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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.

What You Should Know About Advance Directives

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When Alcohol Use Becomes Misuse

Do you know how much you really drink or how much is unhealthy for you to drink? Click here to review some of the basics and learn when to ask for help.

When Alcohol Use Becomes Misuse

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

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

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Understanding the Symptoms and Remedies for Norovirus

Dr. Todd Ellerin, director of Infectious Diseases, explains the symptoms of norovirus and how to fight it off quickly.

Understanding the Symptoms and Remedies for Norovirus

Ten Signs It's Time to See a Podiatrist

If you think continuous foot pain is normal, it's not. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it's time to see a podiatrist.

Ten Signs It's Time to See a Podiatrist

Shining a Light on Skin Cancer (Infographic)

Learn if you're at risk for developing skin cancer. Though vigilance in skin protection can't guarantee cancer prevention, it can help reduce your risk.

Shining a Light on Skin Cancer (Infographic)

Four Things to Consider Before Taking an Antibiotic

Feeling under the weather? South Shore Medical Center's Dr. Allison Ledoux shares what to consider before taking an antibiotic. Read her tips on our blog!

Four Things to Consider Before Taking an Antibiotic

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The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking and the Pros and Cons of Public and Private Banks

There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking and the Pros and Cons of Public and Private Banks

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Seven Wellness Tips for Fall

Has your healthy routine taken a summer vacation? South Shore Medical Center's experts are here with wellness tips for fall.

Seven Wellness Tips for Fall