South Shore Hospital MA

12/12/2025

There are still four sessions left in the current Preparing for Labor & Parenthood education series, led by Melissa DiNunno, DNP, CNM, RN!

This free virtual series covers all aspects of pregnancy, labor, childbirth, breastfeeding, and early parenting.

The schedule for the upcoming session is as follows:

• December 16 - Unique Preparation for Your Labor & Birth
• December 23 - Preparing for the Unexpected in Labor
• December 30 - Your Care in the 4th Trimester
• January 6 - Breastfeeding & Newborn Essentials

Register online: https://hubs.ly/Q03XTcBB0

12/10/2025

As we head toward the coldest part of the year, it can be tough to remain active. If you're looking for a way to beat the cold and get moving, consider taking a class through our Community Exercise Program! Jen shares the benefits of these classes.

12/09/2025

Did you know that a single ounce of milk can provide up to three feedings for premature or medically fragile babies?

There's a reason it's referred to as "liquid gold!"

We're proud to partner with Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast to raise awareness of the need for milk donors, particularly as demand for donor milk continues to increase.

Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast, which helped provide more than a million feedings last year, is actively seeking new milk donors to help vulnerable infants throughout the region.

Your freezer stash could be a huge boost to a baby and family in need!

Learn more and become a milk donor in just four easy steps: https://hubs.ly/Q03Xm0c30

Thank you for your support of the tiniest among us!

12/08/2025

Join us on Wednesday for our last in-person Meet the Midwives session of 2025!

Meet the Midwives will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 10 at South Shore Hospital.

You'll be able to meet members of our Midwifery Care Team, learn more about Midwifery Care, and ask any questions you may have.

Meet the Midwives is a free program, but registration is required.

Sign up online: https://hubs.ly/Q03WW20N0

12/05/2025

Learn skills that could help you save a life at a free Stop the Bleed® class!

Led by our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team, our next class will be Monday, December 8 at 4 PM at our EMS Operations Facility in Weymouth.

These classes teach you to identify life-threatening bleeding and give you the skills and confidence you need to intervene effectively.

Stop the Bleed® is a free class, but registration is required. Limited space remains available.

Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q03WW0SR0

Our EMS Operations Facility is located at 60 Winter Street, Weymouth. Ample free parking is available on site.

12/03/2025

If you're having your baby with us, we want your Golden Hour experience to be uniquely yours.

Patients on our Maternity Unit will see this Golden Hour "menu" upon admission, allowing them to make specific choices for their experience.

If the newborn and birthing parent don't require extra support after birth, our team will work collaboratively with the parent to meet as many requests as possible.

Learn more about the Golden Hour: https://hubs.ly/Q03Wk_YH0

12/02/2025

Congratulations to Jennifer Conti of our Trauma Program on her recent presentation at the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Annual Conference in Chicago!

Jennifer presented her abstract, “SBIRT Needed: An Interdisciplinary Performance Improvement Project to Address Low Brief Intervention Rates for Alcohol Misuse in a Level 2 Trauma Center.”

This presentation shined a light on a team-wide effort to improve how South Shore Hospital screens patients for alcohol misuse, bringing together experts from Trauma, Surgery, Addiction Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Information Systems, and more.

As part of her presentation, Jennifer discussed the background of the project and the positive outcomes generated by this multidisciplinary approach.

Pictured are Jennifer (right) and Maureen Farrow, BSN, RN, Trauma Program Manager.

We’re grateful to Jennifer for sharing her expertise and to all of the colleagues whose efforts had this project possible!

Learn more about our Level II Trauma Program, the only one of its kind in our region: https://hubs.ly/Q03WkTMl0

12/01/2025

For ostomy patients, the early days and weeks after surgery can be stressful as they navigate emotions, diet changes, and other challenges.

Cody Hedglin, MSN, RN, CWON, Manager of our Inpatient Wound Team, offers practical tips to help ostomy patients adjust and thrive after their procedure:

Many patients are unprepared for the emotional and psychological adjustments of life with an ostomy. Cody shares practical tips on what ostomy patients need to know.

11/29/2025

❤️❤️ We see several familiar faces here!

We appreciate the kind words and support of our colleagues.

11/28/2025

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, the perfect time to shine a light on our Palliative Care Team.

This dedicated, compassionate team provides symptom relief and support to patients with a serious, chronic, or life-limiting illness.

The Palliative Care Team also supports the families of those patients, offering education, resources, and comfort.

We're fortunate to have such a wonderful team, and we appreciate all that they do!

Alyson Hawkins, PA-C offers more information on palliative care: https://hubs.ly/Q03VZZJW0

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

We hope you have a terrific holiday with your loved ones.

Thank you to all of the colleagues who are working today – we appreciate all that you do!

11/26/2025

Shuttle driver Frederick recently had a special guest on board: Shylow, one of our colleague support dogs!

We're grateful to Frederick for transporting our team safely and to Shylow for spreading joy during every visit with our colleagues.