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Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,810 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 630 people will die from the disease.

Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

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Making a Difference: Kelsey’s South Shore Health Journey from Nurse to Nurse Practitioner

Kelsey joined South Shore Health in 2018, seeking to challenge herself more as a nurse. Today, she's working as a hospitalist nurse practitioner – and continues to find her career very rewarding.

Making a Difference: Kelsey’s South Shore Health Journey from Nurse to Nurse Practitioner

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Introducing Home-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation through South Shore VNA

In an effort to ensure that patients of all abilities have access to high-quality rehabilitative services, South Shore VNA recently launched a Home-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation Program. This unique program offers patients the opportunity to receive occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy services in the comfort of their homes – without requiring a homebound diagnosis.

Introducing Home-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation through South Shore VNA

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Gigi’s Choice: ‘Home Dialysis Saved My Life’

When she arrived at South Shore Hospital last December, Gigi Barnes was very sick. With her kidneys failing and just weeks from death, Gigi had two options - go on dialysis in a nursing facility or go home for hospice care. Then nephrologist Joshua Hundert came up with a life-changing third choice.

Gigi’s Choice: ‘Home Dialysis Saved My Life’

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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

Katelyn McGovern Dorney, MD, a gynecological oncologist at the Dana-Farber/Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health, answers questions about gynecologic cancer screening and prevention.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives

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Rare But Life Threatening; We Need to Take EEE Seriously

The first human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in four years has put the dangerous mosquito-borne illness back in the news. Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, explains what makes the virus so deadly and how you can protect yourself from EEE.

Rare But Life Threatening; We Need to Take EEE Seriously

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How Bedside Shift Reporting Enhances Patient Safety and Care

Bedside shift reporting has transformed the way nurses transfer patient care at the start of each shift. Nurse Manager Donna Terry explains how this new standard of care has enhanced safety and the patient experience at South Shore Hospital.

How Bedside Shift Reporting Enhances Patient Safety and Care

Moonlight and Miracles Gala Video 2024

A Message from Our Colleagues About the Moonlight and Miracles Gala

We are thrilled to announce that the 22nd annual Moonlight & Miracles Gala will again benefit South Shore Health's emergency services. This includes...

A Message from Our Colleagues About the Moonlight and Miracles Gala

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Four Things You Should Know about COVID FLiRT

After five summers with us, COVID-19 has settled in. And it’s become a bit of a FLiRT. Todd Ellerin, MD shares the latest on COVID's new FLiRT variants and what we can expect with the virus heading into fall.

Four Things You Should Know about COVID FLiRT

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What You Need to Know about Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illness

Worried about the CDC report that found diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes are on the rise? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease has tips to stay healthy and enjoy summer in New England.

What You Need to Know about Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illness