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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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Five Questions On Skin Cancer, Answered

With more than 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. It’s also one of the most preventable.

Five Questions On Skin Cancer, Answered

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Five Questions on Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Answered

March is National Colorectal Cancer Prevention Month, a good time to spread awareness about the disease and highlight the importance of colorectal cancer screening, prevention and treatment. Robert Driscoll, MD, explains how increased screening, improved treatment and more awareness about lifestyle-related risk factors are reducing the number of colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths.

Five Questions on Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Answered

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South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community

At a time when most doctors had solo practices, founding physicians – Frederick Freidman, Donald Garland, Arthur Garceau, Gerald Collins, and Wallace Kemp and Administrator Betty Allen – joined together to create an integrated group practice committed to providing comprehensive quality patient care.

South Shore Medical Center Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for the Community

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An Update for Patients Awaiting Surgery at South Shore Hospital

South Shore Health's Chair of Surgery provides an update on our plans to reschedule surgeries canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Update for Patients Awaiting Surgery at South Shore Hospital

South Shore CareNow Allows You to Have a Video Visit with a Doctor

Don’t Delay Seeking Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Don't ignore your health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn why it's so important to address all your medical concerns, and how virtual visits can help.

Don’t Delay Seeking Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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South Shore Health Podiatrist Travels to Guatemala for Mission Work

Wynn Perlick, DPM recently fulfilled his lifelong professional goal of using his skills as a podiatrist to help those in need. Read more about his mission work in Guatemala.

South Shore Health Podiatrist Travels to Guatemala for Mission Work

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Q&A with Dorcas Doja Chi, MD, Medical Oncologist

Learn more about medical oncologist, Dorcas Doja Chi, MD from Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital.

Q&A with Dorcas Doja Chi, MD, Medical Oncologist

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Shattering the Stigma of Mental Illness

When a celebrity’s death brings attention to behavioral health, we all suddenly discuss the all too often hushed topic of mental illness. Two mental health experts share how we can shatter the stigma.

Shattering the Stigma of Mental Illness

Six Tips for Managing COPD

Medications aren't the only tool for managing COPD. Learn more about the lifestyle changes that can help patients with COPD.

Six Tips for Managing COPD