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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

Facts About Vaginal Birth After a C-Section

What Moms Need to Know Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.

What Moms Need to Know Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Matt Dobrowski running on treadmill

Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

After a cardiac event sidelined Matt Dobrowski six months ago, he's back at the gym training for the Set the Pace Road Race 5K, to be held in Norwell on June 9.

Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

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Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.

Medical Director of Spine Center Answers Common Questions on Back Pain

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Advice for New Moms from Experienced Parents

In honor of Mother's Day, we asked our caregivers to share advice for new moms. Here are a few of our favorite nuggets of wisdom.

Advice for New Moms from Experienced Parents

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Common Issues Women Experience... Down There

The only thing more uncomfortable for women than issues below the belt? Talking about them with their doctor. A South Shore Health OB/GYN discusses three common issues and when it's time for a woman to call her doctor.

Common Issues Women Experience... Down There

Woman Drinking

When Alcohol Use Becomes Misuse

Do you know how much you really drink or how much is unhealthy for you to drink? Click here to review some of the basics and learn when to ask for help.

When Alcohol Use Becomes Misuse

Five Reasons to Become a Friend of South Shore Health

Get the details on one of the most affordable—and fun—ways to support health care in your community. Join the Friends of South Shore Health System today!

Five Reasons to Become a Friend of South Shore Health

Woman eating healthy at a restaurant

Ways to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

It can be relaxing to let someone else handle the cooking and cleaning of a few meals. But it can also be tough to stick to your nutrition goals when dining out. Our dietitians offer some tips to ensure dining out doesn’t negatively affect your health.

Ways to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

Women discussing advanced directive options

What You Should Know About Advance Directives

What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.

What You Should Know About Advance Directives