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South Shore Medical Center Shifts to Walk-In Lab Services
Effective May 16, 2023, South Shore Medical Center shifted to a walk-in model for blood draws and sample drop-offs. Instead of scheduling a lab appointment, patients with active orders for a blood draw or sample drop-off can conveniently walk in to any South Shore Medical Center lab, check in at the lab desk, and get the services they need.
News & MediaProvider Council hosts Sen. Patrick O'Connor on COVID-19
As part of an ongoing series of virtual seminars with regional healthcare providers, the South Shore Health Provider Council recently hosted a panel discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic. State Senator Patrick O’Connor, who represents the Norfolk/Plymouth County districts, joined the panel as its...
News & MediaFive Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
From safety to side effects to distribution, there are a lot of questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Get answers from an infectious disease expert.
BlogThe Rooney Family's Story: A Long Road Home
Jay and Megan Rooney were excited. Their twins were due Dec. 13, 2014 and they were planning a special Christmas with their first-born children. The twins had other ideas. “We planned on winter babies,” Megan said. “They decided to be summer babies.” The two boys —J.P. and Will —were born...
BlogEducation is Key to Prevent and Treat Type 2 Diabetes
Certified diabetes educators and nutritionists can teach lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage disease.
BlogDOT Physicals
South Shore Health Urgent Care offers walk-in DOT physicals at six locations across the South Shore. Appointments are available as well and can be scheduled online.
Three Signs You’ve Found the Right Primary Care Provider
You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?
BlogHow to Get the Right Personal Trainer
If you're looking to improve your physical fitness, it may be worth it to tap into the expertise of a personal trainer. Find out how to choose a professional that will help you meet your fitness goals.
BlogStop the Bleed: How Proper Training Can Help You Save a Life
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number-one cause of preventable death from trauma. This makes training to stop uncontrolled bleeding an essential public health tool, right up there with CPR and access to defibrillators.
BlogWhat You Should Know About Advance Directives
What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.
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