Thomas McCarthy, ChFC®, AIF®, Managing Partner of KAF Wealth Management, was named a finalist for the Community Service Award from the Invest in Others organization, which honors financial advisors nationally for outstanding charitable work. In recognition of McCarthy’s service and commitment, the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation awarded $25,000 to South Shore Health in his honor.

IMPACT Melanoma Foundation and Arbella Insurance recently donated 150 “sun- safe” gift bags to South Shore Hospital’s newest parents and their newborns.

U.S. News & World Report has named South Shore Hospital as a “High Performing” hospital for two adult specialties and five procedures and conditions. “High Performing” is the highest rating a hospital can earn.

The agreement will ensure a seamless and caring experience for Hospice of the South Shore patients and their families.

South Shore Health EMS recently hosted a Child Passenger Seat (CPS) certification course for first responders in the region. More than 30 attendees participated in the three-day course, which included classroom instruction, hands-on work with car seats, and a community safety seat checkup event.

The Hospital is one of only two community-based hospitals ranked in the Top Ten in Massachusetts.