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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

Dr. Mark Hershey

Meet Dr. Mark Hershey, Chairman of Critical Care Medicine

Learn more about what drives Dr. Hershey, his vision for the future of Critical Care at South Shore Health, and his passion for giving back.

Meet Dr. Mark Hershey, Chairman of Critical Care Medicine

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Three Common Questions about Surrogacy

Surrogacy made headlines when Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West welcomed a child with the help of a surrogate. Learn how surrogacy helps families grow.

Three Common Questions about Surrogacy

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Why You Need a Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Regularly visiting primary care providers like Khalil Alleyne, MD can help us live longer and feel better. Learn how.

Why You Need a Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Elizabeth Bradley

South Shore Hospital Cardiologists Keep the Pace in Heart Innovation

Cardiac pacing in the field of cardiovascular medicine is rapidly evolving as advancements in technology and engineering provide clinicians new and exciting ways to care for an aging population.

South Shore Hospital Cardiologists Keep the Pace in Heart Innovation

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What To Do When You Have the Flu

When is the flu serious enough to visit the ER? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Diseases weighs in.

What To Do When You Have the Flu

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Five Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year's Fitness Resolutions

How can you ensure that you’ve met your fitness goals at the end of 2018? Here are some tips to help you stick with your resolution.

Five Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year's Fitness Resolutions

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Five Ways to Spot and Avoid a Fad Diet

Get-thin-quick schemes are everywhere. A dietitian shares how to find a diet that will help you meet your weight loss goals safely.

Five Ways to Spot and Avoid a Fad Diet

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Top Seven Health Blogs of 2017

Check out South Shore Health's most popular blog posts of 2017.

Top Seven Health Blogs of 2017

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4 Tips for Healthy Eating During the Holidays

Avoiding holiday weight gain may sound as impossible as Santa fitting down a chimney. Fortunately there are sensible strategies to help you stay on track.

4 Tips for Healthy Eating During the Holidays