Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.

Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.

Revisit or create an emergency preparedness plan before a serious storm arrives.

Living with chronic back pain can be draining, and Aimee knew the toll back pain had taken on her body. When her primary care physician referred her to the Spine Center located in South Shore Hospital’s Center for Orthopedics, Spine and Sports Medicine, Aimee was ready to conquer chronic back pain once and for all.

When a minor bicycle injury turned out to require critical care, Fallon Keating's family turned to South Shore Hospital. Learn how our caregivers worked As One to save this young girl's life.

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...

As he waited for a double lung transplant, Andrew needed a new pulmonary rehab program when his closed its doors. He found the perfect spot at South Shore Hospital.

When Bizzy needed surgery at South Shore Hospital, her mother was hoping for something quick and unremarkable. Instead, the procedure ended up being memorable for all the right reasons.

A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.