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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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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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Five Questions on Breast Cancer Prevention

Suniti Nimbkar, MD, Medical Director of the Breast Care Center at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital, answers common questions on breast cancer screening and prevention.

Five Questions on Breast Cancer Prevention

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First Visit to the Gynecologist? Here’s What You Should Know

Seeing a gynecologist for the first time is milestone moment that can cause anxiety for new patients. South Shore Health OB/GYN Kristin Gold, MD demystifies the experience and explains what teens and their parents can expect during that first gynecologic visit.

First Visit to the Gynecologist? Here’s What You Should Know

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How High BMI Can Affect Your Care During Labor and Delivery

Our goal as anesthesiologists is to both alleviate pain and to keep the patient and baby safe. We need to anticipate any complications that could jeopardize the safety of the patient and baby on the day of delivery. We also want patients to be aware of these potential challenges in advance so they are not caught by surprise if something changes during delivery.

How High BMI Can Affect Your Care During Labor and Delivery

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Five Questions on Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Answered

March is National Colorectal Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the disease and highlight the importance of colorectal cancer screening, prevention and treatment. Robert Driscoll, MD, explains how increased screening, improved treatment and more awareness about lifestyle-related risk factors are reducing the number of colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths.

Five Questions on Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Answered

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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

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COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended

Two years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant people by numerous professional medical organizations and yet...

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended

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Finding More Than Fitness Through Community Exercise Classes

Terri Raymond quit the gym during the COVID-19 pandemic, but found a whole new workout routine and much more through South Shore Health's Community Exercise Programs.

Finding More Than Fitness Through Community Exercise Classes

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Five Questions on Lung Cancer Prevention, Answered

Because there are often no symptoms in early-stage lung cancer, people who are at high risk – including those who smoke or used to smoke – should be screened for lung cancer. Screening is crucial for early detection, better treatment options and more favorable outcomes for patients.

Five Questions on Lung Cancer Prevention, Answered