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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 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and 32,250 men will die from the disease. Find out 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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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’

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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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Five Ways to Maintain a Healthy Weight During the Holiday Season

Keeping off weight around the holidays can be a stress for anyone. But learn tips on how to keep the holiday weight at bay from our healthcare professionals.

Five Ways to Maintain a Healthy Weight During the Holiday Season

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Mark's Weight Loss Story: "It's the Best Thing I've Ever Done for Myself."

For many patients, the decision to pursue weight loss surgery isn't an immediate one - it's a process that unfolds over the course of months or years...

Mark's Weight Loss Story: "It's the Best Thing I've Ever Done for Myself."

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Weighing the Options: Bariatric Surgery vs. Weight Loss Drugs

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., and according to a Cleveland Clinic study, is now the leading cause of preventable death –...

Weighing the Options: Bariatric Surgery vs. Weight Loss Drugs

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Wondering if Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You? Here are 10 Things to Know

Having bariatric surgery is a big decision, but it can also be a life-changing one. If you struggle to lose weight, despite making changes to your diet and exercise, bariatric surgery may be the right choice for you. For people with obesity and obesity-related medical conditions, bariatric surgery can be an important step toward a healthier life.

Wondering if Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You? Here are 10 Things to Know

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National Diabetes Month: Taking a Team Approach is Best for Managing Condition

November is National Diabetes Month, a good time to spread awareness about the condition that affects more than 37 million people in the U.S. The...

National Diabetes Month: Taking a Team Approach is Best for Managing Condition

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Managing Diabetes: What You Can Do to Stay in Control of Your Health

South Shore Medical Center’s diabetes specialists in endocrinology, diabetes education, nutrition, and podiatry, along with your primary care provider, work together to create a care plan and explain how medications, dietary guidelines, and self-management practices can help you manage the disease and stay in control of your health.

Managing Diabetes: What You Can Do to Stay in Control of Your Health

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Five Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.

Five Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse