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

While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,810 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 630 people will die from the disease.

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

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Water Workouts Doing Wonders for Garrity

She’s only been taking the Aquatic Conditioning class for a few months, but Kathy Garrity says she’s already feeling stronger, more flexible and more energetic.

Water Workouts Doing Wonders for Garrity

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Emily Stamaris!

We're proud to celebrate Emily Stamaris, BS, RDMS, RVT as the recipient of the Colleague Spotlight Award for December! Learn more about how Emily, who is deaf, has persevered through the difficulties caused by mask mandates and continues to inspire her colleagues.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Emily Stamaris!

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Safety Tips for Parents during the Pediatric Medication Shortage

Supply chain issues and increased demand during a very active respiratory virus season, have caused a shortage of common over-the-counter pediatric medications, including liquid ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

Safety Tips for Parents during the Pediatric Medication Shortage

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Bizzy's Story: "The Procedure Was Memorable and in the Best Way Possible."

When Bizzy needed surgery at South Shore Hospital, her mother was hoping for something quick and unremarkable. Instead, the procedure ended up being memorable for all the right reasons.

Bizzy's Story: "The Procedure Was Memorable and in the Best Way Possible."

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Primary Care has Changed: Here’s What it Means for You

With so much disruption to the primary care landscape, South Shore Medical Center is taking several steps to respond to the changes through ongoing recruitment efforts, promoting our APCs to PCP roles, and temporarily putting a pause on accepting new patients.

Primary Care has Changed: Here’s What it Means for You

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Holiday Help: Communication Strategies for Individuals with Hearing Loss, Dementia, and More

This holiday season, you may be preparing to host or take part in gatherings with family and friends. Have you thought about the communication needs...

Holiday Help: Communication Strategies for Individuals with Hearing Loss, Dementia, and More

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Seven Things to Know about Long COVID

Nearly three years into the pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about COVID-19. We know how to protect ourselves from the virus with vaccines, prevent its spread by masking and social distancing and how to treat infections with antiviral and anti-inflammatory medications. But we still have much to learn about the condition known as long COVID.

Seven Things to Know about Long COVID

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Carolyn Marshman!

We're proud to celebrate Carolyn Marshman, RN as the recipient of the Colleague Spotlight Award for November! Learn more about Carolyn's 30+ years with South Shore Health and how she recently went above and beyond for a patient.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Carolyn Marshman!

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Care Where You Are: The Unique Role of Our Parent Child Health Team

Home Care's Parent Child Health Team is a key part of the larger healthcare landscape, allowing children, expecting parents, and postpartum patients to get the care they need from the comfort of home.

Care Where You Are: The Unique Role of Our Parent Child Health Team