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Alan McKim, Founder of Clean Harbors, Honored with NEAHP’s Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Award

Nominated by South Shore Health, the community-minded philanthropist is recognized for his significant contributions to the independent regional...

Alan McKim, Founder of Clean Harbors, Honored with NEAHP’s Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Award

A group of colleagues from the South Shore Health's Women's Imaging location at 101 Columbian Street.

Improving Mammography Access: A Commitment to Our Patients

A year ago, patients seeking our mammography services faced significant delays—up to 450 days for annual screening mammograms and as long as 8 weeks for follow-up diagnostic imaging. These extensive...

Improving Mammography Access: A Commitment to Our Patients

Students stand in front of display boards as two South Shore Health colleagues share info on healthcare careers at a high school career event.

South Shore Health Hosts Two Career Exploration Events at Local High Schools

With more than 200 students, teachers, and administrators from Blue Hills, Holbrook, MAP Academy, Marshfield, Rockland, and Scituate High Schools in attendance, these events are an excellent way to...

South Shore Health Hosts Two Career Exploration Events at Local High Schools

Breast Cancer Screening Law

New Law Decreases Barriers to Additional Breast Cancer Screenings

Governor Maura Healey recently signed into law legislation that will ensure patients have access to follow-up breast cancer screenings and exams, while preventing any increase in patient cost-sharing.

New Law Decreases Barriers to Additional Breast Cancer Screenings

Members of the Generous Hearts committee pose for a photo after the 2024 holiday raffle.

Holiday Gift Basket Raffle Raises $48,730 for Generous Hearts Fund

Since 2009, the Generous Hearts Fund has provided emergency financial support to 466 colleagues and awarded more than $777,450.

Holiday Gift Basket Raffle Raises $48,730 for Generous Hearts Fund

South Shore Health colleagues pose for a group photo during their November CarFit event.

Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team Hosts First CarFit Driver Safety Event

Held in Weymouth, this event offers free, personalized check-ups to help older drivers optimize their vehicles to meet their needs.

Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team Hosts First CarFit Driver Safety Event

Cardiac Cath Lab gets equipment upgrade

New Cardiac Catheterization Technology to Further Benefit Cardiac Patients

South Shore Health recently marked an important milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a full equipment replacement and room upgrade to its three-room Cath Lab at South Shore Hospital.

New Cardiac Catheterization Technology to Further Benefit Cardiac Patients

Allen Smith, Lauren Spencer pose with members of The Friends board and an oversized donation check.

The Friends of South Shore Health Host Annual Meeting at Black Rock Country Club

Last month, The Friends of South Shore Health gathered for their annual meeting at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham, bringing together community members dedicated to supporting South Shore Health.

The Friends of South Shore Health Host Annual Meeting at Black Rock Country Club

Two photos of Dr. Danielle Carr and colleagues celebrating her award at the recent AAGL conference in New Orleans.

South Shore Health’s Danielle Carr, MD, FACOG Honored for Her Work in the Field of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Dr. Carr, a urogynecologist, was presented with the prestigious Olympus Golden Laparoscope Award from the American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).

South Shore Health’s Danielle Carr, MD, FACOG Honored for Her Work in the Field of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Kids from Kids Who Care pose for a photo with members of South Shore Hospital's Pediatrics Unit

Kids Who Care Donate Duffel Bags for Pediatric Patients at South Shore Hospital

Earlier this month, we gratefully received a generous donation from Kids Who Care: this kind and thoughtful group donated 55 emergency care duffel bags to South Shore Hospital's Joseph & Mildred...

Kids Who Care Donate Duffel Bags for Pediatric Patients at South Shore Hospital