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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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Vaccines Arm Us for Respiratory Virus Season

Respiratory virus season is on the way and illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and pneumonia will be widely circulating again. Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease provides updated vaccine guidance and shares other preventative steps you can take to stay well this season.

Vaccines Arm Us for Respiratory Virus Season

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Six Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care

Ko Un Clara Park, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health answers questions about risk factors, symptoms and the advancements in detection and treatment changing the course of breast cancer care.

Six Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care

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Why Falling Back into a Routine is Good for Your Health

Did you spend your summer traveling, entertaining friends and family, or trying to squeeze as much out of the longer days as possible? You may be ready to get back to a routine for the fall. The word routine has a bit of a bad reputation. It can sound boring or predictable. But the truth is, a routine is actually good for us.

Why Falling Back into a Routine is Good for Your Health

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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Endometrial Cancer

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about cancers of the female reproductive system, and emphasize the importance of routine screening and early detection.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Endometrial Cancer

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State’s First Obstetrics Emergency Department Celebrates Five Years of Specialized Care

Opening the state’s first obstetrics emergency department (OB ED) in the early months of a global pandemic could not have been easy. Yet South Shore Health pushed forward with its pioneering plan to create a department dedicated to providing specialized obstetric emergency care, setting it apart from all other Massachusetts health systems.

State’s First Obstetrics Emergency Department Celebrates Five Years of Specialized Care

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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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Heidi Creighton: 'It’s So Intimate to Care for a Family in Their Home at a Vulnerable Time'

For Heidi Creighton, RN, team leader for the VNA’s Parent Child Health Division, there’s no place like home for caring for families and forming fulfilling relationships.

Heidi Creighton: 'It’s So Intimate to Care for a Family in Their Home at a Vulnerable Time'

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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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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

Katelyn McGovern Dorney, MD, a gynecological oncologist at the Dana-Farber/Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health, answers questions about gynecologic cancer screening and prevention.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives