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Diabetes and Sleep Apnea: A Dangerous Duo
If you are diabetic and have experienced sleep difficulties, you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Learn more about your risk.
BlogHow to Help Someone Who Is Overdosing
Overdoses are a tragic but common occurrence. Here are some dos and don’ts for untrained bystanders who suspect someone may be experiencing an overdose.
BlogThree 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.
BlogNational 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.
BlogInternal Medicine
South Shore Health's internal medicine providers specialize in primary care for adult patients. At South Shore Medical Center, our internists offer comprehensive, team-based care for adults. Primary care providers are supported by physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners who work as one to...
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.
BlogMultispecialty 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...
The ABCs of Infant Safe Sleep
The critical components to infant safe sleep are as simple as ABC. Learn how some simple steps can keep your sleeping baby safe.
BlogNeonatal Intensive Care Therapy & Rehab
South Shore Health is here to help our most vulnerable patients thrive. Our physical therapy and rehabilitation team brings their expertise to South Shore Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery (SCN). Feeding Team Services For premature newborns, feeding is a skill...
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...
