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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Older Adults: Risks, Consequences, and Prevention

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability, both in the United States and worldwide. People age 75 years old and older are at the greatest risk for TBI.
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Marita Carpenter's Story: Altruistically Dedicated to the Health of Our Community

Philanthropist, humanitarian and a grateful South Shore Hospital patient, Marita Carpenter is an exemplar of community spirit whose extraordinary generosity and commitment to the mission of South Shore Health System has been steadfast over the years. As former President of the Social Service League...
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Medical Staff Resources

From the SSH annual dinner dance, Christopher T. Ducko, MD, President of the Medical Staff, Brad Sampson, MD, Immediate Past President, Sarah McSweeney-Ryan, MD, 1st Vice President of the Medical Staff, Former Presidents Michael Ayers, MD and Justin Campbell, MD. For more photos from the annual...

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Kerri Carey & John Kane!

This month, we're proud to recognize two colleagues with our Colleague Spotlight Award, as both Kerri and John worked together to support a patient's loved ones during a difficult time.
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Fallon Keating's Story: From Tragedy to Triumph

When a minor bicycle injury turned out to require critical care, Fallon Keating's family turned to South Shore Hospital. Learn how our caregivers worked As One to save this young girl's life.
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Liana MacDonald, CNP, WHNP

Liana MacDonald

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Weymouth, MA
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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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Trauma Center

Accidents happen when you least expect them. But South Shore Health is always ready to respond. South Shore Hospital is the first verified and designated Level II Trauma Center south of Boston, including the Cape and Islands. This means we are equipped to handle all critical injuries, 24 hours a day...

Three Things to Know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Have questions about the newest COVID-19 vaccine? Todd Ellerin, MD breaks down the advantages of the life-saving Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
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Support Group Offers Stroke Patients Advice and a Welcoming Community

South Shore Health’s stroke support group gives patients the ability to learn how to recover from their stroke and provides a sense of community. Learn more about how it helped one South Shore woman.
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National Injury Prevention Day: Building a Safer Future for Everyone

November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day, a time to raise awareness of the importance of everyday precautions. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Coordinator shares more.
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