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How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

July is the hottest month of the year in Massachusetts. And it's off to a scorching start. Extreme heat and humidity are in the forecast from July 1 through the July 4th holiday, and those weather conditions can be hazardous to your health.

How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

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Everything You Need to Know about Pediatric Virtual Visits

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. Birthday parties have been postponed, classrooms have been moved to living...

Everything You Need to Know about Pediatric Virtual Visits

South Shore Medical Center in Norwell, Massachusetts

What Pediatric Patients Need to Know about COVID-19

Concerned about bringing your child in for a well-visit during the COVID-19 pandemic? South Shore Medical Center's pediatric team provides an update for patients.

What Pediatric Patients Need to Know about COVID-19

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Talking about Serious Illness with Your Primary Care Provider

South Shore Health recently joined the Serious Illness Care Implementation Collaborative to initiate more, better, and earlier conversations with seriously ill patients. See how we're rolling out the program at South Shore Medical Center in Norwell.

Talking about Serious Illness with Your Primary Care Provider

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The ABCs of Infant Safe Sleep

The critical components to infant safe sleep are as simple as ABC. Learn how some simple steps can keep your sleeping baby safe.

The ABCs of Infant Safe Sleep

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Five Common Questions about Tubal Ligation, Answered

Is permanent birth control, such as a tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, or getting your tubes tied a good option for you? An OB/GYN answers common questions about the risks and benefits of sterilization.

Five Common Questions about Tubal Ligation, Answered

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Three Signs You’ve Found the Right Primary Care Provider

You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?

Three Signs You’ve Found the Right Primary Care Provider

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Three Ways College Students Can Stay Mentally & Physically Healthy During Finals Week

If you're a college student, Finals Week is a stressful time. Don't let an illness make things even more stressful!

Three Ways College Students Can Stay Mentally & Physically Healthy During Finals Week

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Five Things to Consider When Choosing an Adult Primary Care Provider

Having a primary care provider is important. A South Shore Medical Center doctor explains what to keep in mind when choosing a PCP.

Five Things to Consider When Choosing an Adult Primary Care Provider

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Five Benefits of Nutrition & Diabetes Education in a Group Setting

It can be intimidating at first, but you may find that group education is even better than what you receive in an individual session with your provider. Here's why.

Five Benefits of Nutrition & Diabetes Education in a Group Setting