Early photo of Weymouth Hospital building located in the H.B. Reed Estate

From Humble Beginnings to the Region's Largest Health System: South Shore Hospital Celebrates a Century of Caring

From a 21-bed pre-Civil War mansion to a premier medical facility, the hospital has gone through a remarkable transformation over the past century and is positioned to continue to provide...

From Humble Beginnings to the Region's Largest Health System: South Shore Hospital Celebrates a Century of Caring

South Shore Hospital front entrance spring

51 South Shore Health Physicians Named in Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors List

Weymouth, MA –Boston Magazine has named 51 South Shore Health physicians and surgeons to its 2024 ‘Top Doctors’ list. Representing 24 medical specialties and surgical services, the doctors who were...

51 South Shore Health Physicians Named in Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors List

A young woman taking off her face mask

It’s OK to be Over COVID – ‘We’re in a Better Place'

Most people have moved on from COVID-19 and that’s okay, even though COVID-19 isn’t over, according to Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health’s Director of Infectious Disease.

It’s OK to be Over COVID – ‘We’re in a Better Place'

Middle aged Black patient sitting on exam table talking to his doctor

Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer

While colorectal cancer rates have dropped in recent decades due to increased screening and better awareness about lifestyle-related risk factors, that downward trend has generally been seen in older adults. In people under age 55, colorectal cancer rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 1% annually.

Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer

A Black woman works out with weights in a group outdoors

Cancer Prevention Month: Eight Tips to Reduce Your Risk

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the steps you can take and the changes you can make to lower your...

Cancer Prevention Month: Eight Tips to Reduce Your Risk

Several nurse leader colleagues pose for a photo at a December 2023 Organization of Nurse Leaders meeting.

South Shore Health Nurse Leaders and Emerging Nurse Leaders Attend Organization of Nurse Leaders Winter Quarterly Meeting

Nurse leaders and emerging nurse leaders from across South Shore Health attended the meeting, with four South Shore Health colleagues successfully submitting abstracts for poster presentation.

South Shore Health Nurse Leaders and Emerging Nurse Leaders Attend Organization of Nurse Leaders Winter Quarterly Meeting

Justin and Renai Townsend hold their New Year's baby, which was born in the backseat of their car.

Baby on the Way! Bridgewater Mom Delivers in the Backseat

When she felt the first contractions at 11:15 p.m. New Year’s Eve, Renai Townsend thought she had time to get to Boston to deliver her second child. “I thought they were Braxton Hicks contractions...

Baby on the Way! Bridgewater Mom Delivers in the Backseat

Colin O'Donnell, an occupational therapist poses for a photo outside the VNA offices

Colin O'Donnell: It’s Rewarding to Help People Recover the Way They Want – at Home

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled...

Colin O'Donnell: It’s Rewarding to Help People Recover the Way They Want – at Home

Michelle Gareau, RN, stands outside her office at South Shore VNA

Michelle Gareau: Home Care is My Calling – It’s Where I’m Meant to Be

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled...

Michelle Gareau: Home Care is My Calling – It’s Where I’m Meant to Be

Home care overnight nurse Jennifer Durant outside her office

Jennifer Durant: ​​I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease

Jennifer Durant, RN is an overnight nurse at South Shore VNA. In this profile, she discusses her role and why she finds solving patients’ problems very rewarding.

Jennifer Durant: ​​I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease