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A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships...

A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

Matt Dobrowski running on treadmill

Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

After a cardiac event sidelined Matt Dobrowski six months ago, he's back at the gym training for the Set the Pace Road Race 5K, to be held in Norwell on June 9.

Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

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Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.

Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

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Advice for New Moms from Experienced Parents

In honor of Mother's Day, we asked our caregivers to share advice for new moms. Here are a few of our favorite nuggets of wisdom.

Advice for New Moms from Experienced Parents

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Ways to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

It can be relaxing to let someone else handle the cooking and cleaning of a few meals. But it can also be tough to stick to your nutrition goals when dining out. Our dietitians offer some tips to ensure dining out doesn’t negatively affect your health.

Ways to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

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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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The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.

The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

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Jason Tracy, MD on Carfentanil on the South Shore

Jason Tracy, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Health, spoke to WBUR about carfentanil, a dangerously strong synthetic opiate, and its impact on our Emergency Department.

Jason Tracy, MD on Carfentanil on the South Shore

Jessica Demmerly and her son

Braintree Mom Welcomes Second Son at South Shore Hospital

Jessica Demmerly of Braintree had her first son in a Boston hospital. But when it was time to welcome her second son, her family chose South Shore Hospital. Click here to learn more about her experience.

Braintree Mom Welcomes Second Son at South Shore Hospital

Pregnant woman's belly

The Importance of Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy

Learn about folic acid, a superhero vitamin, and why it's so important for women of childbearing age from a certified nurse-midwife.

The Importance of Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy