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A Different Holiday Season: Coping with the Loss of Holiday Traditions
COVID-19 has forced many families to forego annual holiday traditions, which can lead to feelings of sadness and disappointment. As Dr. Green explains, it's important to channel those feelings in the right direction.
BlogSouth Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community
At a time when most doctors had solo practices, founding physicians – Frederick Freidman, Donald Garland, Arthur Garceau, Gerald Collins, and Wallace Kemp and Administrator Betty Allen – joined together to create an integrated group practice committed to providing comprehensive quality patient care.
BlogOutpatient Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Is your knee or hip pain unbearable, but you just don’t want to spend four or five days in a hospital? South Shore Health now offers outpatient total joint replacement surgery. Knee replacements, hip replacements, and shoulder replacements historically have required extended stays in the hospital...
Nick Hall's Story: Getting Back in the Game After a Sports Injury
When young athletes get injured, they often embark on a challenging journey that can take them off the field for some time. Star student-athlete, Nick Hall, understands this journey all too well, when an ordinary practice at the start of his senior football season at Cohasset High School ended with...
BlogWhat Pediatric Patients Need to Know about COVID-19
Concerned about bringing your child in for a well-visit during the COVID-19 pandemic? South Shore Medical Center's pediatric team provides an update for patients.
BlogFour Steps to Ensure Your Safety During Hurricane Season
Revisit or create an emergency preparedness plan before a serious storm arrives.
BlogHow Much is Too Much? Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
Today's athletes are dedicated to their craft, often spending long hours training. However, it's important to avoid overdoing it - you don't want to be sidelined by an overuse injury!
BlogGynecology
Gynecological health affects so much of a patient's life: their self-image, their activity levels, their moods, their relationships, and more. The care team at South Shore Health is dedicated to providing individualized care from exceptional and experienced providers. South Shore Health offers...
Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.
BlogEnvironmental Sustainability
At South Shore Health, we know our environment impacts all of our health and wellness, and we’re committed to ecologically responsible healthcare practices. Hospitals consume a large amount of energy and use many materials that contribute to increased waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, it...
