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South Shore Hospital’s Critical Care Unit Earns Fourth Consecutive Beacon Award for Excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Richard and Joann Aubut Critical...

South Shore Hospital’s Critical Care Unit Earns Fourth Consecutive Beacon Award for Excellence

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South Shore Health Postpones Select Inpatient Surgical Procedures

The growing number of coronavirus cases across Massachusetts has led to new guidance from the state, which requires us to postpone select inpatient surgeries to keep beds open in the event they are...

South Shore Health Postpones Select Inpatient Surgical Procedures

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Is Holiday Season Stress Getting to You? You're Not Alone.

Todd Kerensky, MD, weighs in on the behavioral health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic during the holiday season--and how patients can get help--in the Patriot Ledger.

Is Holiday Season Stress Getting to You? You're Not Alone.

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South Shore Medical Center Discontinues Inclement Weather Line

South Shore Medical Center will now contact patients directly if their appointment is affected by inclement weather.

South Shore Medical Center Discontinues Inclement Weather Line

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South Shore Health Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines

The shipment contained 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, which will be distributed to front-line workers across South Shore Health beginning this week.

South Shore Health Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines

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South Shore Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety From The Leapfrog Group

While fighting a global pandemic, the Weymouth hospital is rated among the best in Greater Boston and the U.S. for safety.

South Shore Hospital Earns an “A” for Patient Safety From The Leapfrog Group

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An Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations at South Shore Health

We have reached a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19 as vaccinations arrive at health systems. Here's an update on how we're distributing these early doses of the vaccine.

An Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations at South Shore Health

South Shore Medical Center Experiencing Intermittent Phone Issues

Callers may experience delays and issues reaching our locations by phone. Our team is working to resolve these issues, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.

South Shore Medical Center Experiencing Intermittent Phone Issues

South Shore Health Addresses Blackbaud Data Security Incident

South Shore Health has begun notifying some of its patients about a data security incident which occurred at its third-party vendor, Blackbaud, Inc. The South Carolina-based company provides customer...

South Shore Health Addresses Blackbaud Data Security Incident

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South Shore Health Names Dr. Allen L. Smith as its Next President & CEO

The South Shore Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allen L. Smith, MD, MS will become its next president & chief executive officer. Dr. Smith, who joins South Shore Health on...

South Shore Health Names Dr. Allen L. Smith as its Next President & CEO