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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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Compassion and Empathy are Providers’ Superpowers

When he came to visit his critically ill friend and colleague in the hospital, Dr. Allen Smith had three wishes for Michael Hession, MD. First was that he would survive; second, he would write a book about his near-death experience and recovery; and third, he would share his inspirational story with other healthcare providers. All three wishes came true

Compassion and Empathy are Providers’ Superpowers

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COVID Cases Are Rising: Is a Winter Wave on the Way?

Following a few quiet months on the COVID front, cases are on the rise again nationally, for the first time since last summer’s FLiRT variants were circulating.

COVID Cases Are Rising: Is a Winter Wave on the Way?

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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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Rare But Life Threatening; We Need to Take EEE Seriously

The first human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in four years has put the dangerous mosquito-borne illness back in the news. Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, explains what makes the virus so deadly and how you can protect yourself from EEE.

Rare But Life Threatening; We Need to Take EEE Seriously

Moonlight and Miracles Gala Video 2024

A Message from Our Colleagues About the Moonlight and Miracles Gala

We are thrilled to announce that the 22nd annual Moonlight & Miracles Gala will again benefit South Shore Health's emergency services. This includes...

A Message from Our Colleagues About the Moonlight and Miracles Gala

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Summer Sun Safety Month: Protect Your Skin from Damaging UV Rays

Summer Sun Safety Month is a good time to remind us all to take precautions while having fun in the sun! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers these tips to protect your skin.

Summer Sun Safety Month: Protect Your Skin from Damaging UV Rays

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Four Things You Should Know about COVID FLiRT

After five summers with us, COVID-19 has settled in. And it’s become a bit of a FLiRT. Todd Ellerin, MD shares the latest on COVID's new FLiRT variants and what we can expect with the virus heading into fall.

Four Things You Should Know about COVID FLiRT

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The Evolution of Orthopedics and Arthur Bowman, MD

Beloved surgeon retires after more than 50 years at South Shore Health.

The Evolution of Orthopedics and Arthur Bowman, MD