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Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a good time to educate people about the tick-borne illness that affects as many as 476,000 in the U.S. each year. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how to prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.

Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

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Five Questions on Lung Cancer Prevention, Answered

Because there are often no symptoms in early-stage lung cancer, people who are at high risk – including those who smoke or used to smoke – should be screened for lung cancer. Screening is crucial for early detection, better treatment options and more favorable outcomes for patients.

Five Questions on Lung Cancer Prevention, Answered

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The Importance of Maintaining Regular Health Screenings

Yearly screenings are a great way to stay on top of your health, and are important for patients of all ages — even during a pandemic.

The Importance of Maintaining Regular Health Screenings

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Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms: What Women Need to Know

Did you know there are two kinds of mammograms? Learn more about which one fits your needs and where to get one at South Shore Health.

Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms: What Women Need to Know