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Men's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes

November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight health issues affecting men – including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 36,320 men will die from the disease. Learn about risk factors, treatments and the screening tests that help catch prostate cancer early when it’s easier to treat.

Men's Health: Early Prostate Cancer Detection Leads to Better Outcomes

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Palliative Care Team Supports Patients and Families Navigating Serious Illness

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to raise awareness about this specialized care and to recognize the dedicated caregivers and professionals committed to providing comfort and support to patients with serious, chronic and/or life-limiting illnesses.

Palliative Care Team Supports Patients and Families Navigating Serious Illness

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After 25 Years, Still a ‘Dream Job’ for Alison Gustafson, MD

Alison Gustafson, MD is Interim Chair of the Department of Anesthesia at South Shore Health. As part of Physician Anesthesiologists Week, she reflects on her time at South Shore Health, her team, and more.

After 25 Years, Still a ‘Dream Job’ for Alison Gustafson, MD

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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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Beyond the Operating Room: The Multifaceted Role of Today’s Anesthesiologists

Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.

Beyond the Operating Room: The Multifaceted Role of Today’s Anesthesiologists

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Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.

Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

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Pam Quimby-Montanino's Story: Power Over Chronic Pain

Pain was crippling Pam Quimby-Montanino's life, until South Shore Health's Pain Clinic helped her find a non-narcotic solution to back pain.

Pam Quimby-Montanino's Story: Power Over Chronic Pain

Aimee Gindin's Story: Living without the Fear of Pain, The Rewards of Physical Medicine

Living with chronic back pain can be draining, and Aimee knew the toll back pain had taken on her body. When her primary care physician referred her to the Spine Center located in South Shore Hospital’s Center for Orthopedics, Spine and Sports Medicine, Aimee was ready to conquer chronic back pain once and for all.

Aimee Gindin's Story: Living without the Fear of Pain, The Rewards of Physical Medicine