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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

A young child sits with her mother as a nurse swabs her arm prior to receiving a vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens: Your Questions, Answered

​​​​​​​As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens: Your Questions, Answered

Jim Sheehan of the South Shore Shares his Cancer Story

How Colorectal Screening Changed One South Shore Man’s Life

Jim Sheehan never expected to receive a cancer diagnosis at the young age of 54. As a South Shore resident and family man, he now serves as an advocate to his friends, family, and coworkers for early cancer screenings - especially colonoscopies.

How Colorectal Screening Changed One South Shore Man’s Life

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10 Tips for Forklift Safety

Roughly 1 out of every 10 forklifts in the United States will be involved in an accident each year. Our injury prevention team offers tips on how to use a forklift safely.

10 Tips for Forklift Safety

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Learn the Signs of Heat Emergencies

The dog days of summer can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Learn the warning signs of these serious emergencies and how to prevent them.

Learn the Signs of Heat Emergencies

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How to Keep Teens Safe behind the Wheel this Summer

As the school year wraps up, teens start driving more. South Shore Health's trauma team shares why now is the time for parents to review key safety information for a safe summer.

How to Keep Teens Safe behind the Wheel this Summer

A woman stops to check her sore knee while out for a run in a scenic setting

Tendinopathy: Preventing & Treating Overuse Injuries during the Pandemic

​​​​​​​The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everyone’s daily routines for a loop, and as a result, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in injuries related to these changes in routine, namely overuse injuries.

Tendinopathy: Preventing & Treating Overuse Injuries during the Pandemic

The Burgess triplets cry in a bassinet after being born in 2004

What to Expect When You Are Expecting More Than One Baby

Terri Burgess, RN has worked on the maternity unit at South Shore Hospital for more than 30 years. She also welcomed her own triplets back in 2004. Here's her advice for moms of multiples.

What to Expect When You Are Expecting More Than One Baby

South Shore Health's testicular cancer infographic, updated in April of 2021

Get in Touch with Your Testicles [Infographic]

Talking about testicular cancer can be uncomfortable, but it's an important conversation for individuals of all ages. Check out this infographic to learn more about getting in touch with your testicles.

Get in Touch with Your Testicles [Infographic]

Patient Jo-Ann stands on her deck for a photo. Jo-Ann shared her story of her same-day joint replacement procedure at South Shore Health.

“In By 5 AM, Out By 5 PM”: Jo-Ann’s Same-Day Hip Replacement

Jo-Ann knew that hip replacement was the key to pain-free mobility, but she was hesitant about an overnight hospital stay. She found the perfect solution: same-day joint replacement at South Shore Health.

“In By 5 AM, Out By 5 PM”: Jo-Ann’s Same-Day Hip Replacement