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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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Managing Diabetes Can Help Prevent Health Problems

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic condition affecting more than 38 million people in the U.S. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the past two decades.

Managing Diabetes Can Help Prevent Health Problems

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Thank You to Our 2024 Donors

Thank you to our donors for supporting South Shore Heath this year. Together, we've delivered safe, quality, and connected care for our community, and...

Thank You to Our 2024 Donors

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Navigating Gestational Diabetes and Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving brings family, gratitude, and delicious food. If you are managing gestational diabetes, you can still enjoy the holiday with thoughtful planning!

Navigating Gestational Diabetes and Thanksgiving

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'The Cardiac Rehab Team is Incredible – I Can’t Thank Them Enough’

After suffering a heart attack at 44, Vijay Saraf wanted to get back to his active lifestyle, hiking and skiing. South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation program helped Vijay recover, regain strength and confidence and hit the slopes again.

'The Cardiac Rehab Team is Incredible – I Can’t Thank Them Enough’

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Eight Bite-Sized Changes for Healthier Eating in the New Year

Changing your eating habits can be a great way to boost your overall health — but that doesn't mean you have to make big, drastic changes all at once!

Eight Bite-Sized Changes for Healthier Eating in the New Year

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Five Ways to Maintain a Healthy Weight During the Holiday Season

Keeping off weight around the holidays can be a stress for anyone. But learn tips on how to keep the holiday weight at bay from our healthcare professionals.

Five Ways to Maintain a Healthy Weight During the Holiday Season

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National Diabetes Month: Taking a Team Approach is Best for Managing Condition

November is National Diabetes Month, a good time to spread awareness about the condition that affects more than 37 million people in the U.S. The...

National Diabetes Month: Taking a Team Approach is Best for Managing Condition

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How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch for Your Children

Is packing a lunch becoming a hassle? South Shore Health's nutrition experts have a solution that will make parents and kids happy.

How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch for Your Children

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South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community

At a time when most doctors had solo practices, founding physicians – Frederick Freidman, Donald Garland, Arthur Garceau, Gerald Collins, and Wallace Kemp and Administrator Betty Allen – joined together to create an integrated group practice committed to providing comprehensive quality patient care.

South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community