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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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South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community

At a time when most doctors had solo practices, founding physicians – Frederick Freidman, Donald Garland, Arthur Garceau, Gerald Collins, and Wallace Kemp and Administrator Betty Allen – joined together to create an integrated group practice committed to providing comprehensive quality patient care.

South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community

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Five Tips for Successfully Getting Back to Outdoor Exercise

After a long New England winter, we're all itching to get back outdoors as spring approaches. With increased daylight and warmer temperatures...

Five Tips for Successfully Getting Back to Outdoor Exercise

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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Older Adults: Risks, Consequences, and Prevention

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability, both in the United States and worldwide. People age 75 years old and older are at the greatest risk for TBI.

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Older Adults: Risks, Consequences, and Prevention

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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Prevention

Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Prevention

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The Right Diet for a Healthy Heart

Learn more about the diet choices you should make to keep your heart as healthy as possible.

The Right Diet for a Healthy Heart

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COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended

Two years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant people by numerous professional medical organizations and yet...

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended

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Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Lisa Lennon, RN

This month's recipient of the South Shore Health Colleague Spotlight Award is Lisa Lennon, RN!

Colleague Spotlight: Celebrating Lisa Lennon, RN

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Powdered Infant Formula Recall: What You Need to Know

On February 17, Abbott Nutrition announced a voluntary recall of certain powdered infant formula products. Brands impacted include Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare.

Powdered Infant Formula Recall: What You Need to Know

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Organ Donation: Sign Up to Save Lives

Organ transplants have played a role in saving the lives of thousands of individuals, many of whom would not have survived their injuries or illnesses just a generation before.

Organ Donation: Sign Up to Save Lives