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Provider Spotlight: Benjamin Hixon, PA-C

South Shore Health Urgent Care provider Benjamin Hixon, PA-C is in our Provider Spotlight! Hixon, who sees patients in South Shore Health Urgent Care's Kingston and Plymouth offices, explains how being part of South Shore Health benefits patients and providers.

Provider Spotlight: Benjamin Hixon, PA-C

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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Care Provider

Ten important questions to ask agencies during your home care search.

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Care Provider

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South Shore Health's Breast Milk Depot Helps NICU Preemies

South Shore Health has partnered with Mother’s Milk Bank Northeast to open a human milk depot.

South Shore Health's Breast Milk Depot Helps NICU Preemies

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The Importance of Talking About End-of-Life Care

South Shore Hospital Pastoral Care Manager explains why it's so important for families to talk about end-of-life care.

The Importance of Talking About End-of-Life Care

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Proper Disposal of Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs Can Save Lives

South Shore Hospital now has a prescription disposal drop box available to the public.

Proper Disposal of Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs Can Save Lives

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The Hidden Impact of Concussions in Children

Concussions are a concern for players at both the professional and student athlete level. In fact, any head impact on or off the field that causes trauma to the brain can result in a concussion.

The Hidden Impact of Concussions in Children

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How to Start Small for Big Exercise Gains

Tips on how to begin an exercise regimen from an exercise physiologist.

How to Start Small for Big Exercise Gains

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Education is Key to Prevent and Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Certified diabetes educators and nutritionists can teach lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage disease.

Education is Key to Prevent and Treat Type 2 Diabetes

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Colleague Spotlight: South Shore Health's Ironman

Dean Haspela, nurse manager on the orthopedics unit at South Shore Hospital competes in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

Colleague Spotlight: South Shore Health's Ironman

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Tips to Limit Added Sugar from Your Child's Diet

Our registered dietitian gives tips on how to limit added sugars from your child's diet.

Tips to Limit Added Sugar from Your Child's Diet