There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

South Shore Hospital Pastoral Care Manager explains why it's so important for families to talk about end-of-life care.

Palliative care is an often misunderstood healthcare specialty. This blog debunks myths that we would like patients and families to understand.

Caring for a sick or elderly loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Learn how to identify signs of burnout and tips to alleviate stress.

Game-day snacks ruining your nutritional game-plan? Our nutritionists offer healthier menu options that will please a crowd. Visit out blog for the playbook!

It doesn't only make exercise more fun--music helps older adults stay healthy. Learn more on the South Shore Health blog.

During National Nurses’ Week, we celebrate the critical importance of our nurses. See the nurses who won special recognition for their extraordinary work in 2017.

Check out South Shore Health's most popular blog posts of 2017.

Check which blog topics resonated with our readers and tell us which topics you'd like South Shore Health's experts to discuss in the year ahead.

There are many myths about midwives based on centuries-old images or simple misunderstandings. Learn the truth about some of these common midwifery myths.