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MVA aims to deliver cost-effective healthcare across Massachusetts

Ten Massachusetts health systems have formed the Massachusetts Value Alliance (MVA) to deliver high quality, patient-centered and cost-effective care to their communities. Learn more here.
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Meet Our Physical Therapy Team

Our physical therapists and physical therapy assistants have experience treating both pediatric and adult patients. Many of our team members also have additional certifications in specialty fields, including certified lymphedema therapists and concentrations in sports medicine. Get to know our team...

Men's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes

November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
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Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer

While there has been a decline in colorectal cancer death rates in older adults for several decades, in people under age 50, colorectal cancer death rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 2.4% annually. Mandeep Saund, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
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Managing Diabetes Can Help Prevent Health Problems

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic condition affecting more than 38 million people in the U.S. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the past two decades.
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Keeping Up With the Grandkids: Hip Replacement Surgeries Have Been a Game Changer for Hubbard

With 21 grandchildren to play with, Kathleen Hubbard decided it was time to do something about the arthritis pain in her hips. After successful hip replacement surgeries, Kathleen is back to an active, pain-free lifestyle.
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Caroline S Alpert, MD

caroline alpert

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South Weymouth, MA
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My mission is to assure that patients are comfortable, informed, and receive high quality care while in the hospital.

It is a privilege to help my patients by providing quality care while they are in the hospital. I believe that everyone's medical care should be individually tailored as we all have unique characteristics that need to be considered when deciding on a treatment plan. Good communication is essential to good care.

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Changes to Check-In at SSMC

South Shore Medical Center has changed procedures in order to keep our patients and staff safe as concern around COVID-19 grows.
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Tom's Life Was Transformed Through Total Joint Replacement

Within a six-year period, Tom Silvia of Plymouth had both of his hips and one knee replaced with Michael Rowland, MD. Read why Tom chose South Shore Health for his care.
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Patrick J Welch, PA-C

Patrick Welch, PA-C

Locations

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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