Paul Hughes, EMS Coordinator for South Shore EMS, in front of ambulance

Boston EMS Veteran Paul Hughes Brings Expertise to South Shore EMS

Paul Hughes brings a lifetime of experience in the field of Emergency Medical Services to South Shore EMS and the new 911 emergency response for the Town of Weymouth. Learn what Paul is most looking forward to in his new role.

Boston EMS Veteran Paul Hughes Brings Expertise to South Shore EMS

Pregnant woman's belly

The Importance of Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy

Learn about folic acid, a superhero vitamin, and why it's so important for women of childbearing age from a certified nurse-midwife.

The Importance of Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy

Jessica Demmerly and her son

Braintree Mom Welcomes Second Son at South Shore Hospital

Jessica Demmerly of Braintree had her first son in a Boston hospital. But when it was time to welcome her second son, her family chose South Shore Hospital. Click here to learn more about her experience.

Braintree Mom Welcomes Second Son at South Shore Hospital

Narcan Training with South Shore EMS

Jason Tracy, MD on Carfentanil on the South Shore

Jason Tracy, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Health, spoke to WBUR about carfentanil, a dangerously strong synthetic opiate, and its impact on our Emergency Department.

Jason Tracy, MD on Carfentanil on the South Shore

Stewart Family

The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.

The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

South Shore Health's testicular cancer infographic, updated in April of 2021

Get in Touch with Your Testicles [Infographic]

Talking about testicular cancer can be uncomfortable, but it's an important conversation for individuals of all ages. Check out this infographic to learn more about getting in touch with your testicles.

Get in Touch with Your Testicles [Infographic]

Women discussing advanced directive options

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.

What You Should Know About Advance Directives

Woman eating healthy at a restaurant

Ways to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

It can be relaxing to let someone else handle the cooking and cleaning of a few meals. But it can also be tough to stick to your nutrition goals when dining out. Our dietitians offer some tips to ensure dining out doesn’t negatively affect your health.

Ways to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

Annoyed child doing homework

Reducing the Homework Battles: Six Steps to Take

Looking for help in minimizing the fights over homework in your household? A behavioral health expert offers advice for families looking to end the homework battles.

Reducing the Homework Battles: Six Steps to Take

Ticks

What You Need to Know about Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illness

Worried about the CDC report that found diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes are on the rise? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease has tips to stay healthy and enjoy summer in New England.

What You Need to Know about Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illness

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