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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

Debunking Five Common Myths of Midwifery

There are many myths about midwives based on centuries-old images or simple misunderstandings. Learn the truth about some of these common midwifery myths.

Debunking Five Common Myths of Midwifery

How to Safely Introduce Your Child to Peanuts and Eggs

South Shore Medical Center shares what parents of young children need to know about introducing peanuts and eggs to their child's diet.

How to Safely Introduce Your Child to Peanuts and Eggs

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Five Signs Your Child May Need to Visit the Emergency Department

Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

Five Signs Your Child May Need to Visit the Emergency Department

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The Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.

The Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

Learn about the Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at South Shore Hospital

Six Questions You Were Afraid to Ask about Weight Loss Surgery

Your weight loss surgery questions, answered by the Medical Director of the South Shore Hospital Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Six Questions You Were Afraid to Ask about Weight Loss Surgery

Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.

Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels

Three Common Sports Medicine Injuries in Children and Teens

Learn when to take your young athlete off the field and into the doctor's office.

Three Common Sports Medicine Injuries in Children and Teens

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New Chemotherapy Orientation Class Offers Peace of Mind

This class at the Dana-Farber/Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health is first class of its kind in Massachusetts.

New Chemotherapy Orientation Class Offers Peace of Mind

Three Benefits Seniors Experience When Exercising to Music

It doesn't only make exercise more fun--music helps older adults stay healthy. Learn more on the South Shore Health blog.

Three Benefits Seniors Experience When Exercising to Music