South Shore Hospital MA

03/14/2026

The Rhode Island Blood Center has declared a blood emergency, and every donation counts!

Join us for a blood drive at South Shore Hospital on Monday, March 16, from 9 AM-4 PM.

Limited appointments are available and can be scheduled online.

The RIBC is our blood supplier, so your donation will have a local impact!

Learn more and reserve a spot: https://hubs.ly/Q046pVH30

Thank you for giving the gift of life!

03/13/2026

As he waited for a double lung transplant, Andrew needed to find a new pulmonary rehab program when his previous program closed its doors.

He found the perfect fit at South Shore Hospital, where he worked with our Pulmonary Rehab Team to maintain his conditioning while he waited for the call.

After his transplant, his Boston care team wanted to refer him to a different program for his post-transplant rehab. Andrew had other ideas.

“I said, ‘no, I want to go to South Shore,’” he said.

Graduation is now in sight four months post-transplant, but Andrew still attends our program twice a week, continuing to build up his stamina, strength, and mobility.

He hopes to be back on the golf course and traveling again soon—a goal that's well within reach, thanks to his work with our Pulmonary Rehab Team.

Read Andrew's story: https://hubs.ly/Q046CyQ60

03/12/2026

Today is Boston Marathon Giving Day!

We're grateful for any support you can offer our dedicated runners as they raise funds for behavioral health and cancer care programs.

Donate online: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/ssh26

Today (March 12) is Boston Marathon Giving Day!

With this year’s marathon just over a month away, Team South Shore Health’s runners continue to train hard ahead of running those famous 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston.

Along with preparing for the big day, our runners are also busy raising funds for important behavioral health and cancer care programs on the South Shore.

On Boston Marathon Giving Day, we’d appreciate any fundraising support you can offer to our team.

Donate online: https://hubs.ly/Q046nP-m0

Thank you for your generosity!

03/11/2026

On Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day (March 11), we’re proud to celebrate the dedicated registered dietitians (RDs) who support patients and families across South Shore Health!

We have RDs at South Shore Hospital, the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health, and South Shore VNA.

Through their expertise in nutrition and compassionate guidance, they play a vital role in healing, recovery, and long-term wellness.

From helping patients manage complex medical conditions to supporting healthy lifestyles in our community, we thank our dietitians for the knowledge, care, and partnership they bring to every patient interaction.

Happy RDN Day! Thank you for all that you do!

03/10/2026

This week is Pulmonary Rehab Week, a time to celebrate our team and raise awareness of the importance of pulmonary rehab!

Pulmonary rehab offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to managing lung health in patients with chronic respiratory disease. Through supervised exercise training, patients experience functional capacity improvement, increased quality of life, increased confidence, and more.

Our team also offers education on nutrition, stress management, and other common concerns to improve the overall health of our patients.

The team features both exercise physiologists and respiratory therapists who work together to support patients with chronic conditions, like COPD and cystic fibrosis, and those preparing for or recovering from lung transplants.

Last year, our team supported more than 200 patients in their lung health journeys, and our program was recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

We’re grateful to this hard-working team for the compassionate care they provide. Thank you!

Learn more about Pulmonary Rehab: https://hubs.ly/Q045VZzd0

03/09/2026

22 years ago, Achilles Athanassiou, MD detected a case of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) in an Abington couple's pregnancy.

After emergency laser surgery to address the TTTS, both twins were delivered safely at 37 weeks here at South Shore Hospital.

Lauren, the twins' older sister, was 4 years old at the time. She remembers accompanying her parents on frequent trips to the hospital, where she met "Dr. Achilles."

Today, Lauren is a physician assistant (PA) student at South Shore Health, where she shadowed Dr. Athanassiou and our Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Team as part of her training.

"It's been a very moving experience for not only me, I'm sure for Lauren," said Dr. Athanassiou. "And some of my colleagues as well, who worked here 22 years ago and still work [here] and remember this family."

Lauren's younger sisters are now happy, healthy 22-year-olds, thanks to the intervention of Dr. Athanassiou and his team - an experience that had a profound impact on Lauren.

"Knowing how supportive and how dedicated this hospital and these doctors and nurses and the MFM Team have been with my family [has] definitely made a lasting impact on my family, as well as me and what I want to do for a career," Lauren said.

Watch an interview with Lauren and Dr. Athanassiou: https://players.brightcove.net/817598956001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6389998002112

Learn more about our Maternal Fetal Medicine Program: https://www.southshorehealth.org/services-care/pregnancy-childbirth/maternal-fetal-medicine

03/08/2026

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March 8 is International Women's Day!

We're proud to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across South Shore Health and throughout our community, today and every day.

We'd also like to shine a light on the wonderful work done by Women Inspiring at South Shore Health (WISSH), a group that continues to elevate, connect, and support women across our Health System.

Thank you for all that you do!

03/06/2026

Curious about making midwifery care a part of your pregnancy?

Join us at 6 PM on Wednesday, March 11 for a virtual Meet the Midwives session!

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

This session will be held via WebEx. It is free, but registration is required.

Register online: https://hubs.ly/Q045DpB30

03/05/2026

On National Hospitalist Day, we proudly recognize our incredible team here at South Shore Hospital!

Our hospitalist team includes 154 full-time and part-time physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and administrative colleagues who play a vital role in caring for patients throughout their hospital stay.

Their expertise, collaboration, and commitment are essential to ensuring safe, high-quality care while also managing patient volume and flow.

We're grateful for the dedication this team brings every day to support our patients, colleagues, and community.

Thank you, and Happy Hospitalist Day!

03/04/2026

Today is International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Day, more commonly known as IBCLC Day!

We have a terrific team of IBCLCs here at South Shore Hospital, including Ellen and Cindy, pictured here.

Our IBCLCs provide expert, compassionate care to patients on a daily basis while also offering guidance to clinicians and fellow caregivers.

IBCLCs see patients throughout South Shore Hospital, including on our Mother-Infant Unit, in the Messina Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and in the Andrade Family Special Care Nursery (SCN).

Our IBCLCs also staff our Warm Line, manage our donor milk program, and host regular lactation support groups.

We're grateful to this dedicated team for all that they do! Thank you!

Learn more about the role of a hospital-based IBCLC: https://hubs.ly/Q045sRQM0

View upcoming Lactation Support Group dates: https://hubs.ly/Q045t1Vk0

03/03/2026

Looking for a new way to get active? Consider a water-based exercise class! As Jen explains, these classes are perfect for individuals with arthritis, balance issues, or those looking to increase their strength.

03/02/2026

Emmett was born at South Shore Hospital on December 11, 2025. He spent a total of 73 days in our Messina Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Andrade Family Special Care Nursery (SCN).

During that time, Emmett’s father, William, wrote a book about his family’s experience, “Emmett’s Extraordinary Adventure.”

In the book, William told the story of Emmett’s time in our care, including the small wins and big challenges that come with having a baby in the NICU/SCN.

Emmett was discharged in late February and is now thriving at home with his family in Hingham.

Upon discharge, William left a printed copy of his book in our NICU as a way to support future NICU/SCN parents. The copy includes a handwritten inscription from William encouraging parents to stay strong.

William also dedicated the book to our caregivers.

“You carried our family through the hardest days and helped Emmett find his strength, one small victory at a time,” he wrote. “Your care will always be part of his story.”

We’re grateful to William for sharing his family’s story and for thinking of other parents who may find themselves in a similar position one day.

Congratulations on welcoming Emmett home!

Learn more about our Level III NICU, the only one of its kind in a Massachusetts community hospital: https://www.southshorehealth.org/services-care/pregnancy-childbirth/neonatal-intensive-care