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South Shore Hospital nurses recognized again for excellence
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has once again bestowed the coveted and prestigious Magnet® certification status on South Shore Hospital. Magnet® recognition is the highest national credential for nursing excellence, serving as the gold standard for nursing practice. Only eight...
News & MediaCaroline's Story: Both Hands Back in the Game
Positioning herself to perfectly execute a winning shot is something Caroline McCarthy does well. Last summer, however, she never could have imagined that a tie-breaking point in a game would land her in South Shore Hospital’s emergency department with a severe wrist fracture. “I was shocked...
Blog10th Annual Croquet Classic a Huge Success!
The Friends of South Shore Health System hosted an Alice in Wonderland-themed Croquet Classic – raising more than $22,500 for pediatric programs. Learn more.
News & MediaSouth Shore Health Nurse Leaders and Emerging Nurse Leaders Attend Organization of Nurse Leaders Winter Quarterly Meeting
Nurse leaders and emerging nurse leaders from across South Shore Health attended the meeting, with four South Shore Health colleagues successfully submitting abstracts for poster presentation.
News & MediaSouth Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital Celebrate Opening of Boston Children’s Norwell
South Shore Health and Boston Children’s Hospital recently celebrated the opening of Boston Children’s Physicians Norwell with a ribbon cutting at South Shore Medical Center, 143 Longwater Drive in Norwell. The new location expands the organizations’ long-standing collaboration and brings more...
News & MediaFive More Steps to Take to Decrease Your Risk of Falling
Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.
BlogHuman Trafficking Prevention: Warning Signs and Ways to Help
Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.
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.
BlogHow to Help Someone Who Is Overdosing
Overdoses are a tragic but common occurrence. Here are some dos and don’ts for untrained bystanders who suspect someone may be experiencing an overdose.
BlogThe Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back
Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.
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