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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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Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer

While colorectal cancer rates have dropped in recent decades due to increased screening and better awareness about lifestyle-related risk factors, that downward trend has generally been seen in older adults. In people under age 55, colorectal cancer rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 1% annually.

Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer

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Alan McKim, Founder of Clean Harbors, Honored with NEAHP’s Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Award

Nominated by the South Shore Health Foundation, the visionary entrepreneur and community-minded philanthropist is recognized for his unwavering...

Alan McKim, Founder of Clean Harbors, Honored with NEAHP’s Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Award

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Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart

February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a light on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.

Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart

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Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection

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Thank You to Our 2024 Donors

Thank you to our donors for supporting South Shore Heath this year. Together, we've delivered safe, quality, and connected care for our community, and...

Thank You to Our 2024 Donors

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Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

South Shore Health’s Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips to keep you and your family safe while celebrating the holidays.

Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

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Heidi Creighton: 'It’s So Intimate to Care for a Family in Their Home at a Vulnerable Time'

For Heidi Creighton, RN, team leader for the VNA’s Parent Child Health Division, there’s no place like home for caring for families and forming fulfilling relationships.

Heidi Creighton: 'It’s So Intimate to Care for a Family in Their Home at a Vulnerable Time'

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Navigating Gestational Diabetes and Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving brings family, gratitude, and delicious food. If you are managing gestational diabetes, you can still enjoy the holiday with thoughtful planning!

Navigating Gestational Diabetes and Thanksgiving

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Six Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care

Ko Un Clara Park, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health answers questions about risk factors, symptoms and the advancements in detection and treatment changing the course of breast cancer care.

Six Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care