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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

Doctor William Tollefsen is named Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

William Tollefsen, MD named Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

William Tollefsen, MD., M.Sc., MBA, FAEMS, has been appointed Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care at South Shore Health. In addition to his current roles in Mobile Integrated Health and...

William Tollefsen, MD named Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

Kaitlynn O'Leary, Angela Floro, Israel Jesus Barossa and Kathy DoAmaral

South Shore Health's Breast Care Center to Benefit from Weymouth Company's Gift

Weymouth-based Advanced Green Insulation has made a gift of over $32,000 to South Shore Health’s Breast Care Center, a licensed clinic within the Dana-Farber/Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore...

South Shore Health's Breast Care Center to Benefit from Weymouth Company's Gift

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Peter E. Paull, MD Receives Aisner Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis

South Shore Health’s Peter E. Paull, MD, associate director of the Department of Medicine, is the co-winner of the 2019-2020 Mark Aisner, MD Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis. The...

Peter E. Paull, MD Receives Aisner Award for Excellence in Teaching Physical Diagnosis

The scene at South Shore Health's 2020 Moonlight & Miracles Gala

South Shore Health’s “Re-imagined” drive-in Gala raises more than $400,000 for the Grayken Center for Treatment

Despite 2020’s numerous challenges, attendees of this signature event delivered on their promise to help people with substance use disorders and behavioral health needs.

South Shore Health’s “Re-imagined” drive-in Gala raises more than $400,000 for the Grayken Center for Treatment

Simone Wildes, MD of South Shore Health in Massachusetts.

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD named to state's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD has been chosen to serve on the Baker-Polito Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group. Members will support the Baker-Polito Administration on...

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD named to state's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group

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THC-Laced Edibles Disguised as Major-Brand Candies Are Making Children Sick

South Shore Health’s pediatric emergency department has seen an uptick in incidences involving children who have become seriously ill after ingesting products THC edibles. Learn how to keep your kids...

THC-Laced Edibles Disguised as Major-Brand Candies Are Making Children Sick

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Underscoring Our Dedication to Community Care with Mission, Vision & Values

South Shore Health has made significant strides as a regional healthcare leader in recent years. What was founded as a 20-bed hospital in Weymouth in 1922 is today an expansive community health system...

Underscoring Our Dedication to Community Care with Mission, Vision & Values

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South Shore Hospital Investigates COVID-19 ICU Patient Isolation and its Consequences on the Mental Health of Family Members

A new study designed to investigate how a patient’s COVID-19 ICU hospitalization affects the mental health of family members is currently under way at South Shore Hospital.

South Shore Hospital Investigates COVID-19 ICU Patient Isolation and its Consequences on the Mental Health of Family Members

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South Shore Hospital and South Shore EMS recognized with Mission: Lifeline® Gold Quality Achievement Awards

South Shore Hospital and South Shore EMS received the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the...

South Shore Hospital and South Shore EMS recognized with Mission: Lifeline® Gold Quality Achievement Awards