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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 Facts about Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

Most hip replacement procedures are performed using the posterior approach. In recent years, however, another surgical approach has become increasingly popular: direct anterior hip replacement.

The Facts about Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

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Timely Hand Surgery Saves One South Shore Legend’s Finger

Lifelong Weymouth resident Richard Gifford never imagined the path a painful sore on his index finger would lead him on.

Timely Hand Surgery Saves One South Shore Legend’s Finger

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An Update for Patients Awaiting Surgery at South Shore Hospital

South Shore Health's Chair of Surgery provides an update on our plans to reschedule surgeries canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Update for Patients Awaiting Surgery at South Shore Hospital

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For One Weymouth Veteran, Healing for a 50-Year-Old Wound is Found Close to Home

Richard Lalond was just a teenager when he was wounded in Vietnam. After living with an open wound for more than 50 years, he finally found a solution — right down the street.

For One Weymouth Veteran, Healing for a 50-Year-Old Wound is Found Close to Home

Learn More About South Shore Health's Total Joint Replacement Program

What Do You Need to Know about Joint Replacement?

South Shore Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD, answers questions about joint replacement surgery.

What Do You Need to Know about Joint Replacement?

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Bone Health for Survivorship

One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.

Bone Health for Survivorship

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Signs You May Be Suffering From Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder affects approximately two percent of the population. Learn the symptoms and treatment options from the experts at South Shore Orthopedics.

Signs You May Be Suffering From Frozen Shoulder

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Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.

Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

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Dan Durica's Total Hip Replacement

Learn how South Shore Health got Norwell resident Dan Durica on his feet in time for a long-awaited trip to Ireland.

Dan Durica's Total Hip Replacement