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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

A photo of Anysha Legrand of South Shore Hospital. Text reads: Colleague Spotlight: Anysha Legrand: "She's deserving in so many ways and she's always looking to assist anybody with anything, even if its outside the scope of her role." - Amy Bille, Patient Access Manager, South Shore Health

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Anysha LeGrand!

We're proud to celebrate Anysha Legrand as the recipient of the Colleague Spotlight Award for August! Learn more about the compassion and care Anysha showed to a visitor who drove more than eight hours to see his mother at South Shore Hospital.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Anysha LeGrand!

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Sharing Is Caring: A Century of Fond Memories and Patient Experiences at South Shore Hospital

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of South Shore Hospital, patients shared fond memories of their experiences at the Hospital over the years.

Sharing Is Caring: A Century of Fond Memories and Patient Experiences at South Shore Hospital

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Waitlists, Skip the Line, and More: Four Exciting South Shore MyChart Enhancements

South Shore MyChart has long been a convenient tool for patients, but recent enhancements have made it even more useful!

Waitlists, Skip the Line, and More: Four Exciting South Shore MyChart Enhancements

Lisa Lennon, RN of South Shore Hospital poses for a photo with her Colleague Spotlight Award.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Lisa Lennon, RN

This month's recipient of the South Shore Health Colleague Spotlight Award is Lisa Lennon, RN!

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Lisa Lennon, RN

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South Shore Health: Giving Back Together Through Third-Party Fundraising

We need your help! Host a third-party fundraiser to benefit any of the various service lines or programs at South Shore Health.

South Shore Health: Giving Back Together Through Third-Party Fundraising

Representatives from The VERTEX Companies in Weymouth pose for a photo for South Shore Health's Presidents' Circle

Presidents' Circle Spotlight: VERTEX

Presidents’ Circle members are a distinguished group of small and large businesses alike that demonstrate a commitment to community well-being through philanthropic support of South Shore Health. Here, representatives from VERTEX discuss how their success is influenced by empowering their employees and giving back to their community.

Presidents' Circle Spotlight: VERTEX

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The Potential to Save a Life: Why You Should Consider Carrying Naloxone

Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

The Potential to Save a Life: Why You Should Consider Carrying Naloxone

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The Invisible Pandemic: Domestic Violence and Social Determinants of Health

South Shore Medical Center has been looking at the way we deliver care for people who are experiencing issues that are often difficult to discuss, even in the confines of a confidential exam room.

The Invisible Pandemic: Domestic Violence and Social Determinants of Health

South Shore Health's testicular cancer infographic, updated in April of 2021

Get in Touch with Your Testicles [Infographic]

Talking about testicular cancer can be uncomfortable, but it's an important conversation for individuals of all ages. Check out this infographic to learn more about getting in touch with your testicles.

Get in Touch with Your Testicles [Infographic]