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2010
June
June 8, 2010
New Articles Just in Time for Summer!
Summer Safety, Insect Repellent, and Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness
New Class: Healthy Choices... Healthy Children!
Learn how to help your kids develop a healthy lifestyle with Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Nicole Cormier. Read more.
May
May 4, 2010
May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
We have gathered several helpful resources to help you and your family manage asthma and allergies. Learn more.
April
April 26, 2010
SSMC Welcomes a New Cardiologist
We are pleased to welcome Salvador N. Lanza, M.D. to our Norwell office. Learn more about Dr. Lanza.
April 26, 2010
Understanding our Bones: Osteoporosis
Learn about risk factors, important lifestyle changes to help prevent osteoporosis and treatment options from Dr. Maria Buencamino. Learn more about this and other classes.
April 1, 2010
Questions about Pediatric Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Get answers at the Shape Your Future website.
March
March 31, 2010
New Kinds of Primary Care Providers
Over the years primary care has evolved and there are now four kinds of primary care providers who work as a team in providing patient care. Learn more about primary care providers.
March 19, 2010
Your Support is Welcome!
South Shore Medical Center is a community that has demonstrated tremendous empathy and generosity in the past. It is now time for us to focus our thoughts and prayers on one of our own. Dr. Nettie Colella, a popular SSMC pediatrician, is currently undergoing extensive treatments to fight cancer. In response to the many employees and patients who have asked how they can show their support, please see the charitable options available. Thank you!
Esther Kim, Sc.D, R.D., L.D. Joins SSMC Wellness/Disease Management
We are pleased to welcome Esther Kim to our Norwell Wellness/Disease Management team. Learn more about Esther Kim, Sc.D., R.D., L.D.
SSMC Internal Medicine Welcomes Two New Physicians
We are pleased to welcome Mara Linscott, MD to our Kingston Internal Medicine office and Maria A. Buencamino, MD to our Norwell and Weymouth - Libbey Parkway Internal Medicine offices.
February
February 1, 2010
H1N1 Flu Vaccine
The H1N1 vaccine is available to all residents of Massachusetts who may be interested in receiving the vaccine. South Shore Medical Center is now offering H1N1 flu vaccine to their adult and pediatric patients during an office visit or a scheduled vaccination appointment. We completed our H1N1 clinics on January 31st and vaccinated over 8000 patients. Thank you for your patience over the past several months as we worked with limited supplies of vaccine.
We continue to encourage our patients to get vaccinated and are committed to scheduling vaccination appointments for our patients as quickly as possible and as our vaccine supply allows. If you wish to schedule an appointment for H1N1 vaccination, please call our office.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine
South Shore Medical Center is offering seasonal flu vaccine to their adult and pediatric patients during an office visit or a scheduled vaccination appointment. We completed our seasonal flu clinics on January 31st and vaccinated over 9500 adult patients and 4500 pediatric patients.
We continue to encourage our patients to get vaccinated and are committed to scheduling vaccination appointments for our patients as quickly as possible and as our vaccine supply allows. If you wish to schedule an appointment for seasonal flu vaccination, please call our office.
More 2010 Flu Season Information.
January
January 29, 2010
Announcing Pre Diabetes Workshops
The Wellness Team is pleased to announce our upcoming pre diabetes workshops. These workshops are free of charge and open to employees, patients, and the community. The first workshop for the year will be held February 16th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the FCR conference room.