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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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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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Using Games and Toys to Help Your Child’s Language Development

Children love toys and play - but playing can also be beneficial to your child's development! Learn more about how toys and games can help with your child's speech.

Using Games and Toys to Help Your Child’s Language Development

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Five More Steps to Take to Decrease Your Risk of Falling

Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.

Five More Steps to Take to Decrease Your Risk of Falling

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Tendinopathy: Preventing & Treating Overuse Injuries during the Pandemic

​​​​​​​The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everyone’s daily routines for a loop, and as a result, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in injuries related to these changes in routine, namely overuse injuries.

Tendinopathy: Preventing & Treating Overuse Injuries during the Pandemic

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Four Mistakes You’re Making While Working from Home

If you’re one of the millions of workers currently doing your job remotely, there’s a good chance you didn’t have ergonomics on your mind when you initially set up your workstation. After all, many people were forced to work from the couch, the kitchen table, or a spare bedroom when remote work began.

Four Mistakes You’re Making While Working from Home

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Get to Know South Shore Hospital’s Therapeutic Pools

The best-kept secret on the South Shore may be the two therapeutic pools at South Shore Hospital. Learn how water-based therapy helps patients of all ages manage a variety of health needs.

Get to Know South Shore Hospital’s Therapeutic Pools

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How to Get the Right Personal Trainer

If you're looking to improve your physical fitness, it may be worth it to tap into the expertise of a personal trainer. Find out how to choose a professional that will help you meet your fitness goals.

How to Get the Right Personal Trainer

Exercise for Cancer Patients

An Integrative Approach to Cancer Care

Integrative therapies or complementary therapies for cancer patients offer mind and body care alongside standard cancer treatment. Learn from expert and leader in exercise physiology, Jen Logan, some of the best integrative therapies that can help patients feel their best while also managing the side effects that often come with cancer and cancer treatment.

An Integrative Approach to Cancer Care

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How Older Adults Can Manage Their Risk of Falls

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults. Learn the steps you can take to stay on your feet.

How Older Adults Can Manage Their Risk of Falls