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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

Taylor Micheroni, MD poses for a photo hugging her Newfie service dog, Luigi.

Caring for Her Community: Taylor Micheroni, MD’s Role as a Physician Anesthesiologist

After completing her residency training, Taylor Micheroni, MD was ready to begin practicing. She found a home on the South Shore and in South Shore Hospital's Anesthesia Department.

Caring for Her Community: Taylor Micheroni, MD’s Role as a Physician Anesthesiologist

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Compassion & Collaboration: Sasha’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

We continue our celebration of CRNA Week 2024 by spotlighting another wonderful member of our team: Sasha Griffith, CRNA! Sasha shares more about her role as a CRNA and how her experience as a pediatric nurse helps in her CRNA role.

Compassion & Collaboration: Sasha’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

John Photos, CRNA poses for a photo wearing blue scrubs and a surgical cap

Complex, Challenging, Fulfilling: John’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

John Photos, CRNA is a certified registered nurse anesthetist at South Shore Hospital. In this profile, he discusses the various duties of a CRNA at a modern hospital, why he chose South Shore Hospital, and more.

Complex, Challenging, Fulfilling: John’s Role as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Colin O'Donnell, an occupational therapist poses for a photo outside the VNA offices

Colin O'Donnell: It’s Rewarding to Help People Recover the Way They Want – at Home

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled...

Colin O'Donnell: It’s Rewarding to Help People Recover the Way They Want – at Home

Michelle Gareau, RN, stands outside her office at South Shore VNA

Michelle Gareau: Home Care is My Calling – It’s Where I’m Meant to Be

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled...

Michelle Gareau: Home Care is My Calling – It’s Where I’m Meant to Be

Home care overnight nurse Jennifer Durant outside her office

Jennifer Durant: ​​I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease

Jennifer Durant, RN is an overnight nurse at South Shore VNA. In this profile, she discusses her role and why she finds solving patients’ problems very rewarding.

Jennifer Durant: ​​I Like Fixing Problems and Putting Patients at Ease

A photo of Rebecca Graziano, CNP of South Shore Hospital, wearing a white lab coat and scrubs.

Collaboration, Education, & Expertise: The Role of a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners play a key role throughout South Shore Health. Rebecca Graziano, CNP discusses her role as a hospitalist NP at South Shore Hospital.

Collaboration, Education, & Expertise: The Role of a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

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Bridget Mazenkas: More Quality Time With Patients is Possible Through Home Care

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled...

Bridget Mazenkas: More Quality Time With Patients is Possible Through Home Care

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Caring for Her Community Makes PA Role a Perfect Fit for Kristen Alexander

It’s National Physician Assistant Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the skilled physician assistants (PAs) who provide compassionate, quality...

Caring for Her Community Makes PA Role a Perfect Fit for Kristen Alexander