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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 Hospital’s Phase 1 Attestation Form

In order to comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Phase 1 reopening plan, hospital and health care providers must meet a set of standards and guidelines outlined by the Massachusetts...

South Shore Hospital’s Phase 1 Attestation Form

South Shore Health's COVID-19 testing site is located in Norwell

South Shore Health's COVID-19 testing site relocates

Since this post was published, changes have been made to COVID-19 testing at South Shore Health. For the latest testing information, please visit our COVID-19 page. South Shore Health’s COVID-19 drive...

South Shore Health's COVID-19 testing site relocates

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

Rating designates Weymouth hospital 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

Physical therapist Tim Harrington conducts a virtual therapy visit

South Shore Health Launches Virtual Visits for Physical and Occupational Therapy

In an effort to help our patients continue their rehabilitation during COVID-19, we're happy to announce the availability of PT and OT virtual visits.

South Shore Health Launches Virtual Visits for Physical and Occupational Therapy

Caleb Herzberg, a baby in South Shore Hospital's Special Care Nursery

Giving birth in a pandemic: Hospitals step up restrictions

As expectant mothers worry about giving birth during the COVID-19, South Shore Health has taken extra precautions to keep moms, babies, and staff safe.

Giving birth in a pandemic: Hospitals step up restrictions

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Town of Hanover, South Shore Health Partner to Expand Mobile Integrated Health

Several weeks after launching an initial mobile integrated health (MIH) program in Weymouth, South Shore Health has partnered with the town of Hanover to expand the program.

Town of Hanover, South Shore Health Partner to Expand Mobile Integrated Health

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Updates to South Shore Medical Center and Ambulatory Care Hours

Due to the effects of COVID-19, South Shore Health will temporarily close or readjust hours at South Shore Medical Center and other ambulatory care locations.

Updates to South Shore Medical Center and Ambulatory Care Hours

South Shore Health's pharmacy team works to make homemade hand sanitizer

Answering the call for hand sanitizer, South Shore Health creates its own

The South Shore Health Pharmacy team has developed a DIY process to replenish much-needed hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 crisis. “Using a blend of ingenuity, teamwork, and guidance from the World...

Answering the call for hand sanitizer, South Shore Health creates its own

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Public Notice on Drive-Thru tent

South Shore Health has taken an additional step to protect the safety of our patients by setting up a COVID-19 testing site at Union Point, Weymouth. Patients who have COVID-19 symptoms and are deemed...

Public Notice on Drive-Thru tent