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A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships...

A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

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Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as Primary Care Providers: What You Need to Know

You've likely received care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the past - but did you know that PAs and NPs can have their own patient panels as primary care providers?

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as Primary Care Providers: What You Need to Know

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Three Cheers for the 3T! Powerful, New MRI Will Provide More Patient Access, Superior Imaging

With a magnet twice as strong as those in the health system’s four 1.5T scanners, the new 3T MRI will provide highly detailed imaging, increase efficiency and improve the patient experience.

Three Cheers for the 3T! Powerful, New MRI Will Provide More Patient Access, Superior Imaging

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Jerry Pike!

We're proud to celebrate Jerry Pike as the recipient of the Colleague Spotlight Award for October! Jerry recently received a prestigious award from the Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Jerry Pike!

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Eight Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep

Lack of sleep can seriously impact your health and happiness - learn more about what you can do to improve your sleep habits and get a better night's rest.

Eight Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep

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Five Questions on Breast Cancer Prevention

Suniti Nimbkar, MD, Medical Director of the Breast Care Center at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health, answers common questions on breast cancer screening and prevention.

Five Questions on Breast Cancer Prevention

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Three Years into the Pandemic, Six Questions about Our Future with COVID-19

Todd B. Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease at South Shore Health provides some perspective on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic today and what our future with the virus may hold.

Three Years into the Pandemic, Six Questions about Our Future with COVID-19

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Reducing the Homework Battles: Six Steps to Take

Looking for help in minimizing the fights over homework in your household? A behavioral health expert offers advice for families looking to end the homework battles.

Reducing the Homework Battles: Six Steps to Take

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Ralph Volpe!

We're proud to celebrate Ralph Volpe as the recipient of the Colleague Spotlight Award for September! Learn more about how one of Ralph's patient visits took a dramatic turn.

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Ralph Volpe!

Learn About Back and Spine Services at South Shore Health System

Spinal Cord Injuries: Facts and Prevention Tips

The spinal cord plays an essential role in the human body, serving as a messenger between your brain and the rest of your body (and vice versa).

Spinal Cord Injuries: Facts and Prevention Tips