South Shore Hospital MA

01/20/2026

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

In this blog post, our experts discuss:

• Why it's important to count your baby's fetal movements
• How you can get to know your baby's movement patterns
• Common fetal movement myths

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Our team discusses the benefits of Count the Kicks, an evidence based, international stillbirth prevention program that helps expectant parents get to know their baby’s normal movement patterns starting in the third trimester of pregnancy (or earlier for multiples or if high risk).

01/19/2026

"Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in."

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate his legacy.

01/18/2026

Teddie, one of our colleague support dogs, is ready for the big game today!

Go Pats! 🏈

01/16/2026

Along with warm water and a supportive environment, what can you expect from a prenatal aquatic exercise class at South Shore Hospital? Jen offers more detail. Visit our website for upcoming dates and to sign up!

01/15/2026

If your young child has the flu, it can be challenging to know how to best support them.

Laura Cardello, MD, Director of the Joseph & Mildred Finnell Family Pediatric Unit, offers tips on hydration, fever and pain management, and why you should avoid cough and cold medicines.

01/14/2026

We're proud to continue to work with Boston Children's Hospital to expand access to expert pediatric care on the South Shore!

The addition of advanced pediatric surgical care here at South Shore Hospital is great news for our community.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our more than 20-year collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital through new initiatives at South Shore Medical Center and South Shore Hospital MA!

Boston Children’s Physicians Norwell will share space with our team at South Shore Medical Center Norwell, offering access to care in 11 pediatric specialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology, and adolescent medicine.

At South Shore Hospital, Boston Children’s surgeons in general surgery, gynecology, and urology will perform elective surgical procedures, expanding local access to advanced pediatric surgical care.

"This expansion is the next step in our commitment to advancing pediatric care in our community," said Allen L. Smith, MD, MS, President and CEO of South Shore Health. "By bringing Boston Children’s Hospital’s renowned specialists to Norwell—and expanding our pediatric surgical expertise at South Shore Hospital—we’re ensuring local families have access to the very best care, right where they live."

For more than two decades, we’ve proudly worked with Boston Children’s to bring exceptional care to pediatric patients, including at South Shore Hospital’s Messina Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Joseph & Mildred Finnell Family Pediatric Unit, and Pediatric Emergency Department.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03-C3gY0

01/13/2026

Did you know that we offer a free support group for breastfeeding moms?

Our Lactation Support Group meets at 12:30 PM here at South Shore Hospital on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Led by nurses who are certified in lactation counseling, these sessions offer guidance on latching, milk supply, pumping, cluster feeding, and more.

Our nurses will weigh your baby before and after each session to determine how much your baby takes during a single feed.

This group offers a welcoming, supportive environment, with only mothers, babies, and our nurses allowed in the room.

Learn more and view upcoming sessions: https://hubs.ly/Q03-t4z50

01/12/2026

For most young children, flu can be safely managed at home. Laura Cardello, MD shares the flu symptoms that are more concerning and require emergent care.

For other flu symptoms, we encourage you to contact your pediatrician or visit your nearest South Shore Health Urgent Care for prompt access to expert care.

Dr. Cardello is the Director of the Joseph & Mildred Finnell Family Pediatric Unit at South Shore Hospital.

01/09/2026

Both Maureen and Vincent began their South Shore Health careers here at South Shore Hospital.

We're proud to celebrate their 45+ wonderful years! Thank you, Maureen and Vincent!

01/08/2026

Curious about making midwifery care a part of your pregnancy?

Join us at 6 PM on Wednesday, January 14 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/Q03ZWCq70

01/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Tim Quigley, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC on his recent retirement after 21 remarkable and impactful years at South Shore Health!

Tim served as our Chief Nursing Officer before stepping into his most recent role as Senior Vice President of Special Projects, where he helped bring to life our robust and innovative behavioral health programs.

Over the course of his time at South Shore Health, Tim built lasting friendships and earned the deep respect of colleagues, fellow caregivers, and members of the South Shore community.

Thank you, Tim, for all of your hard work and dedication! Best wishes in your retirement!

Explore a career at South Shore Health: https://hubs.ly/Q03Zz4L10

01/06/2026

In December, Joseph and his family visited South Shore Hospital to deliver a donation of books for families in our Messina Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Andrade Family Special Care Nursery (SCN).

The visit had a personal touch for Joseph and his family, as he spent five weeks in our Special Care Nursery in late 2020/early 2021.

When Joseph and his family arrived to drop off the books, they were greeted by Risa, one of our outstanding neonatal nurses.

Joseph’s father noticed that his son’s face lit up when he heard Risa’s voice—and as it turns out, Risa was one of Joseph’s primary nurses when he was our patient five years ago, evidence of the long-lasting impact of those early days and weeks of care.

We’re grateful to Joseph and his family for sharing their story and for their donation of copies of the classic book, “Love You Forever,” which will be extra meaningful for our NICU and SCN parents.

Thank you!

Learn more about our Level III NICU, the only one of its kind in a Massachusetts community hospital: https://hubs.ly/Q03Zz3370