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Jillian and Monroe's Story: "We Are Alive Because of Them."
When Jillian experienced an emergency late in her pregnancy, a diversion to South Shore Hospital saved both her life and the life of her newborn daughter, Monroe.
BlogComing Together, As One, for a Critical Care Colleague
A South Shore Hospital critical care nurse had just started with the organization when an illness had him sidelined. But South Shore Health colleagues came together to support him during a tough time.
BlogBaby on the Way! Bridgewater Mom Delivers in the Backseat
When she felt the first contractions at 11:15 p.m. New Year’s Eve, Renai Townsend thought she had time to get to Boston to deliver her second child. “I thought they were Braxton Hicks contractions, which I had before,” she said. Renai called her parents to come over to watch her 2-year-old son, Will...
News & MediaEd & Wendy Batchelder: A Tiny Miracle
Sometimes, the biggest miracles come in the smallest packages. After trying unsuccessfully for many years to get pregnant, Ed and Wendy Batchelder of Bridgewater were shocked when Wendy became pregnant at age 44. “It was a total surprise, but a wonderful, happy surprise,” Wendy said. “We had pretty...
BlogYour Loved One Was Diagnosed with Dementia — Now What?
If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s likely that at some point, you’ve felt a little overwhelmed.
BlogBack & Spine
Back pain—particularly low back pain—is a common problem that most people experience at some point in their lives. For most, the pain only lasts for a short period of time then goes away. But for others, back pain can last for years, seriously affecting their quality of life. South Shore Health’s...
Primary Care
Primary care providers at South Shore Medical Center provide care at every age and stage of life. Primary care physicians, physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) provide preventive care, guidance on how to live a healthy lifestyle , and ensure you get immunizations and screenings...
Esther Nganga's Story: Discovering Midwifery Care
As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.
BlogYour Questions about Behavioral Health, Answered
Antony Sheehan from Aspire Health Alliance answers questions about behavioral health and the Words Matter campaign as a part of One Healthy Boston.
BlogGuidance and Support Before and After a Double Lung Transplant: Andrew’s Pulmonary Rehab Story
As he waited for a double lung transplant, Andrew needed a new pulmonary rehab program when his closed its doors. He found the perfect spot at South Shore Hospital.
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