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MIH at One Year Plays Pivotal Role Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
It has been one year since South Shore Health launched its Mobile Integrated Health program, and its success to date is evident. The team has made tremendous strides in improving access to critical, patient-centered healthcare by servicing over 2,000 individuals in their South Shore homes or other...
News & MediaFalls 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.
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...
“Conference Room on Wheels” Improves the Virtual Community Exercise Experience
Taking a beloved series of community exercise programs virtual due to COVID-19 wasn't easy. But South Shore Health's IS team had a solution--on wheels.
News & MediaPain-Free and Active Again, Hip Replacement Surgery ‘Has Allowed Me to Do It’
Despite the painful arthritis in his hips, David Payne wasn’t sure he should have hip replacement surgery. “At my age, I was wondering if I should get it done,” the Weymouth resident recalled. “But the doctor (orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD) recommended it.” And Payne is glad he did.
BlogHow to Go Back to School Safely during COVID-19
There are many factors to consider as we decide how to safely educate children this fall. Get an infectious disease expert's take on what educators and parents need to think about.
BlogSouth Shore VNA’s Telehealth Program Reduces Readmissions and Improves Patient Outcomes
What started in 2006 as a program with one nurse and 30 machines has grown to include coverage seven days a week using medical equipment that has the capacity to remotely monitor up to 175 patients.
News & Media"Project Gratitude" brings signs of support to South Shore Hospital
Preschooler Braden Hussey wanted to show his gratitude for healthcare workers in the area — and his whole school joined him.
BlogOne Woman's Story: Rebuilding Strength After a Heart Attack
Your life is put into perspective when all that’s standing between you and death is the level of precision and collaboration amongst your healthcare providers. “They knew what they were doing and were all very confident,” Beverly Akins said. “I can’t say enough for South Shore Hospital’s EMT’s, the...
BlogYour 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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