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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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Three Creative Ways to Keep Your Kids Hydrated This Summer

You love that your kids are active in the summer, but are concerned about dehydration. Here are three ways you can ensure that your kids get enough fluids without focusing on plain water.

Three Creative Ways to Keep Your Kids Hydrated This Summer

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Three Things to Know About Sports Physicals

Even though the kids have barely made it to summer camp, parents across the South Shore are starting to think about back-to-school preparations....

Three Things to Know About Sports Physicals

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Four Things to Know About Swimmer's Ear

Summer on the South Shore means plenty of swimming, whether it’s in pools, lakes, or the ocean. Swimming is a great way to cool off on a hot day and...

Four Things to Know About Swimmer's Ear

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Good Habits to Keep a Baby Safe During Sleep

South Shore Health is one of four healthcare organizations in Massachusetts working to ensure new parents receive consistent, evidence-based instruction about safe sleep to reduce Sudden Unexplained Infant Death.

Good Habits to Keep a Baby Safe During Sleep

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Your Questions about Behavioral Health, Answered

Antony Sheehan from Aspire Health Alliance answers questions about behavioral health and the Words Matter campaign as a part of One Healthy Boston.

Your Questions about Behavioral Health, Answered

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What You Need to Know about Measles in Massachusetts

A patient in the greater Boston area has been diagnosed with measles. South Shore Health's Todd Ellerin, MD, shares precautions you can take to keep your family safe.

What You Need to Know about Measles in Massachusetts

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How to Choose a Sunscreen

Overwhelmed by the options in the sunscreen aisle? Learn how to choose the right sunblock and stay safe in the sun.

How to Choose a Sunscreen

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Eat, Sleep, Console: A new approach for substance-exposed newborns

A new way of caring for opioid-exposed newborns allows South Shore Hospital to reduce the use of withdrawal symptom medications and lets pediatric patients go home earlier.

Eat, Sleep, Console: A new approach for substance-exposed newborns

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Celebrating 25 Years of Promoting Healthy Families and Communities Across the South Shore

This year, Youth Health Connection celebrates its 25th year. South Shore Health takes a look back at the inspiration for the project, it's long history, and its bright future.

Celebrating 25 Years of Promoting Healthy Families and Communities Across the South Shore