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...