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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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Shining a Light on Prostate Health

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.

Shining a Light on Prostate Health

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Bill Verrier's Story: It Can Happen in a Heartbeat

One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support...

Bill Verrier's Story: It Can Happen in a Heartbeat

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Understanding the Healing Benefits of Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation therapists can people with injury or chronic disease gain independence and get back to living their day-to-day life.

Understanding the Healing Benefits of Rehabilitation

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Five Signs That It May Be Time for Joint Replacement

If chronic hip or knee pain is making you miserable, it may be time for a hip or knee replacement.

Five Signs That It May Be Time for Joint Replacement

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Four Simple Steps to Reduce Fall Risks for the Elderly

A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.

Four Simple Steps to Reduce Fall Risks for the Elderly

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Tips to Make School Mealtime a Nutritious Success

Straightforward solutions to make school mealtime a nutritious success from a registered dietitian.

Tips to Make School Mealtime a Nutritious Success

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Health System Clinicians Create Task Force to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

Health System Clinicians Create Task Force to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions

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Health System Back-to-School Drive a Huge Success

South Shore Health System's annual school drive collected donations for Weymouth Youth & Family Services and the Weymouth Food Pantry.

Health System Back-to-School Drive a Huge Success

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Six Tips for Implementing a Back-to-School Sleep Schedule

Don't get overwhelmed with how to get your kids back on a more structured sleep schedule for back to school.

Six Tips for Implementing a Back-to-School Sleep Schedule