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Managing Menopause: Treatments for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Brain Fog, and More

Menopause is having a moment. From Amy Schumer’s funny TV ad for Midi Health, to Drew Barrymore discussing having hot flashes mid-interview, menopause talk has become mainstream. And that’s something Ingrid Kotch, MD is happy about.

Managing Menopause: Treatments for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Brain Fog, and More

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Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

After a cardiac event sidelined Matt Dobrowski six months ago, he's back at the gym training for the Set the Pace Road Race 5K, to be held in Norwell on June 9.

Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

Stewart Family

The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.

The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

Joanne and Dave

The Life-Changing Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Nurse's Personal Story

As a cardiac nurse, Joanne Privett cared for thousands of patients. But she faced a new challenge when her husband had a heart attack. Read her family's story.

The Life-Changing Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Nurse's Personal Story

Elizabeth Bradley

South Shore Hospital Cardiologists Keep the Pace in Heart Innovation

Cardiac pacing in the field of cardiovascular medicine is rapidly evolving as advancements in technology and engineering provide clinicians new and exciting ways to care for an aging population.

South Shore Hospital Cardiologists Keep the Pace in Heart Innovation

Six Tips for Managing COPD

Medications aren't the only tool for managing COPD. Learn more about the lifestyle changes that can help patients with COPD.

Six Tips for Managing COPD

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The Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.

The Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.

Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels

Mother and Son Find Healing in Cardiac Rehabilitation Close to Home

The Set the Pace Road Road helps raise funds for cardiac patients, like Dan and Sandi Tobin, on the South Shore. Learn more about their story and the 2018 race.

Mother and Son Find Healing in Cardiac Rehabilitation Close to Home

Save One of Their Own

Fast-Acting Caregivers Save One of Their Own

Bill Verrier, a South Shore Hospital employee, suffered a heart attack in the hospital cafeteria. Read how his colleagues saved his life in a matter of minutes.

Fast-Acting Caregivers Save One of Their Own