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Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Pickleball continues to increase in popularity – but an increase in pickleball players means an increase in pickleball injuries! Peggy discusses common pickleball injuries she sees as a certified hand therapist at South Shore Health.
BlogCancer Prevention Month: Eight Tips to Reduce Your Risk
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the steps you can take and the changes you can make to lower your risk of developing cancer – the second leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease. According to the American Association for Cancer...
BlogRedefining High Blood Pressure
Brendan Merchant, MD, cardiologist at South Shore Hospital, explains the new high blood pressure guidelines set by the American Heart Association.
BlogNon-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT)
Non-Invasive Prenatal testing (NIPT), also known as cell-free DNA is a prenatal test that screens for common chromosome conditions, such as Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). NIPT is focused on screening for chromosome conditions, but it can also reveal the sex of the baby if desired. Screening tests are...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Screening Tests Key to Prevention, Early Detection
March is National Colorectal Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the disease, which is the third most common cancer for both men and women, and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. The American Cancer Society (ACS), predicts that more than 153,000...
BlogPreparing for Respiratory Virus Season: COVID-19, Flu, and RSV
Respiratory viruses are with us throughout the year, but infections tend to spike in the fall and winter months as we spend more time indoors.
BlogTrauma Program Injury Prevention Team Hosts First CarFit Driver Safety Event
Held in Weymouth, this event offers free, personalized check-ups to help older drivers optimize their vehicles to meet their needs.
News & MediaSam Skura Named Executive Vice President, COO of South Shore Health
Allen L. Smith, MD, MS, President & CEO, South Shore Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Skura as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Skura brings an impressive 30-year career in healthcare leadership experience across academic medical centers, community...
News & MediaA New Benefit for Presidents' Circle Members
Russelectric taps the expertise of South Shore Health to help its employees live healthier lives. Learn how your organization can do the same.
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