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Bridge Program

What we are: The Bridge Program is part of the Grayken Center for Treatment at South Shore Health, a regional healthcare system offering advanced health and wellness services, as an independent organization and in partnership with leading healthcare organizations. The Bridge Program specializes in...

Messaging & E-Visits

South Shore MyChart’s messaging platform is a convenient way to contact your care team and manage different aspects of your patient experience. Many patients also use MyChart’s messaging platform for medical advice, whether asking a question about a new symptom or offering an update on a chronic...

Christopher R Cannell, PA-C, DMSc, MPAS

Christopher Cannell

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South Weymouth, MA
Bio

Dr. Christopher Cannell is a doctoral-trained Physician Associate with over 22 years of multidisciplinary clinical experience in Emergency Medicine (CAQ-EM), Orthopedics, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine. He is nationally recognized for his leadership and expertise in healthcare quality, patient safety, and risk mitigation.  He is a frequent invited speaker on Provider Clinical Risk Management and a blogger for medical liability companies on these critical topics.

Dr. Cannell is a successful entrepreneur leading a six-figure consulting firm where he also trains and encourages other healthcare provider entrepreneurs to explore their passions, niches, and grow their own business.

Dr. Cannell has held key leadership positions including current President of PAs in Legal Medicine, Board of Directors for the Academy of Doctoral PAs and previously with Massachusetts Association of PAs, and Board Advisor for the SCUHS Doctor of Medical Science program. He has led clinical teams as an APC Director, Department Lead, healthcare system, program manager and thought leader and Chair of APC career letter committee, driving innovation in quality improvement, documentation, onboarding, population management, operations, and value-based care initiatives across health systems.  Created POCUS acute care program for PAs and NPs at the largest community hospital in Massachusetts in alignment with the department ultrasound director. 

Dr. Cannell is an experienced medical professional legal consultant (MPLC) and expert witness, certified through Auburn University and The Center for Legal Studies. He has over 8 years of experience providing expert witness and consulting services focused on clinical risk assessment, discovery, and standard of care.  His collaborative consulting work spans clinicians, legal teams, malpractice insurance consultants, executives, AI technology, and life sciences organizations.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Cannell serves as Assistant Professor Doctor of Medical Science Program at The University of Lynchburg, current adjunct faculty for the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Marshall B. Ketchum University and also previously with South College (Healthcare Law & Policy), and currently for Northeastern University School of Medical Sciences PA Program, and the Tufts School of Medicine PA Program. He is a subject matter expert in generative AI development, educational consulting for early career and transitional career NPs and PA’s, and interprofessional collaboration to advance the Quadruple Aim.

Dr. Cannell completed leadership training in Just Culture, High Reliability, as well as patient safety through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). He earned his DMSc from the University of Lynchburg, MPAS from MCPHS–Boston, and BA in Pre-Medical Studies and Psychology from Muhlenberg College. He has done additional leadership training from AAPA from The Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management.

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Five 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.
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Falls Prevention: Eight Steps to Take to Avoid Falls

Falls are one of the most common trauma injuries we see at South Shore Hospital, and are extremely dangerous for seniors.
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South Shore Hospital lowers its C-section rate with “Team Birth Project”

One year after being chosen as the pilot site for a one-of-its-kind study, South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, has seen a nearly 4-percent decrease in its first time cesarean section rate while continuing to improve communication, patient experience and outcomes during childbirth.
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Your Loved One Was Diagnosed with Dementia — Now What?

If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s likely that at some point, you’ve felt a little overwhelmed.
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Infants & Toddlers

At South Shore Medical Center, we believe that it's a privilege to care for the South Shore's infants and toddlers. We recognize that the early days and months of a child's life feature a mixture of stressful and wonderful moments for parents, whether it's your first child or a new addition to a...

Devon Carini's Story: One young woman’s near-death experience and the team who fought to bring her back

Devon Carini never expected a casual summer afternoon would drastically impact her life. But when her car was struck in the middle of an intersection, it took a skilled trauma team working As One to save her life.
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Outpatient 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...