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Five More Steps to Take to Decrease Your Risk of Falling
Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.
BlogHoliday Help: Communication Strategies for Individuals with Hearing Loss, Dementia, and More
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...
BlogSharing Is Caring: A Century of Fond Memories and Patient Experiences at South Shore Hospital
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of South Shore Hospital, patients shared fond memories of their experiences at the Hospital over the years.
BlogFalls Prevention: Eight Steps to Take to Avoid Falls
Falls are one of the most common trauma injuries we see at South Shore Hospital, and are extremely dangerous for seniors.
BlogFive Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart
February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a light on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.
BlogOrthopedic Foot and Ankle Care
The human foot is complex, with 26 bones and dozens of joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments combining to help take you where you need to go. Problems with your feet or ankles can dramatically impact your quality of life, preventing you from doing the things you enjoy. However, foot or ankle pain...
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as Primary Care Providers: What You Need to Know
You've likely received care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the past - but did you know that PAs and NPs can have their own patient panels as primary care providers?
BlogSix Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies
Spring is here and the budding plants, trees and flowers will soon be in full bloom. So too will the seasonal allergies that affect an estimated 81 million Americans. But there are things you can do to alleviate the sneezing, coughing, congestion and itchy eyes. Allergy specialists recommend the following tips to suppress seasonal allergies.
BlogEnvironmental Sustainability
At South Shore Health, we know our environment impacts all of our health and wellness, and we’re committed to ecologically responsible healthcare practices. Hospitals consume a large amount of energy and use many materials that contribute to increased waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, it...
Why Kids Bully, and How We Can Address It
Bullying is a sensitive topic, for both kids and parents. An Aspire Health Alliance psychologist explains the roots of bullying behavior and how parents can approach the subject with their children.
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