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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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Caring for Her Community Makes PA Role a Perfect Fit for Kristen Alexander

It’s National Physician Assistant Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the skilled physician assistants (PAs) who provide compassionate, quality...

Caring for Her Community Makes PA Role a Perfect Fit for Kristen Alexander

Read the 2017 Nursing Annual Report

Announcing the 2020 Nurses Week Award Winners

Each year during National Nurses Week, we pause to celebrate our annual Nursing Awards. Check out the 2020 winners!

Announcing the 2020 Nurses Week Award Winners

Part of the team that developed South Shore Health's in-house COVID-19 test

South Shore Health Launches In-House COVID-19 Lab Testing

South Shore Health's lab team developed an in-house test that produces results in about five hours, which means more PPE for caregivers and more beds for patients that need them most.

South Shore Health Launches In-House COVID-19 Lab Testing

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A Closer Look at the Role of a Hospital Chaplain

Most people are familiar with the basic services hospitals provide to their patients and employees, including things like dining services, shuttle...

A Closer Look at the Role of a Hospital Chaplain

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South Shore Health’s Gift Basket Raffle: A Beloved Holiday Tradition

South Shore Health's Gift Basket Raffle raises funds to help colleagues get back on their feet after a short-term setback. Learn more about this annual holiday tradition.

South Shore Health’s Gift Basket Raffle: A Beloved Holiday Tradition

Tammie Ryan, RN, Shirley MacLeod of Thimbles and Friends, and Lisa Royer pose with a quilt

Abington Quilt Guild Donates Blankets to Home Care Patients

The Abington-based Thimbles and Friends Quilt Guild have donated countless quilts that are distributed to patients of South Shore Health’s home care division.

Abington Quilt Guild Donates Blankets to Home Care Patients

Karen Peterson of South Shore Health's Youth Health Connection

Q&A with Karen Peterson of Youth Health Connection

For 26 years, Youth Health Connection (YHC) has helped young people deal with the challenges they face as they mature. The group recently welcomed Karen Peterson to continue this critical program. Learn more about Karen's background and the future of the program.

Q&A with Karen Peterson of Youth Health Connection

Dottie Infusino Andrade

South Shore Medical Center Colleague Celebrates 40 Years

Dorothy “Dottie" Infusino Andrade recently celebrated her 40th year as a colleague at South Shore Medical Center. Learn more about what keeps her motivated and why she loves her work.

South Shore Medical Center Colleague Celebrates 40 Years

Kerry Weiss

Announcing the 2019 Nurses Week Award Winners

Each year during National Nurses Week, we pause to celebrate our annual Nursing Awards. Check out the 2019 winners!

Announcing the 2019 Nurses Week Award Winners