
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