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A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

For Christine Kennefick of Quincy, Massachusetts, cancer was not a short chapter; it was a 14-year journey marked by resilience, deep relationships...

A Legacy of Compassion: Christine Kennefick’s Gift to Our Cancer Center Patients

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Healthy Options for Your Backyard BBQ

These ideas will help you add some healthy options to your summer bbq menu.

Healthy Options for Your Backyard BBQ

New Swim Program Provides Infants a Comfortable Introduction to the Water

New Swim Program Provides Infants a Comfortable Introduction to the Water

Learn more about South Shore Hospital's Water Tots program for infants.

New Swim Program Provides Infants a Comfortable Introduction to the Water

Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved Donald Mathison's Life

Donald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life

Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.

Donald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life

Nick Hall Gets Back in the Game After an ACL Tear

Nick Hall's Story: Getting Back in the Game After a Sports Injury

When young athletes get injured, they often embark on a challenging journey that can take them off the field for some time. Star student-athlete, Nick...

Nick Hall's Story: Getting Back in the Game After a Sports Injury

Bob Hatch's Story: Well Worth the Miles

When a simple scratch developed into a serious wound, Bob Hatch drove across the state to receive care at South Shore Health's Center for Wound Healing. Read more here.

Bob Hatch's Story: Well Worth the Miles

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Pam Quimby-Montanino's Story: Power Over Chronic Pain

Pain was crippling Pam Quimby-Montanino's life, until South Shore Health's Pain Clinic helped her find a non-narcotic solution to back pain.

Pam Quimby-Montanino's Story: Power Over Chronic Pain

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Fallon Keating's Story: From Tragedy to Triumph

When a minor bicycle injury turned out to require critical care, Fallon Keating's family turned to South Shore Hospital. Learn how our caregivers worked As One to save this young girl's life.

Fallon Keating's Story: From Tragedy to Triumph

Devon Carini with Care Team

Devon Carini's Story: One young woman’s near-death experience and the team who fought to bring her back

Devon Carini never expected a casual summer afternoon would drastically impact her life. But when her car was struck in the middle of an intersection, it took a skilled trauma team working As One to save her life.

Devon Carini's Story: One young woman’s near-death experience and the team who fought to bring her back

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Jack Doherty's Story: A Life Reclaimed

Jack Doherty should not be here. After suffering a massive heart attack while playing hockey last fall, the 45-year father of five was dead. His heart...

Jack Doherty's Story: A Life Reclaimed