Older woman with back pain

Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.

Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

Matt Dobrowski running on treadmill

Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

After a cardiac event sidelined Matt Dobrowski six months ago, he's back at the gym training for the Set the Pace Road Race 5K, to be held in Norwell on June 9.

Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

Facts About Vaginal Birth After a C-Section

What Moms Need to Know Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.

What Moms Need to Know Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Older Couple on a Walk

How Older Adults Can Manage Their Risk of Falls

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults. Learn the steps you can take to stay on your feet.

How Older Adults Can Manage Their Risk of Falls

Man with shoulder pain

Signs You May Be Suffering From Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder affects approximately two percent of the population. Learn the symptoms and treatment options from the experts at South Shore Orthopedics.

Signs You May Be Suffering From Frozen Shoulder

Clay, A Character from 13 Reasons Why

13 Reasons Why: What Parents Should Know and How to Talk About It

A Licensed Clinical Psychologist shares what parents should know about Neflix's "13 Reasons Why" and how to use the show to start a meaningful conversation with kids.

13 Reasons Why: What Parents Should Know and How to Talk About It

Bob and Donna Pineau

Luminaria honors Bob and Donna Pineau and South Shore VNA Parent Child Health Team

Bob and Donna Pineau and the South Shore VNA Parent Child Health team will be honored at the 7th annual Luminaria on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 6 p.m. at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. Learn more about the event and its honorees!

Luminaria honors Bob and Donna Pineau and South Shore VNA Parent Child Health Team

Dr. Christian Corwin

What You Need to Know about the Recent Colorectal Screening Changes

New guidelines developed by the American Cancer Society recommend that screening for colorectal cancer for average risk adults begin at age 45, five years earlier than the previous recommendation. Christian Corwin, MD, shares his insight on the recent news and importance of colorectal screenings.

What You Need to Know about the Recent Colorectal Screening Changes

Ben Ryan

Ben Ryan, MD Shares What You Need to Know about Family Medicine

Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.

Ben Ryan, MD Shares What You Need to Know about Family Medicine

Dr. Faggen, MD, Medical Oncology

When Less is More in Breast Cancer Treatment

One of the harrowing features of breast cancer is that to treat it, chemotherapy has often part of the treatment plan. While chemo can be life-saving in some cases, the side effects are horrible. A groundbreaking study now indicates that thousands of women can be spared this difficult treatment.

When Less is More in Breast Cancer Treatment