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News Archives 2006

Latest Headlines

December

HealthOne Contracts with HUGHP (Harvard University Group Health Plan)
Effective January 1, 2007, HealthOne has made the decision to contract with HUGHP (Harvard University Group Health Plan). HUGHP is a comprehensive health plan available only to Harvard University employees and their dependents.

December 1, 2006

Pediatric Flu Vaccine Arrives
Our pediatric flu vaccine supply is now in. We are currently in the process of setting up clinics for any child over the age of 6 months. We have 4 clinics set up so far. Read more.

November

November 30, 2006

Adult Flu Clinics Scheduled
Read more.

November 21, 2006

SSMC Welcomes New Providers
South Shore Medical Center welcomes Dr. Paul Hesterberg, Linda Cleary, P.A.-C., Kathleen Cumming, R.N., and Mary Mazanec, N.P. to our staff.

October

October 17, 2006

SSMC Welcomes New Physicians
South Shore Medical Center welcomes three new physicians, Dr. Thomas Castiglione, Dr. Jacquelyn Lamb, and Dr. Sarah O'Connell.

October 10, 2006

Should your child be receive a flu vaccination?
Vaccine will be available for high-risk patients. Read more.

September

September 21, 2006

Flu Vaccine Information for Adults
Read more.

August

August 28, 2006

EMR Transition Update
An update on our transition to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) from our CEO, Stanley R. Sacon, PhD. Read the letter.

July

June

May

May 4, 2006

The Fight Against Pediatric Obesity
South Shore Medical, South Shore Hospital and the Sensible Nutrition Connection join forces to fight pediatric obesity. Read more.

April

March

February

February 13, 2006

Best of Boston
We have the "Best of Boston" right here at SSMC. Read more.

January

January 31, 2006

One of SSMC "Founding Fathers" turning hobby into a new vocation.
Check out the January 31, 2006, Patriot Ledger Article on Dr. Wallace Kemp.

January 17, 2006

Dr. Merra Joins SSMC
Welcome to Dr. Katherine Merra, to our Orthopedics Department. Read about Dr. Merra.

January 12, 2006

Patient Services Update
An update on Patient Services at the Medical Center from the CEO, Stanley R. Sacon, PH.D and CMO, Edward W. Nalband, M.D. Read more (download pdf.)

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