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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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Quick, Convenient and Affordable – Health Express Urgent Care has You Covered

May is National Urgent Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize healthcare’s fastest growing segment and the significant role that urgent care...

Quick, Convenient and Affordable – Health Express Urgent Care has You Covered

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Six Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies

Spring is here and the budding plants, trees and flowers will soon be in full bloom. So too will the seasonal allergies that affect an estimated 81 million Americans. But there are things you can do to alleviate the sneezing, coughing, congestion and itchy eyes. Allergy specialists recommend the following tips to suppress seasonal allergies.

Six Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies

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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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Play it Safe When Giving Toys this Holiday Season

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, many of us are busily working through wish lists, hoping to find the perfect present for the children in our lives. Safety should come first when choosing toys for kids – at holiday time and throughout the year.

Play it Safe When Giving Toys this Holiday Season

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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

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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Four Common Sports Injuries – How to Avoid Them and Recover

Spring sports season is here and student athletes are back on tracks, fields, and diamonds preparing for competition. While it’s common to want to...

Four Common Sports Injuries – How to Avoid Them and Recover

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Stay Safe: Skip Having Your Own Fourth of July Fireworks this Year

Thinking about creating your own July 4th fireworks display this year? Our head of Emergency Medical Services explains why it's safer to skip the pyrotechnics.

Stay Safe: Skip Having Your Own Fourth of July Fireworks this Year