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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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Seven Playground Safety Tips for Parents and Caretakers

For many young children, a trip to the local playground is the highlight of their days! Playgrounds are filled with fun and offer children a great way to socialize with peers - but playgrounds have their fair share of injury hazards as well.

Seven Playground Safety Tips for Parents and Caretakers

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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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Stop the Bleed: How Proper Training Can Help You Save a Life

Uncontrolled bleeding is the number-one cause of preventable death from trauma. This makes training to stop uncontrolled bleeding an essential public health tool, right up there with CPR and access to defibrillators.

Stop the Bleed: How Proper Training Can Help You Save a Life

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Teen Substance Use and Risks: Establishing Healthy Behaviors Early

Adolescence – sometimes just seeing or hearing this word makes people cringe, as it brings back memories of awkward or difficult years gone by...

Teen Substance Use and Risks: Establishing Healthy Behaviors Early

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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Older Adults: Risks, Consequences, and Prevention

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability, both in the United States and worldwide. People age 75 years old and older are at the greatest risk for TBI.

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Older Adults: Risks, Consequences, and Prevention

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Organ Donation: Sign Up to Save Lives

Organ transplants have played a role in saving the lives of thousands of individuals, many of whom would not have survived their injuries or illnesses just a generation before.

Organ Donation: Sign Up to Save Lives

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Human Trafficking Prevention: Warning Signs and Ways to Help

​​​​​​​Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.

Human Trafficking Prevention: Warning Signs and Ways to Help

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Staying Safe: Five Tips for Proper Seatbelt Use

​​​​​​​Motor vehicle crashes are a serious preventable public health concern and are among the leading causes of injury and death across the United States, killing nearly 100 people every day. Seatbelts are the single most effective safety device when it comes to preventing injury and death in motor vehicle crashes.

Staying Safe: Five Tips for Proper Seatbelt Use

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Recognizing Toxic Teen Dating Behaviors and Helping Teens Build Healthy Relationships

​​​​​​​Dating violence affects millions of teens and young adults each year, and unhealthy relationships can cause problems that linger long after a relationship ends.

Recognizing Toxic Teen Dating Behaviors and Helping Teens Build Healthy Relationships