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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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Three Things to Know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Have questions about the newest COVID-19 vaccine? Todd Ellerin, MD breaks down the advantages of the life-saving Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

Three Things to Know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

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COVID-19, Women, and Alcohol: Managing Pandemic Stress without Drinking

Women’s lives are more stressful than ever. And many women have turned to alcohol to cope. An addiction medicine doctor shares healthier alternatives to deal with stress, and how to get help to reduce alcohol consumption.

COVID-19, Women, and Alcohol: Managing Pandemic Stress without Drinking

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Helping Teens Stay Safe on the Road: Tips for Teens and Parents

A driver’s license is a symbol of freedom, an indicator that a teen is ready to hit the road and go wherever he or she wants to go. Unfortunately, for too many teens, driving can be deadly. Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death for teens in the United States.

Helping Teens Stay Safe on the Road: Tips for Teens and Parents

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The Importance of Maintaining Regular Health Screenings

Yearly screenings are a great way to stay on top of your health, and are important for patients of all ages — even during a pandemic.

The Importance of Maintaining Regular Health Screenings

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The Angelos Family’s Story: Family Integrated Care Improves the NICU Experience

South Shore Hospital's NICU is the first in Massachusetts to implement a model of care that makes parents like Jeannie and Jeremy Angelos equal members of their baby's care team.

The Angelos Family’s Story: Family Integrated Care Improves the NICU Experience

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Four Tips to Get the Most Out of Virtual Exercise Classes

Virtual exercise classes are a great way to improve or maintain your fitness level in the safety and comfort of home. Here's how to get the most out of your at-home workout.

Four Tips to Get the Most Out of Virtual Exercise Classes

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What to Expect When You’re Giving Birth during COVID-19

However you're feeling, it's normal. A South Shore Health midwife explains what families should expect when welcoming a baby at South Shore Hospital.

What to Expect When You’re Giving Birth during COVID-19

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women: What You Need to Know

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has begun across the globe, and there’s hope that we may finally be able to get the virus under control in the coming months. However, the release of vaccines has become another source of stress for women who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, as they wonder: “Should I get the vaccine?”

COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women: What You Need to Know

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Five Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine

From safety to side effects to distribution, there are a lot of questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Get answers from an infectious disease expert.

Five Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine