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Pandemic Halloween: How to Safely Celebrate Spooky Season

Trick-or-treating isn't worth the risk during COVID-19. An infectious disease expert explains why and shares safer Halloween activities.
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What 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.
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Medical Oncology

The medical oncology team at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health—focuses on you. From diagnosing your cancer and developing your treatment plan to coordinating your overall care, the team collaborates with the Center’s surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists and other...

Beyond the Operating Room: The Multifaceted Role of Today’s Anesthesiologists

Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.
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Notice of Virtual Public Forum on Determination of Need Application

The forum will be held on Thursday, March 18th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Any interested persons are invited to attend and provide comments.
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What to Expect When You’re Giving Birth during COVID-19

However you're feeling, it's normal. A South Shore Health midwife explains what families should expect when welcoming a baby at South Shore Hospital.
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Cynthia C MacLachlan, CNP, MSN

Cynthia MacLachlan, CNP, South Shore Women's Health

Locations

Weymouth, MA
Plymouth, MA
Whitman, MA
Bio

My objective is to help my patients manage and maintain their physical and mental health. 

I truly enjoy working with and helping my patients to be their healthiest versions of themselves. I enjoy the long-term relationships that I have developed. it is important to me to take the time to listen, communicate, and build trust with my patients. 

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, lifting weights, and spending time with my friends and family.  

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Vivek B Patel, MD

Head shot of Vivek Patel, MD

Locations

South Weymouth, MA
Bio

It is a privilege to help people in need get back to being healthy. Individualized care plans and communication are paramount to practicing medicine, I strive to provide the care patients need. Outside of work, I like to try new sports and spend time with family; diligently working to excel in golf.

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Ask the Nutritionist

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute created this app to help you find recipes for staying healthy, getting you through treatment, and living and eating healthy for the rest of your life. We’ve worked with our nutritionists who are registered dietitians to help you find the optimal diet for any stage of...

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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