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A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships...

A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

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Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

South Shore Health’s Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips to keep you and your family safe while celebrating the holidays.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

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Day Treatment Addiction Program: Supporting People Beginning Their Recovery Journey

South Shore Health has expanded its addiction medicine services by launching a new Day Treatment program for adults (18 years or older) recovering from a substance use disorder.

Day Treatment Addiction Program: Supporting People Beginning Their Recovery Journey

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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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Coping with Complicated Holiday Emotions

Holiday movies and commercials tell us we should have warm, fuzzy feelings this time of year. But for some, the holidays can bring grief and complicated emotions. Get tips on how to find comfort if you're struggling during the holidays.

Coping with Complicated Holiday Emotions

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Preventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help

Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide...

Preventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help

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COVID-19, Women, and Alcohol: Managing Pandemic Stress without Drinking

Women’s lives are more stressful than ever. And many women have turned to alcohol to cope. An addiction medicine doctor shares healthier alternatives to deal with stress, and how to get help to reduce alcohol consumption.

COVID-19, Women, and Alcohol: Managing Pandemic Stress without Drinking

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The Bridge Program is Here for You during the COVID-19 Pandemic

It's important that you get the care you need — particularly for substance or alcohol use disorder — during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Bridge Program is Here for You during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Perinatal Behavioral Health: Building a Community

Depression, anxiety, and addiction can be isolating, especially for expectant or new mothers. Julie Paul, PMHNP-BC, CNM reflects on her midwifery practice and how it led her to building a community for women on the South Shore.

Perinatal Behavioral Health: Building a Community

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Living with Uncertainty during COVID-19

As we enter the sixth month of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty continues to permeate most aspects of our lives.

Living with Uncertainty during COVID-19