Palliative care is an often misunderstood healthcare specialty. This blog debunks myths that we would like patients and families to understand.

South Shore Medical Center does not allow patients who have not received vaccinations to receive care at its facilities. Dr. Jeremy Warhaftig explains why.

As a cardiac nurse, Joanne Privett cared for thousands of patients. But she faced a new challenge when her husband had a heart attack. Read her family's story.

Get nutrition advice from our registered dietitians about how to supplement your workouts with smart eating choices this Spring.

Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.

Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.

Get-thin-quick schemes are everywhere. A dietitian shares how to find a diet that will help you meet your weight loss goals safely.

Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

Kathryn Morini, RN in the Critical Care Unit at South Shore Hospital, shares the story of losing her sister to an overdose and how she gives back to the community to honor her memory.