Wave-patterned navy blue background

South Shore Health Blog

Health and wellness information from our experts

Colleagues from South Shore Health pose with members of the Kennefick family
Featured Article

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

Sanjay Padhi at cardiac rehab

Cardiac Rehab Patient Shares Lessons Close to His Heart

A cardiac stress test found an arterial blockage before it caused a serious cardiac event for Sanjay Padhi. Sanjay shares his story and the lessons he's taken to heart through South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

Cardiac Rehab Patient Shares Lessons Close to His Heart

A woman doing a skydiving jump with an instructor

Soaring After Weight Loss Surgery: ‘My Life Has Started All Over’

The sky is no longer the limit for Donyelle Carmody. Nine months after having gastric bypass surgery at South Shore Health, the Rockland resident checked a lofty goal off her bucket list: skydiving. Before the surgery, this high-flying adventure and other life experiences, wouldn’t have been possible.

Soaring After Weight Loss Surgery: ‘My Life Has Started All Over’

Sue Cullinan poses for a photo by the mirror in the senior strength training class

Community Exercise Classes Keep Participants Motivated and Moving

South Shore Health's Community Exercise classes have helped Sue Cullinan and Peter Umile stay active, build strength, improve stamina and boost their energy levels. But the physical gains aren't' the only benefit. The camaraderie and friendships they've formed, motivate them to keep moving.

Community Exercise Classes Keep Participants Motivated and Moving

A cardiac rehab patient standing on a treadmill for photo

Finding a Path Forward to Wellness – Cardiac Rehab Patient Shares His Journey

Eight months after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure, Sean Kiley is sharing his remarkable recovery story and giving thanks to South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehab program for putting him on the path to wellness.

Finding a Path Forward to Wellness – Cardiac Rehab Patient Shares His Journey

Dr. Michael Hession at the microphone speaking

Compassion and Empathy are Providers’ Superpowers

When he came to visit his critically ill friend and colleague in the hospital, Dr. Allen Smith had three wishes for Michael Hession, MD. First was that he would survive; second, he would write a book about his near-death experience and recovery; and third, he would share his inspirational story with other healthcare providers. All three wishes came true

Compassion and Empathy are Providers’ Superpowers

Georgeanne and Bill Barnes holding hands sitting on their porch

Gigi’s Choice: ‘Home Dialysis Saved My Life’

When she arrived at South Shore Hospital last December, Gigi Barnes was very sick. With her kidneys failing and just weeks from death, Gigi had two options - go on dialysis in a nursing facility or go home for hospice care. Then nephrologist Joshua Hundert came up with a life-changing third choice.

Gigi’s Choice: ‘Home Dialysis Saved My Life’

A female exercise physiologist stands next to a female cardiac rehab patient on an arm bike.

How I Survived a Heart Attack on Safari and Thrived Through Cardiac Rehab

Nine months after suffering a near-fatal heart attack while on safari in South Africa, Jane Goff is thriving and traveling again thanks to South Shore Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Jane shares the story of her harrowing medical emergency and remarkable comeback.

How I Survived a Heart Attack on Safari and Thrived Through Cardiac Rehab

A male patient stands near a treadmill between a female nurse and male exercise physiologist

'The Cardiac Rehab Team is Incredible – I Can’t Thank Them Enough’

After suffering a heart attack at 44, Vijay Saraf wanted to get back to his active lifestyle, hiking and skiing. South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation program helped Vijay recover, regain strength and confidence and hit the slopes again.

'The Cardiac Rehab Team is Incredible – I Can’t Thank Them Enough’

A woman and a man hold hands as they enter South Shore Health Physical Therapy and Wellness

Rehab Patient Shares Remarkable Recovery: 'Every Day We Make Progress'

Raphael Campos is writing his own comeback story. South Shore Health is helping him do it.

Rehab Patient Shares Remarkable Recovery: 'Every Day We Make Progress'