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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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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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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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Occupational Therapy in the NICU: ‘We’re Your Developmental Team’

Did you know that our NICU care team features neonatal occupational therapists? Nicole, one of those neonatal OTs, sheds light on their role in a NICU setting.

Occupational Therapy in the NICU: ‘We’re Your Developmental Team’

Baby Monroe lies in a NICU bed at South Shore Hospital shortly after birth, as mother Jillian reaches out to touch her, smiling, from her own hospital bed.

Jillian and Monroe's Story: "We Are Alive Because of Them."

When Jillian experienced an emergency late in her pregnancy, a diversion to South Shore Hospital saved both her life and the life of her newborn daughter, Monroe.

Jillian and Monroe's Story: "We Are Alive Because of Them."

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The Angelos Family’s Story: Family Integrated Care Improves the NICU Experience

South Shore Hospital's NICU is the first in Massachusetts to implement a model of care that makes parents like Jeannie and Jeremy Angelos equal members of their baby's care team.

The Angelos Family’s Story: Family Integrated Care Improves the NICU Experience

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Good Habits to Keep a Baby Safe During Sleep

South Shore Health is one of four healthcare organizations in Massachusetts working to ensure new parents receive consistent, evidence-based instruction about safe sleep to reduce Sudden Unexplained Infant Death.

Good Habits to Keep a Baby Safe During Sleep

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Eat, Sleep, Console: A new approach for substance-exposed newborns

A new way of caring for opioid-exposed newborns allows South Shore Hospital to reduce the use of withdrawal symptom medications and lets pediatric patients go home earlier.

Eat, Sleep, Console: A new approach for substance-exposed newborns

Emily Lekakos is thriving thanks to South Shore Health

South Shore Hospital NICU Team Helps Preemie Thrive

South Shore Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) team was there for the Lekakos family of Weymouth when they welcomed daughter Emily at 24 weeks and one day. Read this family's incredible journey.

South Shore Hospital NICU Team Helps Preemie Thrive

Reese's NICU journey

Reese's NICU Journey

When Reese was born early, her Mom was grateful for her choice to give birth at South Shore Hospital. Watch their incredible story.

Reese's NICU Journey