Members of the media must schedule all on-site and phone interviews with our experts through our News & Information Team. We will work to determine whether an interview is possible, coordinate arrangements, and then meet and accompany journalists to the interview. Please be assured that we will do...

South Shore Health orthopedic specialists are experts in diagnosing and treating conditions and injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow (also known as the “upper extremities”). Most injuries can be treated without surgery, but when surgery is needed, our fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeons...

A bone density scan is a way to measure the strength of your bones and helps determines if you have osteoporosis, a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile and are more likely to break. The test, also called a DEXA scan, is a type of X-ray. The test is quick and non-invasive...

The Patient Departure Lounge at South Shore Hospital is a comfortable, safe place to wait when you have been discharged and your transportation has not yet arrived. The Patient Departure Lounge is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your care team will inform you if you are eligible to wait...