Boy talking to dad about staying home alone

Getting in the Back-to-School Mindset: Tips for a Successful and Injury-Free School Season

As we get closer to the end of summer, routines start to change: we wind down the late nights, lazy weekends, and days of endless fun as back-to...

Getting in the Back-to-School Mindset: Tips for a Successful and Injury-Free School Season

A female doctor speaks to a young woman

First Visit to the Gynecologist? Here’s What You Should Know

Seeing a gynecologist for the first time is milestone moment that can cause anxiety for new patients. South Shore Health OB/GYN Kristin Gold, MD demystifies the experience and explains what teens and their parents can expect during that first gynecologic visit.

First Visit to the Gynecologist? Here’s What You Should Know

A father sits on the floor next to his teenage son, having a conversation with him.

Teen Substance Use and Risks: Establishing Healthy Behaviors Early

Adolescence – sometimes just seeing or hearing this word makes people cringe, as it brings back memories of awkward or difficult years gone by...

Teen Substance Use and Risks: Establishing Healthy Behaviors Early