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Bone Health for Survivorship
One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.
BlogThe Center for Wound Healing Gets Pembroke Woman Back on Her Feet
Treatment from South Shore Health's Center for Wound Healing got Mildred McGaffigan of Pembroke back in action after a serious injury. Read her story.
BlogMedical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain
Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.
BlogSouth Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Comprehensive Patient Care
South Shore Medical Center (SSMC), part of South Shore Health, will celebrate its 60th anniversary on March 24, 2022. The milestone marks six decades of high-quality patient care on the South Shore.
News & MediaMRI
Our Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems depict the inside of the body with incredible clarity. Your physicians can use MRIs to quickly and easily identify areas of treatment, track progress, and detect serious conditions. MRI scans don't involve surgery, radiation, or hospitalization, and have...
Trauma Center
Accidents happen when you least expect them. But South Shore Health is always ready to respond. South Shore Hospital is the first verified and designated Level II Trauma Center south of Boston, including the Cape and Islands. This means we are equipped to handle all critical injuries, 24 hours a day...
Nine Rules for Safe Ladder Use
Ladder falls can cause serious injury. South Shore Health's injury prevention team shares some simple ladder safety tips to keep you out of the Emergency Department.
BlogCT Scans
PET Scan / CT Scan (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is the most advanced medical imaging technique available today. It layers two images; one PET scan which detects changes in cell activity and one CT scan which details fine structures within the body. Together, they make an...
Play it Safe: Four Ways to Prevent Facial Injuries
The face of a young athlete can easily be injured if the proper precautions are not used while participating in sports. Learn how to reduce the risk of injury.
BlogColleague Spotlight: South Shore Health's Ironman
Dean Haspela, nurse manager on the orthopedics unit at South Shore Hospital competes in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
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