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Leapfrog rating designates South Shore Hospital among the safest in the U.S.

South Shore Hospital has once again earned an “A” safety grade rating from the Leapfrog Group, a designation that ranks the hospital among the safest in the United States. South Shore Hospital is part of South Shore Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty...
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Ten Ways to Identify and Alleviate Caregiver Stress

Caring for a sick or elderly loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Learn how to identify signs of burnout and tips to alleviate stress.
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Midwifery Care

South Shore Health's highly-skilled, board-certified nurse midwives provide a personalized pregnancy and birth experience for every woman. Our nurse midwives can care for most expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy, collaborating with OB/GYNs or maternal-fetal medicine experts when necessary...

Jennifer B Turchetta, CNP, CPNP, DNP

Jennifer Turchetta

Locations

Weymouth, MA
Bio

My mission is to provide comprehensive care and holistic support to patients throughout their cancer journey.

With over a decade of service in healthcare, I have expertise in clinical practice, research, and patient-centered care. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from UMASS Worcester. My experience ranges across inpatient and outpatient settings, including hematology, oncology, clinical research, medical/surgical care, and primary care.  Outside work, I enjoy sailing and spending time with my family including our dog Una. 

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South Shore Medical Center Shifts to Walk-In Lab Services

Effective May 16, 2023, South Shore Medical Center shifted to a walk-in model for blood draws and sample drop-offs. Instead of scheduling a lab appointment, patients with active orders for a blood draw or sample drop-off can conveniently walk in to any South Shore Medical Center lab, check in at the lab desk, and get the services they need.
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Alcohol 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.
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Five Questions On Skin Cancer, Answered

With more than 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. It’s also one of the most preventable.
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South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community

At a time when most doctors had solo practices, founding physicians – Frederick Freidman, Donald Garland, Arthur Garceau, Gerald Collins, and Wallace Kemp and Administrator Betty Allen – joined together to create an integrated group practice committed to providing comprehensive quality patient care.
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Five Benefits of Nutrition & Diabetes Education in a Group Setting

It can be intimidating at first, but you may find that group education is even better than what you receive in an individual session with your provider. Here's why.
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David A Halle, MD

Dr. David Halle, Internal Medicine, South Shore Medical Center

Locations

Norwell, MA
Bio

My treatment philosophy is to provide high quality, compassionate, and patient centered care.

Throughout my career at BU Medical Center and South Shore Health, I have divided my time between healthcare administration and direct patient care. Administratively, I have focused on medical education, patient safety and quality improvement. However, my true passion for medicine is driven by the bonds I build with my patients and caring for them throughout life. 

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