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South Shore Health Blog

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Gastroenterologists Prashanth, Nikhiel, Prakash, Sanjay and Rohan Rau
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Like Father Like Sons: GI Doctors Run in the Rau Family

Medicine has been more than a career for South Shore Hospital gastroenterologist Prakash Rau, MD; it has been a calling. Rau's four sons have seen firsthand how fulfilling their father's field of work has been and they have all followed in his footsteps.

Like Father Like Sons: GI Doctors Run in the Rau Family

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Summer Sun Safety: Protect Your Skin from Damaging Ultraviolet Rays

August is Summer Sun Safety Month, a good time to remind us all to take precautions while having fun in the sun! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers these tips to protect your skin.

Summer Sun Safety: Protect Your Skin from Damaging Ultraviolet Rays

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Provider Spotlight: Benjamin Hixon, PA-C

South Shore Health Urgent Care provider Benjamin Hixon, PA-C is in our Provider Spotlight! Hixon, who sees patients in South Shore Health Urgent Care's Kingston and Plymouth offices, explains how being part of South Shore Health benefits patients and providers.

Provider Spotlight: Benjamin Hixon, PA-C

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How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

July is the hottest month of the year in Massachusetts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 700 people every year.

How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

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Eight Boating Safety Tips to Ensure Smooth Sailing

Spending the day on a boat can be one of the highlights of summer. But it's important to take proper precautions to avoid injury out on the water.

Eight Boating Safety Tips to Ensure Smooth Sailing

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Water and Swimming Safety: Tips to Prevent Drowning

Each year in the U.S. an estimated 4,000 people die by drowning, that's an average of 11 drowning deaths per day. Drownings happen in seconds and are often silent. They are also preventable by following these swimming safety tips.

Water and Swimming Safety: Tips to Prevent Drowning

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How to Take Care of Your Feet This Summer: Six Helpful Tips

Summer is a season of freedom for your feet! Whether you're digging them into the sand or dipping them in a pool, follow these six tips to ensure your feet have a healthy, happy summer.

How to Take Care of Your Feet This Summer: Six Helpful Tips

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Preventing Poison Ivy: How to Ditch the Itch this Summer

Now that the warm weather and longer days have arrived, many of us are itching to go enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re taking a hike, camping out, or getting the yardwork done, there’s one particular plant you should always try to avoid – poison ivy. Learn how to spot the plant that causes itchy rashes, how to soothe your skin, and when to seek medical attention.

Preventing Poison Ivy: How to Ditch the Itch this Summer

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Summer Safety Tips for Kids

From backyard barbecues, beach days and pool parties, to biking, boating, swimming and camping, summer vacation provides plenty of fun activities to keep children busy and entertained. You can also keep them safe by following these summer safety tips.

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

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Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

Tick season is off to a fast start this spring, with health officials already seeing an uptick in Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how you can prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.

Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease