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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.
BlogThe Potential to Save a Life: Why You Should Consider Carrying Naloxone
Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
BlogFive More Questions about Weight Loss Surgery, Answered
Have questions about weight loss surgery? Neil Ghushe, MD, medical director for the Brigham and Women's Center for metabolic and bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital, has answers.
BlogDrowning Prevention for Children: Seven Layers of Protection at the Pool
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of one and four — but drownings are 100% preventable if the proper precautions are taken.
BlogWhat You Need to Know about Measles in Massachusetts
A patient in the greater Boston area has been diagnosed with measles. South Shore Health's Todd Ellerin, MD, shares precautions you can take to keep your family safe.
BlogHow to Choose a Sunscreen
Overwhelmed by the options in the sunscreen aisle? Learn how to choose the right sunblock and stay safe in the sun.
BlogHoliday Help: Communication Strategies for Individuals with Hearing Loss, Dementia, and More
This holiday season, you may be preparing to host or take part in gatherings with family and friends. Have you thought about the communication needs of the loved ones you’ll be seeing? As a speech-language pathologist, I often watch the communication interactions that happen around this time of the...
BlogStop the Bleed® - September 15, 2026
Bleeding is one of the top causes of preventable death in trauma. 20% of people who have died from traumatic injuries may have survived with quick bleeding control. Stop the Bleed is part of a national campaign to address the most preventable cause of death in the nation: uncontrolled bleeding. This...
Events & ProgramsStop the Bleed® - September 24, 2026
Bleeding is one of the top causes of preventable death in trauma. 20% of people who have died from traumatic injuries may have survived with quick bleeding control. Stop the Bleed is part of a national campaign to address the most preventable cause of death in the nation: uncontrolled bleeding. This...
Events & ProgramsWhat You Need to Know about Vape-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI)
With a drastic increase in the number of suspected VAPI cases, Massachusetts recently instituted a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. Learn more about the illness behind the vape ban.
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