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Summer Safety Tips for Kids

From backyard barbecues, beach days and pool parties, to biking, boating, swimming and camping, summer vacation provides plenty of fun activities to keep children busy and entertained. You can also keep them safe by following these summer safety tips.

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

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Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a good time to educate people about the tick-borne illness that affects as many as 476,000 in the U.S. each year. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how to prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.

Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

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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

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HPV Awareness – Here's Why Vaccinating Kids is So Important

HPV Awareness Day is March 4 and South Shore Medical Center’s pediatric providers want to remind parents about the importance of getting their children vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus – starting at age 9.

HPV Awareness – Here's Why Vaccinating Kids is So Important

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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

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COVID Cases Are Rising: Is a Winter Wave on the Way?

Following a few quiet months on the COVID front, cases are on the rise again nationally, for the first time since last summer’s FLiRT variants were circulating.

COVID Cases Are Rising: Is a Winter Wave on the Way?

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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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Rare But Life Threatening; We Need to Take EEE Seriously

The first human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in four years has put the dangerous mosquito-borne illness back in the news. Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, explains what makes the virus so deadly and how you can protect yourself from EEE.

Rare But Life Threatening; We Need to Take EEE Seriously

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A Message from Our Colleagues About the Moonlight and Miracles Gala

We are thrilled to announce that the 22nd annual Moonlight & Miracles Gala will again benefit South Shore Health's emergency services. This includes...

A Message from Our Colleagues About the Moonlight and Miracles Gala

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It’s OK to be Over COVID – ‘We’re in a Better Place'

Most people have moved on from COVID-19 and that’s okay, even though COVID-19 isn’t over, according to Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health’s Director of Infectious Disease.

It’s OK to be Over COVID – ‘We’re in a Better Place'