Each year, nearly one million children are hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. Our injury prevention team shares how to prevent TBI and how to recognize the symptoms.

Wynn Perlick, DPM recently fulfilled his lifelong professional goal of using his skills as a podiatrist to help those in need. Read more about his mission work in Guatemala.

Many patients are unprepared for the emotional and psychological adjustments of life with an ostomy. Cody shares practical tips on what ostomy patients need to know.

South Shore Health nurse champions launched a substance use disorder educational program which includes a model centered around eliminating language and behaviors that stigmatize patients with the disorder.

Patients on valsartan, a blood pressure medication, have seen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issue several recalls recently. Even if you’re not affected by this issue, you should know the steps to take if a medication you use is recalled.

One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support his favorite charitable program, the Walk for Hospice. The next, he was laid out on the dining hall floor from a heart attack with a second one on...

In November 2018, seven clinical colleagues from South Shore Health brought their expertise to “The Sacred Valley” of Peru to perform surgery and other medical procedures for people who would not usually get the benefits of modern medicine. Learn more about their work.

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) can be an effective and safe option for women looking to prevent pregnancy or ease heavy or painful periods. An OB/GYN breaks down the choices women have when talking to their provider about this form of contraception.

Heart health isn’t only about diet and exercise. Antony Sheehan of Aspire Health Alliance explains why the emotional and mental health dimensions of our lives play a huge role in our cardiovascular health.