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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 uses new approach on drug-addicted babies

A new way of caring for opioid-addicted newborns has allowed South Shore Hospital to reduce the use of withdrawal symptom medications by 25 percent over the past seven months and let pediatric...

South Shore Hospital uses new approach on drug-addicted babies

Flu season is ramping up

Flu season ramping up

Flu season is ramping up in Massachusetts. Will this year be worse than last? Dr. Jason Tracy, Chief of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Hospital, recently spoke with the Patriot Ledger and weighs in...

Flu season ramping up

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Urgent Care: An Important Option while Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts

Have the flu? Learn why urgent care may be the best place to seek relief for mild to moderate symptoms of influenza.

Urgent Care: An Important Option while Flu is Widespread in Massachusetts

Carbon Monoxide Warning

EMT carbon monoxide monitor saves South Shore family

After a carbon monoxide poisoning scare in Weymouth, South Shore Health first responders and town officials warned about the dangers of carbon monoxide.

EMT carbon monoxide monitor saves South Shore family

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Ho, ho, ho - don't eat raw cookie dough: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns to “Say No To Raw Dough!” South Shore Health's, Dr. Todd Ellerin, spoke with ABC News and weighs in on the warning.

Ho, ho, ho - don't eat raw cookie dough: CDC

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South Shore MyChart Upgrade

All returning patients will need to complete a one-time South Shore MyChart password reset when logging in for the first time after December 8, 2018. Here's how to do it.

South Shore MyChart Upgrade

South Shore Health's Donor Sabbath attendees

Celebrating National Donor Sabbath at South Shore Health

South Shore Health's Pastoral Care Services teamed up with New England Donor Services to observe National Donor Sabbath on December 6.

Celebrating National Donor Sabbath at South Shore Health

South Shore Health System employees donate Thanksgiving meals to Weymouth residents

Health System employees celebrate Thanksgiving through generosity

As part of a community-based healthcare organization, South Shore Health System colleagues strive each day to connect with those in need. On November 20, employees gave their time, money, and food...

Health System employees celebrate Thanksgiving through generosity

South Shore Hospital Earns Vein Center Accreditation

South Shore Hospital Earns Vein Center Accreditation

South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health System, has been granted accreditation in the area of Superficial Venous Treatment and Management by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)...

South Shore Hospital Earns Vein Center Accreditation