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Your Loved One Was Diagnosed with Dementia — Now What?
If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s likely that at some point, you’ve felt a little overwhelmed.
BlogWellness Reset: Tips for Getting Back into a Healthy Routine
The changing of the seasons can be a great time to make some changes in your wellness routine. Get advice on how to start (and stick with) something new.
BlogCOVID-19 and Substance Use Disorder
For patients with substance use disorder, the sudden changes brought about by COVID-19 can be challenging. Here's how to find support.
BlogCOVID-19 Testing Partnership to Benefit Weymouth Employees and Residents
As demand and need for COVID-19 testing increases, employees and residents of Weymouth now have access to town-sponsored services. South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, will provide testing kits, supplies and clinicians to administer tests. The tests are free to town of Weymouth...
News & MediaTeen Substance Use and Risks: Establishing Healthy Behaviors Early
Adolescence – sometimes just seeing or hearing this word makes people cringe, as it brings back memories of awkward or difficult years gone by. Adolescence is a time of important physical, emotional, and personal growth. However, it also can feature difficulties fitting in, peer pressures, academic...
BlogKaren E O'Brien, MD, BS, DMSc
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South Weymouth, MA
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Dr. O'Brien is Medical Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at South Shore Health.
As a Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician, I am dedicated to caring for women and families navigating high-risk and medically complex pregnancies with expertise, compassion, and individualized attention.
I strive to integrate evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach that recognizes the physical, emotional, and social factors that shape each patient’s experience.
I am also committed to advocating for equitable healthcare and improving access and outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities.
How to Keep Teens Safe behind the Wheel this Summer
As the school year wraps up, teens start driving more. South Shore Health's trauma team shares why now is the time for parents to review key safety information for a safe summer.
BlogJean Tantillo's Story: First Day Home Program Bridges the Gap between Hospital and Home
At 85 years “young,” fearlessly independent Jean was fortunate to have good health on her side. In the spring of 2013; however, her health took an unexpected turn while mourning the loss of her late daughter, and she was subsequently taken to South Shore Hospital, diagnosed with acute renal failure...
BlogMichelle Gareau: Home Care is My Calling – It’s Where I’m Meant to Be
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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