Learn more about what drives Dr. Hershey, his vision for the future of Critical Care at South Shore Health, and his passion for giving back.

As healthcare continues to evolve, physician assistants are becoming a more integral part of your care team. A South Shore Medical Center physician assistant answers common questions about these providers.

For 26 years, Youth Health Connection (YHC) has helped young people deal with the challenges they face as they mature. The group recently welcomed Karen Peterson to continue this critical program. Learn more about Karen's background and the future of the program.

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...

There's a wide variety of people who will help you safely welcome your baby into the world. A midwife explains the key players and their role in your labor and delivery team.

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...

Confused about what's covered during your upcoming physical? You're not alone — these tips will prevent surprise bills by keeping you informed.

Devon Carini never expected a casual summer afternoon would drastically impact her life. But when her car was struck in the middle of an intersection, it took a skilled trauma team working As One to save her life.

One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support his favorite charitable program, the Walk for Hospice. The next, he was laid out on the dining hall floor from a heart attack with a second one on...

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of South Shore Hospital, patients shared fond memories of their experiences at the Hospital over the years.