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Drowning Prevention: Water Safety Tips for All Ages

If you’re planning to hit the water this summer, it’s important to take the appropriate safety steps to prevent drowning.
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Three Tips for Developing a Healthy Sleep Routine

We all know how important it is for both physical and mental health to make sure we’re getting enough sleep. But for too many people, getting a good night’s sleep is a struggle. Some people may be kept awake by a racing mind or anxious thoughts, while others may fall asleep just fine but wake up...
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Tick Bites

Ticks are common around the South Shore and bites happen year-round. Most tick bites aren't painful, and require simple removal of the tick with a tweezers. However, some ticks carry bacteria that transmit Lyme Disease and other illnesses. When should I seek treatment for a tick bite? A tick has...

Peter A Ostrow, MD

Peter Ostrow

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Norwell, MA
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My mission is to teach patients how better health habits can prevent many diseases.  

It is a privilege to help people and establish long-term relationships with my patients. I believe that everyone's medical care should be individually tailored. We all have unique characteristics that need to be considered when deciding a treatment plan. Communication is paramount. Outside of work, I love rock climbing and surfing; however, most importantly I love spending time with my family.

 

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How to Help Children Transition Back to School in a New World

The return to school brings with it a unique set of new challenges, as many children who had gotten acclimated to remote learning and social distancing are now facing a full-time return to in-person learning.
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What 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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South Shore Hospital Recognized for Responsible Use of Heart Stents

South Shore Hospital has been recognized for its responsible use of coronary stent and angioplasty procedures in a report by The Lown Institute, an independent think tank based in Brookline, Mass. It is listed as having one of the lowest rates of overuse of coronary stent or balloon angioplasty...
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Nine Rules for Safe Ladder Use

Ladder falls can cause serious injury. South Shore Health's injury prevention team shares some simple ladder safety tips to keep you out of the Emergency Department.
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Matthew R Hjort, MD

A professional headshot of Matthew Hjort, MD of South Shore Medical

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Kingston, MA
Norwell, MA
Bio

My mission is to teach patients how better health habits can prevent many diseases.

It is a privilege to help people and establish long-term relationships with my patients. I believe that everyone's medical care should be individually tailored. We all have unique characteristics that need to be considered when deciding a treatment plan. Communication is paramount. Outside of work, I love exercising, working in my garden, and spending time at the Cape; however, most importantly I love spending time with my family.
 

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Internal Medicine

South Shore Health's internal medicine providers specialize in primary care for adult patients. At South Shore Medical Center, our internists offer comprehensive, team-based care for adults. Primary care providers are supported by physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners who work as one to...