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Your Questions about Coronavirus, Answered
As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continue to mount, concern grows. Director of Infectious Disease Todd Ellerin, MD answers common questions about the virus.
BlogBoston Magazine Honors 45 South Shore Hospital Physicians as Top Doctors
Boston Magazine has recognized 45 South Shore Hospital physicians and surgeons across 21 specialties in its 2026 Top Doctors guide.
News & MediaWhat To Do When You Have the Flu
When is the flu serious enough to visit the ER? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Diseases weighs in.
BlogWound Care Conditions & Treatments
Our wound care experts provide specialized care for complex wounds. We help patients suffering from chronic, non-healing wounds, such as burns, pressure sores, and severe infections. We also help patients whose wounds haven’t healed due to complications from diabetes, radiation therapy, trauma, or...
Shady Fattoum, MD
Locations
South Weymouth, MA
Weymouth, MA
Bio
Communication is the single most important tool in medicine which I try to achieve every day.
In my free time I enjoy cooking, spending time outdoors, and being with friends and family.
Everything You Need to Know About Cyclospora
On Monday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued a press release about this parasite. Learn more about what it is, where it comes from, and how to avoid it.
BlogConnor Long, PA-C
Locations
South Weymouth, MA
Bio
My mission is to provide culturally competent, evidence-based, and compassionate care to improve the quality of life of all of my patients.
Medical care that not only tends to patients’ physiological ailments but imparts a sense of emotional comfort is the preeminent force in my practice. I completed my training at Tufts University School of Medicine, where I received a Masters Degree in Medical Science and another Masters Degree in Public Health.
Do Adults Need a Measles Titer Check?
As measles exposure makes headlines across the nation and right here on the South Shore, adults are questioning whether or not they’re truly immune to the disease. Many are pretty sure they’ve had their measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, but they want to be sure they’re unlikely to catch this...
BlogUrgent Care: An Important Option while Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts
Have the flu? Learn why urgent care may be the best place to seek relief for mild to moderate symptoms of influenza.
News & Media5 Small Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus
Concern about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, but you don't need to make drastic changes to help prevent its spread.
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