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South Shore Health Blog

Health and wellness information from our experts

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Six Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies

Spring is here and the budding plants, trees and flowers will soon be in full bloom. So too will the seasonal allergies that affect an estimated 81 million Americans. But there are things you can do to alleviate the sneezing, coughing, congestion and itchy eyes. Allergy specialists recommend the following tips to suppress seasonal allergies.

Six Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies

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Advice for New Moms from Experienced Parents

In honor of Mother's Day, we asked our caregivers to share advice for new moms. Here are a few of our favorite nuggets of wisdom.

Advice for New Moms from Experienced Parents

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Common Issues Women Experience... Down There

The only thing more uncomfortable for women than issues below the belt? Talking about them with their doctor. A South Shore Health OB/GYN discusses three common issues and when it's time for a woman to call her doctor.

Common Issues Women Experience... Down There

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When Alcohol Use Becomes Misuse

Do you know how much you really drink or how much is unhealthy for you to drink? Click here to review some of the basics and learn when to ask for help.

When Alcohol Use Becomes Misuse

Five Reasons to Become a Friend of South Shore Health

Get the details on one of the most affordable—and fun—ways to support health care in your community. Join the Friends of South Shore Health System today!

Five Reasons to Become a Friend of South Shore Health

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Ways to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

It can be relaxing to let someone else handle the cooking and cleaning of a few meals. But it can also be tough to stick to your nutrition goals when dining out. Our dietitians offer some tips to ensure dining out doesn’t negatively affect your health.

Ways to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

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What You Should Know About Advance Directives

What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.

What You Should Know About Advance Directives

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Dan Durica's Total Hip Replacement

Learn how South Shore Health got Norwell resident Dan Durica on his feet in time for a long-awaited trip to Ireland.

Dan Durica's Total Hip Replacement

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The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.

The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

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Jason Tracy, MD on Carfentanil on the South Shore

Jason Tracy, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Health, spoke to WBUR about carfentanil, a dangerously strong synthetic opiate, and its impact on our Emergency Department.

Jason Tracy, MD on Carfentanil on the South Shore