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The Potential to Save a Life: Why You Should Consider Carrying Naloxone
Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
BlogBridge Program, HEAL Weymouth Highlighted at MHA Conference
Did you know that the Bridge Program, part of the Grayken Center for Treatment at South Shore Health has treated 1,765 people and performed 14,236 office visits since its inception? And, through the efforts of the nationally-sponsored, Weymouth-based HEAL (Helping End Addiction Long-term) Initiative...
News & MediaWhat You Need to Know About Counterfeit Prescription Pills
A recent DEA report contained troubling information about counterfeit pills that have made their way into Massachusetts.
BlogBridge Program Award to Support Peer-Based Opioid Addiction Services
The Bridge Program, a service of South Shore Health’s Grayken Center for Treatment, is one of six “promising community-driven projects,” to receive a RIZE Massachusetts Foundation grant, dedicated to funding and creating solutions to end the overdose crisis. Together We RIZE, a campaign created to...
News & MediaSouth Shore Health Announces Record Setting $10 Million Gift
South Shore Health announced that they have received the largest private gift in the organization’s 97-year history to support Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health services and initiatives.
News & MediaAlcohol Use Disorder: A Crisis in Plain Sight
The nation's ongoing opioid crisis is serious. But we're contending with an equally devastating crisis: Alcohol abuse and addiction. South Shore Health's emergency care doctors and behavioral health experts share the data and resources available to those struggling with alcohol use disorders.
BlogHow to Help Someone Who Is Overdosing
Overdoses are a tragic but common occurrence. Here are some dos and don’ts for untrained bystanders who suspect someone may be experiencing an overdose.
BlogSafety Tips for Parents during the Pediatric Medication Shortage
Supply chain issues and increased demand during a very active respiratory virus season, have caused a shortage of common over-the-counter pediatric medications, including liquid ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
Blog30 Years of Life-Saving Medical Care: South Shore EMS Celebrates Three Decades of First Responder Services
With support from its longstanding partnership with Best Automotive of Hingham, South Shore EMS has evolved into a premier emergency response team.
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