South Shore Medical Center

01/23/2026

With a major snowstorm forecast for Sunday into Monday, please remember to keep safety in mind!

• Sharon Gannon, RN, Trauma Program Injury Prevention Coordinator at South Shore Health, shares tips on how to avoid falls during wintry conditions: https://hubs.ly/Q0400cwz0
• Get actionable tips on how to avoid snow-related injuries: https://hubs.ly/Q0400c1G0
• Don't hurt yourself while shoveling! Ken Shannon, PT, DPT, OCS offers tips to shovel safely: https://hubs.ly/Q0400b200

We'll use this page to advise patients of any storm-related closures or delays (if necessary) next week.

Stay warm!

01/21/2026

South Shore Health MyChart's messaging platform can be a convenient way to contact your care team.

Learn more about what situations are appropriate for a MyChart message, the importance of choosing the right message type, and more.

South Shore MyChart is an essential tool for South Shore Medical Center patients. Its secure messaging feature is its most popular feature - learn more about how to use it effectively.

01/19/2026

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

We reflect on and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/16/2026

Helpful tips on managing your young child's flu symptoms from Dr. Cardello, a pediatric hospitalist at South Shore Hospital!

01/14/2026

You may have seen the signs, and now we’re proud to share that we have new neighbors at South Shore Medical Center Norwell!

Boston Children’s Physicians Norwell has opened within our Norwell practice at 143 Longwater Drive, offering expert care in eleven pediatric specialties.

This opening continues a decades-long collaboration between Boston Children’s Hospital and South Shore Health.

It’s important to note that this opening will not affect our Pediatrics Department in any way – you’ll continue to see all of the providers you know and love for annual well child visits, sick visits, and more.

Now, if your child needs a referral for pediatric specialty care, they may be able to see a provider in a familiar setting instead of traveling to a brand new practice.

We’re excited to welcome Boston Children’s providers to Norwell and to continue this collaboration!

Learn more about this exciting new initiative: https://hubs.ly/Q03-C7tn0

01/12/2026

As a reminder, patients with active lab orders can visit any South Shore Medical Center or Women's Center lab for convenient access to the services they need.

Lab services are available in Weymouth, Norwell, Whitman, Kingston, and Plymouth.

Please note that while listed on the map below, lab services are currently unavailable in Quincy as renovations to that practice continue.

View details and hours: https://hubs.ly/Q03-dNr60

01/09/2026

Vaccines have been in the news again in recent days due to the CDC’s decision to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule.

Vaccines remain one of the most effective ways to protect children and communities from serious illnesses.

At South Shore Medical Center, your child’s health and safety are our top priorities.

With that in mind, our vaccine recommendations will not change and will continue to follow the scientific evidence and guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

These recommendations are based on decades of research and a commitment to keeping children safe.

If you have questions about vaccines or the recommended immunization schedule, we encourage you to rely on trusted, evidence-based sources like the AAP.

To make an informed decision, we encourage you to speak to your child’s provider during a visit about any questions you may have.

We are here to support you and help keep your children healthy and protected. Thank you for trusting us with your child’s care.

01/07/2026

Need lab work?

If you plan to visit our Norwell lab at 143 Longwater Drive, please note our current hours of operation:

• Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-5 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 8 AM-1 PM

View all lab hours and locations: https://hubs.ly/Q03Zz88X0

01/05/2026

We’re pleased to share that South Shore Medical Center Quincy will reopen for patient care today!

We’re excited to welcome patients back to 1495 Hancock Street.

This is a great way to start the new year, and we’re grateful to our team for all of their hard work to get our practice reopened after the burst water pipe in November.

Thank you!

Learn more about our Quincy practice: https://hubs.ly/Q03Zg_PQ0

01/01/2026

Welcome, 2026! Happy New Year to all!

12/31/2025

"Whether you’re a moderate drinker – that’s one alcoholic beverage or less per day for women, two or less per day for men – or you drink more heavily, cutting back on or eliminating alcohol from your diet can improve both physical and mental health and reduce your risk of serious disease and chronic medical conditions."

Amara Mulder, MD, Chief of Internal Medicine at South Shore Medical Center, discusses the many health benefits people experience by going dry in January and beyond.

Considering giving Dry January a try in 2026? Amara Mulder, MD, highlights the health benefits you'll see by reducing or eliminating alcohol use, for the month or for good.

12/31/2025

Please note our adjusted hours of operation this week due to New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:

• Wednesday, December 31: Our practices will be open until 1 PM.
• Thursday, January 1: Our Norwell practice will be open until 1 PM for pediatric and same-day care; all other practices will be closed.

If you need care over the holiday, all South Shore Health Urgent Care practices will be open from 9 AM-4 PM on New Year's Eve and 9 AM-7 PM on New Year's Day.

Find your nearest South Shore Health Urgent Care practice: https://hubs.ly/Q03ZdXcP0

Happy 2026!