News Archives 2005
December
November
November 3, 2005
Did you ever wonder why your child misbehaves?
Please click here for some helpful information as to why, as well as strategies on handling your child's misbehavior.
October
October 18, 2005
Avian (Bird) Flu: Frequently Asked Questions
Download the pdf.
September
September 13, 2005
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
In recent weeks there has been a great deal of information in the news regarding Mosquito-Borne Diseases, such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis, please click on the attached link for tips on prevention.
http://www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/factsheets/fswnv_eee.pdf
September 8, 2005
Patient Rights
A document detailing your rights as a South Shore Medical patient is now on line. Download the document (pdf.)
August
August 24, 2005
General Information on Obtaining a Referral
Download the pdf
August 17, 2005
Poison Ivy
This is the time of year that many of us sensitive to the plant oil, urushiol, can easily develop a skin reaction called allergic contact dermatitis. We commonly call this skin rash "poison ivy" but it could just as easily be related to contact with oak or sumac plants. Learn more.
August 15, 2005
Dr. Sara Nuciforo joins the Department of Internal Medicine at South Shore Medical Center.
Learn more about Dr. Nuciforo.
July
June
June 13, 2005
Dr. Zeller Honored by Norfolk South District Medical Society
Dr. Robert Zeller, Staff Physician at South Shore Medical Center for 39 years honored by Norfolk South District Medical Society. Read More.
May
May 6, 2005
What is BMI?
Please read this article on Body Mass Index and children by Dr. Gina Boutwell, one of SSMC's pediatricians.
May 4, 2005
What is the true definition of a Healthy Life Style?
Please read this article by Dr. Edward Nalband, SSMC's Medical Director, on this exact question.
April
March
March 29, 2005
Disease Risk Assessment Tool
South Shore Medical Center physicians are interested in providing innovative ways for their patients to educate themselves about preventative strategies that maintain their good health. On-line assessment tools are one way to accomplish this. Read more.
March 24, 2005
Health Care Proxy
A message from Dr. Edward Nalband, Medical Director, regarding the importance of a Health Care Proxy.
Read Dr. Nalband's message.
March 9, 2005
Five Steps to Safer Health Care
Download a pdf with five steps from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association.
March 9, 2005
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
Download a pdf of 20 tips from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
February
February 11, 2005
Announcement to all SSMC Medicare Patients
We are pleased to announce that the Medical Center is now accepting Secure Horizons, Tufts Health Plan for seniors. Read more.
January
January 21, 2005
South Shore medical groups to invest $8M in electronic medical records
Five practices representing 200 physicians and thousands of patients in metro Boston will be investing $8 million in an advanced electronic medical records system.
Read entire article in Boston Business Journal.