The South Shore Health community mourns the loss of Paul D. MacElhiney, who passed away on August 4, 2020.

At South Shore Medical Center, we know that trust and transparency are key to a strong relationship with your care provider. With that in mind, we wanted to acknowledge some of the challenges patients have experienced in recent months and discuss the steps we’re taking to address those challenges.

South Weymouth, Mass., (October 3, 2018) - In an effort to reduce the growing epidemic of unnecessary cesarean deliveries, South Shore Hospital has teamed-up with Ariadne Labs, a joint center between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, to implement a new...

This new machine allows our pathologists to quickly pinpoint areas of concern within biopsy specimens, enhancing the precision and efficiency of our cancer diagnostics.

South Shore Health has received a $5 million gift from Digger & Susan Donahue of Norwell, President and CEO Allen L. Smith, MD, MS announced today. The Donahues are long-time donors to the healthcare organization. The gift is a testament to the impact of the exceptional work that the health system...

The South Shore Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allen L. Smith, MD, MS will become its next president & chief executive officer. Dr. Smith, who joins South Shore Health on November 30th, most recently served as president of the Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization (BWPO)...

Generosity took center stage at South Shore Health’s 2025 Gala, where a record-breaking $1.2 million was raised to support lifesaving Emergency Services.

The South Shore Health Pharmacy team has developed a DIY process to replenish much-needed hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 crisis. “Using a blend of ingenuity, teamwork, and guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), our pharmacy group has implemented a creative and efficient method for...

In an effort to help our patients continue their rehabilitation during COVID-19, we're happy to announce the availability of PT and OT virtual visits.

We're pleased to bring The Women's Center of SSMC's expertise to new locations in Plymouth and Whitman.