48 results found for "safe medications"
Displaying 31 - 40 out of 48 results
What Is a Hospitalist?
Not sure what a hospitalist's role is on your care team? A South Shore Hospital hospitalist shares a little about the profession and why she loves what she does every day.
BlogDeep Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Prevention
Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.
BlogFive More Steps to Take to Decrease Your Risk of Falling
Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.
BlogLaboratory Services
South Shore Health offers laboratory services at multiple locations across the South Shore. Our Laboratory Services team tests samples for patients and providers to keep our community safe. A full list of lab locations and hours of operations can be found below. Information on fasting prior to labs...
COVID-19, Women, and Alcohol: Managing Pandemic Stress without Drinking
Women’s lives are more stressful than ever. And many women have turned to alcohol to cope. An addiction medicine doctor shares healthier alternatives to deal with stress, and how to get help to reduce alcohol consumption.
BlogFinding a Path Forward to Wellness – Cardiac Rehab Patient Shares His Journey
Eight months after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure, Sean Kiley is sharing his remarkable recovery story and giving thanks to South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehab program for putting him on the path to wellness.
BlogThe Importance of Properly Disposing of Prescription Drugs
October 28 is National Drug Take-Back Day. Find out how proper medication disposal keeps your family safe and locations to drop your prescription drugs.
BlogPregnancy & Childbirth
South Shore Health delivers a childbirth experience tailored to each family's needs and preferences. We also offer the region's only Level III NICU and the state's only Obstetrics Emergency Department.
Proper Disposal of Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs Can Save Lives
South Shore Hospital now has a prescription disposal drop box available to the public.
BlogFour Simple Steps to Reduce Fall Risks for the Elderly
A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.
Blog
