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Six Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care

Ko Un Clara Park, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health answers questions about risk factors, symptoms and the advancements in detection and treatment changing the course of breast cancer care.

Six Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care

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Right Care, Right Place: Know Where to Go

In order to help patients receive the care they need as efficiently as possible, it's important to seek the right level of care at the right place.

Right Care, Right Place: Know Where to Go

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Jeffrey Bailey!

Jeffrey Bailey of our Information Systems Team is the latest recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn how Jeffrey's creativity and initiative helped boost our digital security.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Jeffrey Bailey!

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Abington Teen Takes Cardiovascular Health to Heart

American Heart Association Youth Heart Ambassador Jameson Gagnon Stepping out to Support South Shore Health

Abington Teen Takes Cardiovascular Health to Heart

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Screening Tests Key to Prevention, Early Detection

March is National Colorectal Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the disease, which is the third most common cancer for...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Screening Tests Key to Prevention, Early Detection

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Five Things to Know About Physicals

This once-a-year appointment is part of your healthcare for life, from birth through adulthood. And while a physical for a five year old will look rather different from one for a 75 year old, both appointments have the same goals – healthcare maintenance and prevention.

Five Things to Know About Physicals

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Laureen O'Hara!

Laureen O'Hara of South Shore Hospital is the latest recipient of our Colleague Spotlight Award! Learn what inspired Laureen's manager to nominate her for recognition.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Laureen O'Hara!

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Wondering if Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You? Here are 10 Things to Know

Having bariatric surgery is a big decision, but it can also be a life-changing one. If you struggle to lose weight, despite making changes to your diet and exercise, bariatric surgery may be the right choice for you. For people with obesity and obesity-related medical conditions, bariatric surgery can be an important step toward a healthier life.

Wondering if Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You? Here are 10 Things to Know

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A Heartbeat to Hold: "It's that Little Jar of Life."

Seeking to provide a source of comfort to loved ones during a difficult time, the nurses at South Shore Hospital's Critical Care Unit have created a tradition that gives them a heartbeat to take home.

A Heartbeat to Hold: "It's that Little Jar of Life."

Cold weather safety tips from Mass.gov

Staying Safe: Tips for Extreme Cold

During periods of extremely cold weather, including days with dangerously low wind chills, it's important to take precautions to stay safe.

Staying Safe: Tips for Extreme Cold