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How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

July is the hottest month of the year in Massachusetts. And it's off to a scorching start. Extreme heat and humidity are in the forecast from July 1 through the July 4th holiday, and those weather conditions can be hazardous to your health.

How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie [Recipe]

Do you have fond memories of when peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were one of your lunch box staples? You can still enjoy that same flavor combination with a delicious PB&J smoothie.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie [Recipe]

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Why Millennials Need a PCP

“I’m young and healthy—why do I need a doctor?” This is a common thought many of us healthy millennials have. Here are three benefits to having a...

Why Millennials Need a PCP

Mary Cirignano in 2005

Remembering a True Friend of Home Care

Mary Cirignano of Braintree was one of the original committee members for South Shore Health's Kickin’ Up Country for Home Care. Learn more about the event and Mary's legacy.

Remembering a True Friend of Home Care

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Meet Willow, A South Shore Health Therapy Dog

Therapy dog Willow and his human, Reggie Ward, are South Shore Health volunteers that bring smiles to our colleagues and patients every time they visit. See them in action!

Meet Willow, A South Shore Health Therapy Dog

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How to Cope with Mom Guilt

Motherhood can be tough, but many moms feel like they have to hide that fact. A South Shore Health midwife talks about mom guilt and how to cope with these feelings throughout pregnancy–and beyond.

How to Cope with Mom Guilt

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Eat, Sleep, Console: A new approach for substance-exposed newborns

A new way of caring for opioid-exposed newborns allows South Shore Hospital to reduce the use of withdrawal symptom medications and lets pediatric patients go home earlier.

Eat, Sleep, Console: A new approach for substance-exposed newborns

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Emotions and Their Role in Heart Health

Heart health isn’t only about diet and exercise. Antony Sheehan of Aspire Health Alliance explains why the emotional and mental health dimensions of our lives play a huge role in our cardiovascular health.

Emotions and Their Role in Heart Health

Join Team SSHS and help cancer patients on the South Shore

Three Reasons to Support South Shore Health’s Boston Marathon Team

Team SSH will run the 2019 Boston Marathon to support cancer patients and their families on the South Shore. Here are three reasons to support this incredible team!

Three Reasons to Support South Shore Health’s Boston Marathon Team

Alex Kleinschmidt and the colleagues who supported him through an illness

Coming Together, As One, for a Critical Care Colleague

A South Shore Hospital critical care nurse had just started with the organization when an illness had him sidelined. But South Shore Health colleagues came together to support him during a tough time.

Coming Together, As One, for a Critical Care Colleague