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Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of self-exams in detecting cancer early...

Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

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Caring for Her Community: Taylor Micheroni, MD’s Role as a Physician Anesthesiologist

After completing her residency training, Taylor Micheroni, MD was ready to begin practicing. She found a home on the South Shore and in South Shore Hospital's Anesthesia Department.

Caring for Her Community: Taylor Micheroni, MD’s Role as a Physician Anesthesiologist

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Lisa Hennessey!

This month, we're proud to celebrate Lisa Hennessey of the South Shore Health Center for Wound Healing as the recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn more about what led to Lisa's nomination.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Lisa Hennessey!

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Compassion & Collaboration: Sasha’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

We continue our celebration of CRNA Week 2024 by spotlighting another wonderful member of our team: Sasha Griffith, CRNA! Sasha shares more about her role as a CRNA and how her experience as a pediatric nurse helps in her CRNA role.

Compassion & Collaboration: Sasha’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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Complex, Challenging, Fulfilling: John’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

John Photos, CRNA is a certified registered nurse anesthetist at South Shore Hospital. In this profile, he discusses the various duties of a CRNA at a modern hospital, why he chose South Shore Hospital, and more.

Complex, Challenging, Fulfilling: John’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates about 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in 2024 and 4,360 women will die from the disease.

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection

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Eight Bite-Sized Changes for Healthier Eating in the New Year

Changing your eating habits can be a great way to boost your overall health — but that doesn't mean you have to make big, drastic changes all at once!

Eight Bite-Sized Changes for Healthier Eating in the New Year

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Barbara Wahlstrom!

This month, we're proud to celebrate Barbara Wahlstrom of The Friends of South Shore Health as the recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn more about what led to Barbara's nomination.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Barbara Wahlstrom!

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Get the New Year Off to a Healthy Start

Before turning the calendar to 2024, make prioritizing your health your New Year’s resolution

Get the New Year Off to a Healthy Start

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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