Trick-or-treating isn't worth the risk during COVID-19. An infectious disease expert explains why and shares safer Halloween activities.

South Shore Hospital's Trauma Center has also seen a significant increase in pedestrian accidents. Our team offers important tips for pedestrian safety.

Have concerns about the Oxford vaccine? Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, shares why Americans shouldn't dismiss the AstraZeneca vaccine just yet.

Throughout the year, South Shore Medical Center (SSMC) colleagues and patients demonstrated their generosity, both of time and of giving, to our surrounding communities through our outreach efforts. As we approach a new year, it is a good time to reflect on the many ways SSMC supported our local...

Choosing a doctor to provide care for your newborn can seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn't need to be! Dr. Mairead Wilson has the information you need to take one more item off of your pregnancy to-do list.

Preschooler Braden Hussey wanted to show his gratitude for healthcare workers in the area — and his whole school joined him.

While it might be tempting (particularly for parents of young kids) to just throw on last season’s footwear and call it a day, it’s important to make sure that any athletic footwear fits properly.

As we get closer to the end of summer, routines start to change: we wind down the late nights, lazy weekends, and days of endless fun as back-to-school season approaches. While all new routines require some adjustment, the return to school doesn’t need to be a struggle! With a little preparation...

This holiday season, you may be preparing to host or take part in gatherings with family and friends. Have you thought about the communication needs of the loved ones you’ll be seeing? As a speech-language pathologist, I often watch the communication interactions that happen around this time of the...

Supply chain issues and increased demand during a very active respiratory virus season, have caused a shortage of common over-the-counter pediatric medications, including liquid ibuprofen and acetaminophen.