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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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The 2013 Boston Marathon: Lessons in Emergency Planning

The way in which health systems and first responders plan for and react to disaster was changed by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Learn more from our team.

The 2013 Boston Marathon: Lessons in Emergency Planning

Dr. Perlick examines a Guatemalan patient

South Shore Health Podiatrist Travels to Guatemala for Mission Work

Wynn Perlick, DPM recently fulfilled his lifelong professional goal of using his skills as a podiatrist to help those in need. Read more about his mission work in Guatemala.

South Shore Health Podiatrist Travels to Guatemala for Mission Work

Maddie Gomes in the hospital as she prepares for kidney donation

South Shore Nurse Gives the Gift of Life with Kidney Donation

When South Shore Health Express nurse Maddie Gomes learned she could donate a kidney to one of the 100,000 people in the United States are awaiting a donor kidney, she jumped at the chance. Read her story and learn more about kidney donation.

South Shore Nurse Gives the Gift of Life with Kidney Donation

Willow, a golden retriever therapy dog

Meet Willow, A South Shore Health Therapy Dog

Therapy dog Willow and his human, Reggie Ward, are South Shore Health volunteers that bring smiles to our colleagues and patients every time they visit. See them in action!

Meet Willow, A South Shore Health Therapy Dog

Alex Kleinschmidt and the colleagues who supported him through an illness

Coming Together, As One, for a Critical Care Colleague

A South Shore Hospital critical care nurse had just started with the organization when an illness had him sidelined. But South Shore Health colleagues came together to support him during a tough time.

Coming Together, As One, for a Critical Care Colleague

Dr. Chi, medical oncologist

Q&A with Dorcas Doja Chi, MD, Medical Oncologist

Learn more about medical oncologist, Dorcas Doja Chi, MD from Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital.

Q&A with Dorcas Doja Chi, MD, Medical Oncologist

South Shore Medical Center Volunteers at Carolina Hill

South Shore Medical Center Made a Difference in 2018

Throughout 2018, South Shore Medical Center (SSMC) colleagues demonstrated their generosity to our surrounding communities. Here's a look back on how our team made a difference this year.

South Shore Medical Center Made a Difference in 2018

South Shore Health provides care in Peru

South Shore Health Brings Surgical Expertise to the People of Peru

In November 2018, seven clinical colleagues from South Shore Health brought their expertise to “The Sacred Valley” of Peru to perform surgery and other medical procedures for people who would not usually get the benefits of modern medicine. Learn more about their work.

South Shore Health Brings Surgical Expertise to the People of Peru

Kathryn and Amanda Morini

Fighting the Loss of Addiction with Love: One Nurse's Story

Kathryn Morini, RN in the Critical Care Unit at South Shore Hospital, shares the story of losing her sister to an overdose and how she gives back to the community to honor her memory.

Fighting the Loss of Addiction with Love: One Nurse's Story