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Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,810 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 630 people will die from the disease.

Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

Kerry Weiss

Announcing the 2019 Nurses Week Award Winners

Each year during National Nurses Week, we pause to celebrate our annual Nursing Awards. Check out the 2019 winners!

Announcing the 2019 Nurses Week Award Winners

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Four Steps to Helping Your Teenager Get a Good Night’s Sleep

The teenage years are crucial to the development of the body. One of the most important things for teens? A good night's sleep.

Four Steps to Helping Your Teenager Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Presidents' Circle Spotlight: Randy Winters & Cutter Hill Capital

Randy Winters, founder of Cutter Hill Capital, recently took time to share a few thoughts about his business and how it relates to his philanthropic support of our health care system.

Presidents' Circle Spotlight: Randy Winters & Cutter Hill Capital

Presidents' Circle Members Gather at Bruins Game

On March 5, 2019, over 100 Presidents’ Circle members and their guests enjoyed a fun-filled evening in the Premium Club at the TD Garden to watch the...

Presidents' Circle Members Gather at Bruins Game

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The 2013 Boston Marathon: Lessons in Emergency Planning

The way in which health systems and first responders plan for and react to disaster was changed by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Learn more from our team.

The 2013 Boston Marathon: Lessons in Emergency Planning

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South Shore Health Podiatrist Travels to Guatemala for Mission Work

Wynn Perlick, DPM recently fulfilled his lifelong professional goal of using his skills as a podiatrist to help those in need. Read more about his mission work in Guatemala.

South Shore Health Podiatrist Travels to Guatemala for Mission Work

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A Midwife’s Tips for Sane (and Safe) Sleep

You know how important sleep is for both you and your child. A midwife shares how to navigate your baby's changing sleep phases.

A Midwife’s Tips for Sane (and Safe) Sleep

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South Shore Nurse Gives the Gift of Life with Kidney Donation

When South Shore Health Express nurse Maddie Gomes learned she could donate a kidney to one of the 100,000 people in the United States are awaiting a donor kidney, she jumped at the chance. Read her story and learn more about kidney donation.

South Shore Nurse Gives the Gift of Life with Kidney Donation

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Four Benefits of Exercising When Pregnant

Staying active—or getting into fitness routine for the first time—is a great way to maintain your health and improve the health of your baby. Learn more about the benefits.

Four Benefits of Exercising When Pregnant