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Discussions about Serious Illness in the Age of COVID-19
We can’t plan for everything, but we can help manage life’s unknowns by talking openly about what matters to us and what we’d want most if we became seriously ill.
BlogWalk for Hospice Raises $205,000
Hospice of the South Shore, part of South Shore Health, provides care for those who are terminally ill using a patient and family-centered approach regardless of a person’s diagnosis or ability to pay for services. On June 12, hundreds of people from across the region showed their support for the...
News & MediaGMA: Kentucky governor exposes his children to chicken pox instead of vaccinating them
Kentucky governor Matt Bevin sparked controversy when he admitted he intentionally exposed his children to chicken pox instead of vaccinating them. Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Diseases at South Shore Health, shares why vaccines are the safest way for children to develop an immunity to the chicken pox.
News & MediaAbington Quilt Guild Donates Blankets to Home Care Patients
The Abington-based Thimbles and Friends Quilt Guild have donated countless quilts that are distributed to patients of South Shore Health’s home care division.
BlogCervical 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.
BlogNine Rules for Safe Ladder Use
Ladder falls can cause serious injury. South Shore Health's injury prevention team shares some simple ladder safety tips to keep you out of the Emergency Department.
BlogFirst-Time Moms Enjoy Mother's Day After "Pandemic Pregnancies"
An article from The Patriot Ledger details the experiences of first-time South Shore moms during the pandemic, including their care experiences at South Shore Health.
News & MediaColleague Spotlight: Celebrating Richard Pascarelli!
This month, we're proud to celebrate Richard Pascarelli of our Home Care Division as the recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn more about what led to Richard's nomination.
BlogSix Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies
Spring is here and the budding plants, trees and flowers will soon be in full bloom. So too will the seasonal allergies that affect an estimated 81 million Americans. But there are things you can do to alleviate the sneezing, coughing, congestion and itchy eyes. Allergy specialists recommend the following tips to suppress seasonal allergies.
BlogPeanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie [Recipe]
Do you have fond memories of when peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were one of your lunch box staples? You can still enjoy that same flavor combination with a delicious PB&J smoothie.
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