Radiation oncology—also called radiation therapy—uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment for about two-thirds of patients with cancer. While it may be used alone as treatment, it is often combined with...

A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that is used to detect and evaluate breast changes. Mammograms, in conjunction with breast examinations by a health professional and monthly breast self-exams, are the best means of detecting breast disease at its earliest stages. All of our mammography centers...

South Shore Health offers wig services within the Friendly Shop, located inside the McKim Family Main Entrance at South Shore Hospital. We've created a private, safe space within the Friendly Shop where our clients can feel comfortable during their wig consultations. Wig services are available for...

The Pediatrics Team at South Shore Medical Center features experienced physicians and advanced practice clinicians (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) who are experts in the health needs of infants, children, and teens/young adults. Our physicians and NPs work hand-in-hand with our nurses...

Members of the media must schedule all on-site and phone interviews with our experts through our News & Information Team. We will work to determine whether an interview is possible, coordinate arrangements, and then meet and accompany journalists to the interview. Please be assured that we will do...

South Shore Health offers lactation and breastfeeding support. Our goal is to help you understand your feeding options and meet your feeding goals. Our facility is staffed with IBCLCs, CLCs and RNs to support you with latching, positioning, hand-expressing, and pumping throughout your postpartum...