South Shore Hospital MA

09/05/2025

Looking to be more active, boost your energy level and improve your cardiovascular health?

South Shore Health's Heart Healthy class has you covered!

Instructed by exercise physiologist and personalized for your needs and fitness level, this circuit-based program can help you increase cardiovascular endurance, improve balance and flexibility and build strength.

Learn how you can save 15% on Heart Healthy and other Community Exercise Programs by calling 781-624-4367 or visiting our website: https://hubs.ly/Q03GHzFF0

09/03/2025

If you’re pregnant, our team wants you to Count the Kicks!

Count the Kicks is a campaign that encourages pregnant patients to monitor their baby’s movement during the third trimester.

By tracking fetal movement once per day, pregnant patients can stay on top of their baby’s progress, learn what “normal” feels like for their baby, and be aware of any changes in behavior.

The free Count the Kicks app features helpful reminders and tracking tools that make it easy to develop a movement-tracking routine of your own.

Learn more about Count the Kicks and get the free app: https://hubs.ly/Q03G3f6F0

09/02/2025

We're excited to welcome the August 2025 cohort of our New Graduate RN Residency Program!

These new nurses will soon begin their rotations across our Medical-Surgical floors and we're thrilled to have them join our team.

Congratulations!

We also send a special "thank you" to our Clinical Professional Development Team and to all of the colleagues who will mentor and support these new team members.

09/01/2025

Have a great Labor Day! Thank you to our colleagues who are working today!

09/01/2025

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August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those lost to overdose and to raise awareness of overdose prevention strategies.

This year's theme is "one big family, driven by hope," emphasizing the power of community and connection.

The Fore River Bridge between Weymouth and Quincy is lit in purple tonight for , a reminder of the impact of overdose on our community.

We reaffirm our commitment to providing compassionate, expert care for substance use disorder through the Grayken Center for Treatment at South Shore Health.

Together, we can .

If you or a loved one needs care, we're here for you.

Learn more about the Grayken Center for Treatment: https://hubs.ly/Q03GjZ1h0

08/28/2025

August 23-29 is Health Unit Coordinator Appreciation Week!

Our incredible unit coordinators keep our floors running smoothly, supporting patients, families, and colleagues alike.

They are the heart of every department, and we are grateful for everything they do to keep our hospital moving!

Happy Unit Coordinator Week!

08/27/2025

“We are continually trying to improve the access and quality of care we offer to the women in our community."

"Having an OB ED enhances the safety and speed in handling pregnancy-related emergencies and this helps ensure mother and baby receive the most appropriate and timely care.”

Kimberly Dever, MD, MBA, FACOG, Vice President of Women’s Health and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, discusses our Obstetrics Emergency Department (OB ED), the first of its kind in Massachusetts.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03DXnBD0

08/21/2025

The next meeting of our Ostomy Support Group will be on September 25 at 4 PM.

This free group is for individuals who have a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, and wish to meet with fellow ostomates.

We invite you to join us to share stories, ask questions, and build confidence!

Questions? Email Cody at chedglin@southshorehealth.org.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03DfRkm0

08/19/2025

We're grateful to Kelsey for sharing this beautiful photo of her and her son, Bodhi, from his time in our Messina Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)!

Kelsey delivered Bodhi and his twin sister, Sunny, via emergency C-section at South Shore Hospital at just under 32 weeks gestational age.

Both babies spent several weeks in the NICU, where Kelsey says they received excellent care.

"The care my twins received was better than I could have ever expected," she said. "If your babies are at the NICU at South Shore Hospital, they’re in the best possible care."

In addition, Kelsey and her husband, Glenn, felt supported by the NICU's Family Integrated Care model, also known as FICare, which encourages parents to be equal members of their child's care team.

"We were able to take their vitals, do their feedings, change their diapers...everything," she explained. "At first, we were nervous to bring our twins home, but we were so involved with their care at the hospital, it made the transition home really smooth."

We're pleased to share that both babies are now at home and doing well. Thank you for sharing your story, Kelsey!

Learn more about our Level III NICU: https://hubs.ly/Q03DfyQC0

Learn more about FICare: https://hubs.ly/Q03DfBjR0

08/18/2025

Are you looking for a new primary care provider?

South Shore Medical Center, part of South Shore Health, is welcoming new patients in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics!

SSMC's pediatric providers see patients in Kingston and Norwell, with Family Medicine and Internal Medicine available in Kingston, Norwell, and Quincy.

Providers currently welcoming new patients include physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs).

SSMC offers on-site lab and imaging services, evening and weekend hours, same-day visits, and more.

View providers and become a patient: https://hubs.ly/Q03CSD010

08/15/2025

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Congratulations to these outstanding providers!

We’re proud to share that five South Shore Health physicians were recently recognized by Tufts University School of Medicine for their outstanding contributions to medical education during the past academic year!

This prestigious designation honors top teaching faculty across Tufts’ many esteemed clinical partners.

Congratulations to our honored physicians for their dedication to educating and inspiring the next generation of physicians!

Explore a career as a physician at South Shore Health: https://hubs.ly/Q03CStLt0

08/14/2025

At South Shore Hospital, 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/Q03CLGmJ0