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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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Nine Rules for Safe Ladder Use

Ladder falls can cause serious injury. South Shore Health's injury prevention team shares some simple ladder safety tips to keep you out of the Emergency Department.

Nine Rules for Safe Ladder Use

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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

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What Insurance Covers During Physicals

Confused about what's covered during your upcoming physical? You're not alone — these tips will prevent surprise bills by keeping you informed.

What Insurance Covers During Physicals

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National Diabetes Month: Taking a Team Approach is Best for Managing Condition

November is National Diabetes Month, a good time to spread awareness about the condition that affects more than 37 million people in the U.S. The...

National Diabetes Month: Taking a Team Approach is Best for Managing Condition

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Men's Health Awareness: Self Exams Vital for Early Detection of Testicular Cancer

November is Men's Health Awareness Month. Also known as "Movember" or "No Shave November," the month dedicated to highlighting the health issues...

Men's Health Awareness: Self Exams Vital for Early Detection of Testicular Cancer

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Men's Health Awareness Month: Screening Key to Catching Prostate Cancer Early

November is National Men's Health Awareness Month. Sometimes referred to as "Movember" or "No Shave November" -- when many go to great lengths growing...

Men's Health Awareness Month: Screening Key to Catching Prostate Cancer Early

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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!