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Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a good time to educate people about the tick-borne illness that affects as many as 476,000 in the U.S. each year. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how to prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.

Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

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Alan McKim, Founder of Clean Harbors, Honored with NEAHP’s Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Award

Nominated by the South Shore Health Foundation, the visionary entrepreneur and community-minded philanthropist is recognized for his unwavering...

Alan McKim, Founder of Clean Harbors, Honored with NEAHP’s Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Award

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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

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

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Four Steps to Ensure Your Safety During Hurricane Season

Revisit or create an emergency preparedness plan before a serious storm arrives.

Four Steps to Ensure Your Safety During Hurricane Season

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Stay Safe: Skip Having Your Own Fourth of July Fireworks this Year

Thinking about creating your own July 4th fireworks display this year? Our head of Emergency Medical Services explains why it's safer to skip the pyrotechnics.

Stay Safe: Skip Having Your Own Fourth of July Fireworks this Year

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Five Things to Know about Mobile Integrated Health

Operated through South Shore Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the MIH program delivers specialized care to patients in their homes, helping to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and frequent inpatient re-admissions.

Five Things to Know about Mobile Integrated Health

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National Preparedness Month: The Key Aspects of a Plan for Your Household

​​​​​​​September is National Preparedness Month, a great time to take a fresh look at your household’s emergency plan.

National Preparedness Month: The Key Aspects of a Plan for Your Household

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Mobile Integrated Health: Bringing the Hospital into the Home

South Shore Health's Chair of Emergency Medicine reflects on Massachusetts' first hospital-based Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program and shares what it means for the health of the Weymouth community.

Mobile Integrated Health: Bringing the Hospital into the Home

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Hanover Fire and South Shore Hospital Work As One to Save Heart Attack Patient

Fast action during a heart attack can mean the difference between life and death. See how the Hanover Fire Department and South Shore Hospital used technology to work As One to save a Scituate man's life.

Hanover Fire and South Shore Hospital Work As One to Save Heart Attack Patient