Simone Wildes, MD of South Shore Health in Massachusetts.

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD named to state's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD has been chosen to serve on the Baker-Polito Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group. Members will support the Baker-Polito Administration on...

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD named to state's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group

An artistically blurred photo of an empty hospital bed in an intensive care unit

South Shore Hospital Investigates COVID-19 ICU Patient Isolation and its Consequences on the Mental Health of Family Members

A new study designed to investigate how a patient’s COVID-19 ICU hospitalization affects the mental health of family members is currently under way at South Shore Hospital.

South Shore Hospital Investigates COVID-19 ICU Patient Isolation and its Consequences on the Mental Health of Family Members

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Falls Prevention: Eight Steps to Take to Avoid Falls

Falls are one of the most common trauma injuries we see at South Shore Hospital, and are extremely dangerous for seniors.

Falls Prevention: Eight Steps to Take to Avoid Falls

A close-up view of pink oleander flowers.

Oleander and COVID-19: Get the Facts

This toxic plant and its extract have been in the news, floated in some circles as potential treatments for COVID-19.

Oleander and COVID-19: Get the Facts

A woman stands near a window and looks sadly outside.

Living with Uncertainty during COVID-19

As we enter the sixth month of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty continues to permeate most aspects of our lives.

Living with Uncertainty during COVID-19

A sign showing the hurricane evacuation route on a roadway

Four Steps to Ensure Your Safety During Hurricane Season

Revisit or create an emergency preparedness plan before a serious storm arrives.

Four Steps to Ensure Your Safety During Hurricane Season

A family sits in front of a tent in the woods looking up at the sky and pointing at a bird.

Four Activities You Should Avoid this Summer — and What You Can Do Instead

​​​​​​​As Massachusetts continues to move through its phased reopening plan and more businesses and services come back online, it can be easy to think that it’s safe to partake in all of the summer activities you’ve enjoyed in years past.

Four Activities You Should Avoid this Summer — and What You Can Do Instead

Alice A. Coombs, MD

Alice A. Coombs, MD Receives Mass. Medical Society Woman Physician Leadership Award

The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) today announced that South Shore Health's Alice A. Tolbert Coombs, MD has received its Woman Physician Leadership Award.

Alice A. Coombs, MD Receives Mass. Medical Society Woman Physician Leadership Award

A doctor conducting clinical research at South Shore Hospital.

Research at South Shore Hospital Helps Push Forward in the Fight Against COVID-19

​​​​​​Clinical trials play a key role in modern medicine, helping clinicians and researchers both identify new treatments and improve existing treatments for illnesses of all kinds.

Research at South Shore Hospital Helps Push Forward in the Fight Against COVID-19

A lion's mane jellyfish swimming in the water.

What You Need to Know about Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

Lion's mane jellyfish have been spotted at beaches across the South Shore, and their tentacles are capable of delivering painful stings to humans.

What You Need to Know about Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

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