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

Thank You

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

Moonlight and Miracles Gala Video 2024

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

A metal heart pendant on a red ribbon, a cork, an empty class vial, a tag reading "my heart is with you, always," and a printed EKG heartbeat.

A Heartbeat to Hold: "It's that Little Jar of Life."

Seeking to provide a source of comfort to loved ones during a difficult time, the nurses at South Shore Hospital's Critical Care Unit have created a tradition that gives them a heartbeat to take home.

A Heartbeat to Hold: "It's that Little Jar of Life."

A woman holds the back of her calf due to pain potentially associated with deep vein thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Prevention

Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Prevention

Hospitalist and another doctor talking

What Is a Hospitalist?

Not sure what a hospitalist's role is on your care team? A South Shore Hospital hospitalist shares a little about the profession and why she loves what she does every day.

What Is a Hospitalist?

Preemie in Radiant Warmer

Brave Beginnings Helps our Tiniest Patients Survive and Thrive

Earlier this year, Brave Beginnings awarded a grant to the South Shore Health Foundation & Friends to purchase two radiant warmers for our NICU. These devices, which are used when open access and external heat are simultaneously required, help provide an unsurpassed healing environment for critically-ill preemies.

Brave Beginnings Helps our Tiniest Patients Survive and Thrive

South Shore Health provides care in Peru

South Shore Health Brings Surgical Expertise to the People of Peru

In November 2018, seven clinical colleagues from South Shore Health brought their expertise to “The Sacred Valley” of Peru to perform surgery and other medical procedures for people who would not usually get the benefits of modern medicine. Learn more about their work.

South Shore Health Brings Surgical Expertise to the People of Peru

Nicole Anderson, Harpist

The Healing Power of Music

As Nicole Anderson plucked the strings of her harp, Sarah Sullivan of Marshfield took a deep breath and relaxed into her bed. The worries, fears...

The Healing Power of Music