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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

Redefining High Blood Pressure

Brendan Merchant, MD, cardiologist at South Shore Hospital, explains the new high blood pressure guidelines set by the American Heart Association.

Redefining High Blood Pressure

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Bill Verrier's Story: It Can Happen in a Heartbeat

One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support...

Bill Verrier's Story: It Can Happen in a Heartbeat

Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved Donald Mathison's Life

Donald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life

Abington resident Donald Mathison experienced a massive heart attack at 57 years old. Fortunately Donald acted quickly and sought treatment at South Shore Hospital, where David Litvak, MD performed balloon angioplasty and stenting opening the blocked coronary artery.

Donald Mathison's Story: Heart Attack Rapid Response Saved this South Shore Resident’s Life

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Jack Doherty's Story: A Life Reclaimed

Jack Doherty should not be here. After suffering a massive heart attack while playing hockey last fall, the 45-year father of five was dead. His heart...

Jack Doherty's Story: A Life Reclaimed