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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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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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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

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Coping with Complicated Holiday Emotions

Holiday movies and commercials tell us we should have warm, fuzzy feelings this time of year. But for some, the holidays can bring grief and complicated emotions. Get tips on how to find comfort if you're struggling during the holidays.

Coping with Complicated Holiday Emotions

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Preventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help

Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide...

Preventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help

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COVID-19, Women, and Alcohol: Managing Pandemic Stress without Drinking

Women’s lives are more stressful than ever. And many women have turned to alcohol to cope. An addiction medicine doctor shares healthier alternatives to deal with stress, and how to get help to reduce alcohol consumption.

COVID-19, Women, and Alcohol: Managing Pandemic Stress without Drinking

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The Bridge Program is Here for You during the COVID-19 Pandemic

It's important that you get the care you need — particularly for substance or alcohol use disorder — during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Bridge Program is Here for You during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Perinatal Behavioral Health: Building a Community

Depression, anxiety, and addiction can be isolating, especially for expectant or new mothers. Julie Paul, PMHNP-BC, CNM reflects on her midwifery practice and how it led her to building a community for women on the South Shore.

Perinatal Behavioral Health: Building a Community

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What is Office-Based Addiction Treatment, and Who Can It Help?

It can be difficult to get care for substance use disorder. Through office-based addiction treatment, South Shore Health is removing barriers to care for our community.

What is Office-Based Addiction Treatment, and Who Can It Help?