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Cancer Diagnostic Imaging

Advances in diagnostic imaging now make it possible to identify and treat diseases in ways that were unimaginable as recently as 20 years ago. South Shore Health's team of board-certified radiologists is the largest in the region and offers patients a full range of diagnostic radiology and imaging...

Liana MacDonald, CNP, WHNP

Liana MacDonald

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Weymouth, MA
Bio

Liana MacDonald is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Regis College with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2020. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2016 and began her nursing career in the Emergency Department. She has been working as a Labor and Delivery nurse since 2019.

Liana is passionate about health equity and eliminating the gap in care amongst different races and ethnicities. She is proud of her focus on adolescent health, substance use disorders in pregnancy, and trauma-informed care.  

When not at work, Liana can be found spending her time with family, friends, and her rescue dog. She loves to travel to new cities and countries and learn about different cultures. She also loves to give back to her community.

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Spinal Cord Injuries: Facts and Prevention Tips

The spinal cord plays an essential role in the human body, serving as a messenger between your brain and the rest of your body (and vice versa).
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Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.
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Colin O'Donnell: It’s Rewarding to Help People Recover the Way They Want – at Home

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes. At South Shore Health, our VNA team works collaboratively to care for patients with chronic illnesses...
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What to Avoid During Pregnancy

Many women wonder what’s okay during pregnancy and what is not. Our experts share the behaviors and substances to avoid during pregnancy.
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Media Contacts

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...

Ed & 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...
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Caring for Her Community: Taylor Micheroni, MD’s Role as a Physician Anesthesiologist

After completing her residency training, Taylor Micheroni, MD was ready to begin practicing. She found a home on the South Shore and in South Shore Hospital's Anesthesia Department.
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Multispecialty Clinic

Many cancer patients will undergo some type of surgery as part of their treatment plan. In some cases, surgery is the only treatment required, while in other cases, surgery may be combined with chemotherapy or radiation as part of an overall treatment plan. Patients may need surgery for a variety of...