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Bone Health for Survivorship

One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.
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Kiran Pokhrel, MD

Kiran Pokhrel

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South Weymouth, MA
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Patrick J Welch, PA-C

Patrick Welch, PA-C

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Norwell, MA
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I find great satisfaction in treating the whole person and not just their illness. Understanding a patient's unique outlook on life is paramount to providing proper care. Each patient has a voice which should not only be heard but appreciated.

Outside of work, I enjoy time in the woods; hiking, fishing and kayaking with family and friends. 

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Amber Kernodle, MD, MPH, PhD

Professional headshot of Amber Kernodle, MD of South Shore Health

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Weymouth, MA
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Shining a Light on Prostate Health

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.
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Beyond the Operating Room: The Multifaceted Role of Today’s Anesthesiologists

Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.
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Insect Stings and Allergic Reactions: What You Need to Know

For most people, insect stings are painful, but harmless. However, others may have life-threatening allergic reactions after a sting. Learn how to spot an allergic reaction and why you should dial 9-1-1 at the first sign of anaphylaxis.
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Five Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.
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Brandy A Petersen, CNP, ANP, BS

Professional headshot of Brandy Petersen, CNP of South Shore Health

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Norwell, MA
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I completed my Master’s Degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner at Northeastern University and earned my bachelors of Science degree from The College of the Holy Cross as a Biology Major and Philosophy minor. I worked as a registered nurse at MGH on a cardiac step down unit and then an NP in a busy nursing home practice and in two community health centers. I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors with my husband and two children.

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Gynecologic Oncology

The Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health's combined resources enable patients who are suspected or known to have cancers of the female reproductive tract to receive the latest diagnostic tests and treatments available. Patients who are at high risk of developing those cancers also...