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Skin Cancer Awareness: Most Prevalent Cancer is Also the Most Preventable
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of prevention and screening. With more than 5 million cases diagnosed each year, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. It’s also one of the most preventable. According to the Skin...
BlogMark's Weight Loss Story: "It's the Best Thing I've Ever Done for Myself."
For many patients, the decision to pursue weight loss surgery isn't an immediate one - it's a process that unfolds over the course of months or years. That was the case for Mark, who began looking at bariatric surgery many years ago. "I looked into it probably 10 or so years ago," he said. "At that...
BlogChildbirth Preparation - Two (3) Hour Sessions
Our one-day course will help you develop an understanding of labor, the birth process and post-partum recovery. Coping skills include breathing and relaxation techniques and guided imagery exercises. Medical considerations will be discussed. Immediate newborn care and breastfeeding will be briefly...
Events & ProgramsCara L Sacchetti, MD
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I chose family medicine so that I could treat a wide spectrum of medical conditions and so that I could treat all ages, including newborns and multiple generations, in one family. This helps me to treat the whole person because knowing a person's social background is essential. I firmly believe that emotional and mental well-being are key factors in maintaining good overall health.
I grew up in Quincy and love living and working near my family and friends. I enjoy spending time at the beach, traveling to exotic places, going out dancing, skiing, cooking/baking, and following Boston sports teams.
Chronic Pain: Emerging Therapies
If you or a loved one is living with chronic pain, you know how much it can affect every part of life. Join The Friends of South Shore Health for this informative virtual presentation, which will introduce you to promising new therapies that may offer relief, without relying on medication alone...
Events & ProgramsSouth Shore Hospital Investigates COVID-19 ICU Patient Isolation and its Consequences on the Mental Health of Family Members
A new study designed to investigate how a patient’s COVID-19 ICU hospitalization affects the mental health of family members is currently under way at South Shore Hospital.
News & MediaColin O'Donnell: It’s Rewarding to Help People Recover the Way They Want – at Home
November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes. At South Shore Health, our VNA team works collaboratively to care for patients with chronic illnesses...
BlogSouth Shore Health Earns National Recognition from AMA for Commitment to Provider Well-Being
The Joy in Medicine recognition celebrates organizations that create environments where health care professionals can thrive.
News & MediaCOVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended
Two years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant people by numerous professional medical organizations and yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just over 40 percent of that population is vaccinated against the virus, compared to...
BlogLife After Ostomy Surgery: What No One Tells You
Many patients are unprepared for the emotional and psychological adjustments of life with an ostomy. Cody shares practical tips on what ostomy patients need to know.
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