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Three Common Foot Conditions & How to Avoid Them

If you think about it, your feet are pretty amazing – they spend a lifetime taking you where you want to go, from your first steps as a baby through marathons, triathlons, and strolls in the park. In fact, per the American Podiatric Medical Association, the average American will log 75,000 miles on...
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Holiday 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...
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Falls 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.
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Emily McKinnon, PA-C

Emily McKinnon

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South Weymouth, MA
Bio

My focus is to provide high quality health care and excellent communication with my patients. 

 

I have worked clinically as a PA since 2014 in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, and subacute rehabs. This has provided me a deeper understanding of the healthcare system and the trajectory of the patient experience across multiple healthcare settings. Outside of work, I love music, traveling, and food.

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Mary Ellen O'Brien, MD, MBA

Dr. Mary Ellen O'Brien

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South Weymouth, MA
Bio

I enjoy the challenge of the diagnostic process of medicine, which is one of the many reasons I have chosen to work as a nocturnist, which is a hospital-based physician who works overnight. In my free time, I've been known to read books about the American Revolution and Colonial Period, or attend hard rock/metal concerts. Also, '90s music is in my head all of the time. 

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New Educational Program Reduces Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder

South Shore Health nurse champions launched a substance use disorder educational program which includes a model centered around eliminating language and behaviors that stigmatize patients with the disorder.
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How to Identify Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

When the summer temperatures soar, it's important to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Learn more about how to identify and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Falls Prevention Tips During Icy & Snowy Conditions

Falls are a leading cause of injury for our Level II Trauma Center, and falls can become more likely during winter weather due to snow and ice, particularly black ice. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team shares a series of tips to help prevent injuries from slips and falls during the winter.
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Physical Therapy & Wellness

South Shore Health's Physical Therapy and Wellness program focuses on personalized patient care that gets results. Our therapists listen to your goals and work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs. Our goal is to get you back to doing the activities that matter...

Core and More

If you’re struggling with back pain or have trouble accomplishing day-to-day activities, you may have a weak core. Strengthening your core promotes good posture, reduces back pain, and prevents injuries. This small group program, led by an experienced exercise therapist, will improve your endurance...
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