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Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels
Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.
BlogAdvice for New Moms from Experienced Parents
In honor of Mother's Day, we asked our caregivers to share advice for new moms. Here are a few of our favorite nuggets of wisdom.
BlogVolunteering
Volunteers play key roles across South Shore Health, including assisting in clerical work and helping patients and family members navigate through our facilities. Our volunteers truly make a difference in the lives of our caregivers, our patients, and their families. Interested in volunteering at...
CT Scans
PET Scan / CT Scan (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is the most advanced medical imaging technique available today. It layers two images; one PET scan which detects changes in cell activity and one CT scan which details fine structures within the body. Together, they make an...
MRI
Our Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems depict the inside of the body with incredible clarity. Your physicians can use MRIs to quickly and easily identify areas of treatment, track progress, and detect serious conditions. MRI scans don't involve surgery, radiation, or hospitalization, and have...
How to Tell if Your Child Is Ready to Stay Home Alone
It’s only a matter of time before children will stay home alone, whether it’s been carefully planned or the result of an unexpected circumstance. An expert explains how you can ensure that your child’s first experience home alone goes well.
BlogThe Life-Changing Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Nurse's Personal Story
As a cardiac nurse, Joanne Privett cared for thousands of patients. But she faced a new challenge when her husband had a heart attack. Read her family's story.
BlogHow to Help Someone Who Is Overdosing
Overdoses are a tragic but common occurrence. Here are some dos and don’ts for untrained bystanders who suspect someone may be experiencing an overdose.
BlogWhat Moms Need to Know Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.
BlogFighting the Loss of Addiction with Love: One Nurse's Story
Kathryn Morini, RN in the Critical Care Unit at South Shore Hospital, shares the story of losing her sister to an overdose and how she gives back to the community to honor her memory.
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