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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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Finding More Than Fitness Through Community Exercise Classes

Terri Raymond quit the gym during the COVID-19 pandemic, but found a whole new workout routine and much more through South Shore Health's Community Exercise Programs.

Finding More Than Fitness Through Community Exercise Classes

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Using Games and Toys to Help Your Child’s Language Development

Children love toys and play - but playing can also be beneficial to your child's development! Learn more about how toys and games can help with your child's speech.

Using Games and Toys to Help Your Child’s Language Development

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Three Realistic Changes You Can Make to Take Control of Your Health

You don't need a fad diet, miracle cleanse, or perfect workout routine to live a healthier lifestyle! Dr. Eagles explains what three things you can do to take control of your health and wellness.

Three Realistic Changes You Can Make to Take Control of Your Health

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Five Questions on Lung Cancer Prevention, Answered

Because there are often no symptoms in early-stage lung cancer, people who are at high risk – including those who smoke or used to smoke – should be screened for lung cancer. Screening is crucial for early detection, better treatment options and more favorable outcomes for patients.

Five Questions on Lung Cancer Prevention, Answered

Representatives from The VERTEX Companies in Weymouth pose for a photo for South Shore Health's Presidents' Circle

Presidents' Circle Spotlight: VERTEX

Presidents’ Circle members are a distinguished group of small and large businesses alike that demonstrate a commitment to community well-being through philanthropic support of South Shore Health. Here, representatives from VERTEX discuss how their success is influenced by empowering their employees and giving back to their community.

Presidents' Circle Spotlight: VERTEX

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Seven Tips to Prevent Ear Infections in Children

Read seven tips to help prevent ear infections.

Seven Tips to Prevent Ear Infections in Children

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Staying Safe: Five Tips for Proper Seatbelt Use

​​​​​​​Motor vehicle crashes are a serious preventable public health concern and are among the leading causes of injury and death across the United States, killing nearly 100 people every day. Seatbelts are the single most effective safety device when it comes to preventing injury and death in motor vehicle crashes.

Staying Safe: Five Tips for Proper Seatbelt Use

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Five Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.

Five Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse

A young boy wearing a mask looks up at his doctor as she puts a band aid on his arm after giving him a vaccine

Frequently Asked Questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds

Earlier this week, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds