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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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Receive the Right Care, in the Right Place, Right Away at Health Express

Prior to the pandemic, urgent care was one of the fastest growing segments of the health care industry. In the five-year period 2014-2019, the number...

Receive the Right Care, in the Right Place, Right Away at Health Express

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Right Care, Right Place: Know Where to Go

In order to help patients receive the care they need as efficiently as possible, it's important to seek the right level of care at the right place.

Right Care, Right Place: Know Where to Go

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Poison Ivy Prevention: How You Can Ditch the Itch this Summer

Poison ivy doesn't have to be accepted as part of summer! Learn more about how to spot poison ivy, why it causes itchy rashes, how to treat those rashes, and when to seek medical attention.

Poison Ivy Prevention: How You Can Ditch the Itch this Summer

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Insect Stings and Allergic Reactions: What You Need to Know

For most people, insect stings are painful, but harmless. However, others may have life-threatening allergic reactions after a sting. Learn how to spot an allergic reaction and why you should dial 9-1-1 at the first sign of anaphylaxis.

Insect Stings and Allergic Reactions: What You Need to Know

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Sharing Is Caring: A Century of Fond Memories and Patient Experiences at South Shore Hospital

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of South Shore Hospital, patients shared fond memories of their experiences at the Hospital over the years.

Sharing Is Caring: A Century of Fond Memories and Patient Experiences at South Shore Hospital

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Six Things That Set Health Express Urgent Care Centers Apart

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, urgent care was one of the fastest growing segments of the health care industry. During the five-year period of...

Six Things That Set Health Express Urgent Care Centers Apart

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Seven Ways to Prevent Snow-Related Injuries

Whether the snow just started falling or it's time to start cleaning up, it's important to take safety precautions in wintry weather!

Seven Ways to Prevent Snow-Related Injuries

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The Importance of Sun Safety for Children

Many of the chronic conditions that affect adults have their onset in the habits that are established in childhood. South Shore Health's Chief of Pediatrics explains how parents can establish sun safety habits in their kids.

The Importance of Sun Safety for Children

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What You Need to Know about Rapid COVID-19 Testing at South Shore Health

Whether you're traveling or heading back to school, finding a rapid result COVID-19 test is difficult. Learn more about where to find a test at South Shore Health.

What You Need to Know about Rapid COVID-19 Testing at South Shore Health