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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

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The 2013 Boston Marathon: Lessons in Emergency Planning

The way in which health systems and first responders plan for and react to disaster was changed by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Learn more from our team.

The 2013 Boston Marathon: Lessons in Emergency Planning

Dr. Perlick examines a Guatemalan patient

South Shore Health Podiatrist Travels to Guatemala for Mission Work

Wynn Perlick, DPM recently fulfilled his lifelong professional goal of using his skills as a podiatrist to help those in need. Read more about his mission work in Guatemala.

South Shore Health Podiatrist Travels to Guatemala for Mission Work

Maddie Gomes in the hospital as she prepares for kidney donation

South Shore Nurse Gives the Gift of Life with Kidney Donation

When South Shore Health Express nurse Maddie Gomes learned she could donate a kidney to one of the 100,000 people in the United States are awaiting a donor kidney, she jumped at the chance. Read her story and learn more about kidney donation.

South Shore Nurse Gives the Gift of Life with Kidney Donation

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Four Benefits of Exercising When Pregnant

Staying active—or getting into fitness routine for the first time—is a great way to maintain your health and improve the health of your baby. Learn more about the benefits.

Four Benefits of Exercising When Pregnant

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Charlie's Angels of South Shore Hospital

One grateful South Shore family thanks the lifesaving team at South Shore Hospital that brought their son, Charlie, safely into the world. See their story.

Charlie's Angels of South Shore Hospital

Willow, a golden retriever therapy dog

Meet Willow, A South Shore Health Therapy Dog

Therapy dog Willow and his human, Reggie Ward, are South Shore Health volunteers that bring smiles to our colleagues and patients every time they visit. See them in action!

Meet Willow, A South Shore Health Therapy Dog

Alex Kleinschmidt and the colleagues who supported him through an illness

Coming Together, As One, for a Critical Care Colleague

A South Shore Hospital critical care nurse had just started with the organization when an illness had him sidelined. But South Shore Health colleagues came together to support him during a tough time.

Coming Together, As One, for a Critical Care Colleague

Beverly Atkins

One Woman's Story: Rebuilding Strength After a Heart Attack

Your life is put into perspective when all that’s standing between you and death is the level of precision and collaboration amongst your healthcare...

One Woman's Story: Rebuilding Strength After a Heart Attack

Run Boston with Team SSHS in 2019

Eight Reasons to Join South Shore Health's Boston Marathon Team

Want to support cancer care on the South Shore? Learn more about supporting Team SSH as they run the 2019 Boston Marathon.

Eight Reasons to Join South Shore Health's Boston Marathon Team