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Summer Safety Tips for Kids

From backyard barbecues, beach days and pool parties, to biking, boating, swimming and camping, summer vacation provides plenty of fun activities to keep children busy and entertained. You can also keep them safe by following these summer safety tips.

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

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Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season: COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

Respiratory viruses are with us throughout the year, but infections tend to spike in the fall and winter months as we spend more time indoors.

Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season: COVID-19, Flu, and RSV

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We Ask Because We Care: Our Commitment to Health Equity

South Shore Health is committed to providing all patients equitable access to quality care regardless of race, ethnicity, preferred language, interpreter needs, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We Ask Because We Care: Our Commitment to Health Equity

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Water and Swimming Safety: Tips to Prevent Drowning

Swimming is a great way to stay cool on a hot South Shore summer's day. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips on how to stay safe in and around the water.

Water and Swimming Safety: Tips to Prevent Drowning

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Roll with the Changes – Eight Things to Know about Navigating Menopause

Commonly referred to as the change of life, menopause is a time of transition women experience at midlife. During this change, the ovaries produce...

Roll with the Changes – Eight Things to Know about Navigating Menopause

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Tess Regan!

This month, we're proud to celebrate Tess Regan of South Shore Hospital as the recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn more about what led to Tess's nomination.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Tess Regan!

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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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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Tim Routhier!

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

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Tim Routhier!

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Mark's Weight Loss Story: "It's the Best Thing I've Ever Done for Myself."

For many patients, the decision to pursue weight loss surgery isn't an immediate one - it's a process that unfolds over the course of months or years...

Mark's Weight Loss Story: "It's the Best Thing I've Ever Done for Myself."

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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