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Managing Menopause: Treatments for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Brain Fog and More

Menopause is having a moment. From Amy Schumer’s funny TV ad for Midi Health, to Drew Barrymore discussing having hot flashes mid-interview, menopause talk has become mainstream. And that’s something Ingrid Kotch, MD is happy about.

Managing Menopause: Treatments for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Brain Fog and More

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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

Nick Hall Gets Back in the Game After an ACL Tear

Nick Hall's Story: Getting Back in the Game After a Sports Injury

When young athletes get injured, they often embark on a challenging journey that can take them off the field for some time. Star student-athlete, Nick...

Nick Hall's Story: Getting Back in the Game After a Sports Injury

Bob Hatch's Story: Well Worth the Miles

When a simple scratch developed into a serious wound, Bob Hatch drove across the state to receive care at South Shore Health's Center for Wound Healing. Read more here.

Bob Hatch's Story: Well Worth the Miles

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Pam Quimby-Montanino's Story: Power Over Chronic Pain

Pain was crippling Pam Quimby-Montanino's life, until South Shore Health's Pain Clinic helped her find a non-narcotic solution to back pain.

Pam Quimby-Montanino's Story: Power Over Chronic Pain