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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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Five Signs That It May Be Time for Joint Replacement

If chronic hip or knee pain is making you miserable, it may be time for a hip or knee replacement.

Five Signs That It May Be Time for Joint Replacement

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Four Simple Steps to Reduce Fall Risks for the Elderly

A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.

Four Simple Steps to Reduce Fall Risks for the Elderly

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Tips to Make School Mealtime a Nutritious Success

Straightforward solutions to make school mealtime a nutritious success from a registered dietitian.

Tips to Make School Mealtime a Nutritious Success

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Health System Clinicians Create Task Force to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

Health System Clinicians Create Task Force to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions

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Health System Back-to-School Drive a Huge Success

South Shore Health System's annual school drive collected donations for Weymouth Youth & Family Services and the Weymouth Food Pantry.

Health System Back-to-School Drive a Huge Success

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Six Tips for Implementing a Back-to-School Sleep Schedule

Don't get overwhelmed with how to get your kids back on a more structured sleep schedule for back to school.

Six Tips for Implementing a Back-to-School Sleep Schedule

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Healthy Options for Your Backyard BBQ

These ideas will help you add some healthy options to your summer bbq menu.

Healthy Options for Your Backyard BBQ

New Swim Program Provides Infants a Comfortable Introduction to the Water

New Swim Program Provides Infants a Comfortable Introduction to the Water

Learn more about South Shore Hospital's Water Tots program for infants.

New Swim Program Provides Infants a Comfortable Introduction to the Water

Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved Donald Mathison's Life

Donald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life

Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.

Donald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life