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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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It Takes a Village to Raise the "Smile Factor"

Doug Bowen has been delighting Hamilton Elementary School students and staff with his winter wonderland village since 2007, and for the past four years has been sharing it with the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Health.

It Takes a Village to Raise the "Smile Factor"

Employees from Express Towing stand in front of the Cancer Center with a donation check.

South Shore Health: Giving Back Together Through Third-Party Fundraising

We need your help! Host a third-party fundraiser to benefit any of the various service lines or programs at South Shore Health.

South Shore Health: Giving Back Together Through Third-Party Fundraising

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Game-Day Snacks Made Healthy (Recipe Included!)

Game-day snacks ruining your nutritional game-plan? Our nutritionists offer healthier menu options that will please a crowd. Visit out blog for the playbook!

Game-Day Snacks Made Healthy (Recipe Included!)

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What to Know about At-Home Testing for COVID-19

At-home COVID-19 tests can offer additional peace before or after travel, when visiting an immunocompromised loved one, or after a potential exposure.

What to Know about At-Home Testing for COVID-19

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Managing Diabetes: What You Can Do to Stay in Control of Your Health

South Shore Medical Center’s diabetes specialists in endocrinology, diabetes education, nutrition, and podiatry, along with your primary care provider, work together to create a care plan and explain how medications, dietary guidelines, and self-management practices can help you manage the disease and stay in control of your health.

Managing Diabetes: What You Can Do to Stay in Control of Your Health

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Seven Ways to Prevent Snow-Related Injuries

Whether the snow just started falling or it's time to start cleaning up, it's important to take safety precautions in wintry weather!

Seven Ways to Prevent Snow-Related Injuries

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Human Trafficking Prevention: Warning Signs and Ways to Help

​​​​​​​Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.

Human Trafficking Prevention: Warning Signs and Ways to Help

A South Shore Health colleague gets the COVID-19 vaccine

What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

“With the new omicron variant, this is the time to encourage people to get their vaccines," said South Shore Health infectious diseases expert Simone Wildes, MD. "And if you’re eligible for a booster, I would encourage that as well,” she said. “It’s not just to protect yourself, but also those around you who need extra protection.”

What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

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Answers to Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions

Questions about testing? Quarantine? Isolation? What to do after a positive result? Our team tries to provide answers to the most common COVID-19 questions.

Answers to Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions