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Preventing Fall Respiratory Illness: Vaccines, Hand Hygiene, & More
This joint letter from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses the recent surge in RSV infections and what parents can do to keep children safe.
News & MediaSouth Shore Health Golf Classic Raises $320,000 for Behavioral Health Services
The South Shore Health annual Golf Classic, held on May 20, generated a record-breaking $320,000 – with all proceeds earmarked for the organization’s implementation of Behavioral Health services and initiatives.
News & MediaThe State of Midwifery at South Shore Health
Midwifery care has been an integral part of South Shore Health for more than 30 years. Learn how midwives at South Shore Hospital and beyond are improving women's health on the South Shore.
BlogWhat Is a Hospitalist?
Not sure what a hospitalist's role is on your care team? A South Shore Hospital hospitalist shares a little about the profession and why she loves what she does every day.
Blog4 Steps to Reducing Your COVID-19 Risk as Massachusetts Reopens
What activities are safe as states reopen? Todd Ellerin, MD shares four things to consider: People, Space, Time, and a COVID-19 Infection Prevention Bundle.
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.
BlogRanitidine Cancer Concerns: What Users of Zantac & Generics Need to Know
A recent announcement from the Food & Drug Administration has caused concern for users of Zantac and generic heartburn medication. Learn more about ranitidine and NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.
BlogGynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Endometrial Cancer
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about cancers of the female reproductive system, and emphasize the importance of routine screening and early detection.
BlogEsther Nganga's Story: Discovering Midwifery Care
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.
BlogWhat Do You Need to Know about Joint Replacement?
South Shore Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD, answers questions about joint replacement surgery.
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