More than a dozen South Shore Medical Center colleagues pose for a group photo.

South Shore Medical Center Named Top Performer, With Distinction, for Pediatric and Adult Care

This award recognizes South Shore Medical Center for achieving exceptional results in its approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness for both pediatric and adult...

South Shore Medical Center Named Top Performer, With Distinction, for Pediatric and Adult Care

Joanne King accepts the statewide colleague wellness award on behalf of South Shore Health

South Shore Health Given Statewide Honor for Exemplary Worksite Health Promotion

South Shore Health is proud to have been named a 2023 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program winner for the third consecutive year, for exemplary worksite health promotion. The award was presented...

South Shore Health Given Statewide Honor for Exemplary Worksite Health Promotion

Dr. Todd Kerensky addresses MHA conference

Bridge Program, HEAL Weymouth Highlighted at MHA Conference

Did you know that the Bridge Program, part of the Grayken Center for Treatment at South Shore Health has treated 1,765 people and performed 14,236 office visits since its inception? And, through the...

Bridge Program, HEAL Weymouth Highlighted at MHA Conference

Flu season is ramping up

Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season: COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Respiratory viruses are with us throughout the year, but infections tend to spike in the fall and winter months as we spend more time indoors.

Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season: COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Two children wait in line to get on a school bus as it stops on a suburban street

Back-to-School Safety Tips for Drivers, Cyclists, and Pedestrians

Back-to-school season is upon us, which means kids across the South Shore will be commuting to school on foot, on bicycles, and by bus. We wanted to share some road safety tips that are applicable year-round but are particularly important during back-to-school season.

Back-to-School Safety Tips for Drivers, Cyclists, and Pedestrians

Lyme Disease defined under magnifying glass

Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a good time to educate people about the tick-borne illness that affects as many as 476,000 in the U.S. each year. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how to prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.

Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

A dermatologist does a skin cancer screening on a female patients arm

Skin Cancer Awareness: Most Prevalent Cancer is Also the Most Preventable

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of prevention and screening. With more than 5...

Skin Cancer Awareness: Most Prevalent Cancer is Also the Most Preventable

Young male patient talking with a doctor writing in a chart

Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Crucial for Early Detection

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of self-exams and screening for early...

Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Crucial for Early Detection

A male MIH paramedic administers IV medication to an elderly patient

Five Things to Know about Mobile Integrated Health

Operated through South Shore Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the MIH program delivers specialized care to patients in their homes, helping to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and frequent inpatient re-admissions.

Five Things to Know about Mobile Integrated Health

A boy and his Irish Setter

Abington Teen Takes Cardiovascular Health to Heart

American Heart Association Youth Heart Ambassador Jameson Gagnon Stepping out to Support South Shore Health

Abington Teen Takes Cardiovascular Health to Heart

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