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December

Atrius Health Chosen in Competitive Process for New Medicare ACO Program

December 19, 2011

New model designed to offer better care to beneficiaries through partnership with Medicare. Read more.

Watch New Videos from Our Clinical Leadership Team!

December 8, 2011

See the videos.

Need a doctor for your newborn?

December 8, 2011

SSMC Pediatric and Family Medicine providers are currently accepting newborn patients! Learn more.

October

HPHC Honor Roll with Distinction

October 11, 2011

South Shore Medical Center has been named to the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Honor Roll with Distinction for 2011 for our exemplary performance on quality measures.

September

Have a Well Day!

September 20, 2011

SSMC is co-sponsoring a health fair at the Hanover Mall on October 2, 2011. Read more.

Use MyHealth, You Could Win an iPad!

September 2, 2011

All active MyHealth users will be entered into a drawing to win one of three iPads. Drawing to be held on Monday, December 5, 2011. Learn more.

August

Flu Clinics

August 16, 2011

Adult and pediatric flu clinics are scheduled from September through December. There is also other important information about flu season. Learn more.

South Shore Medical Center Collaborates with Jordan Hospital Spine Care

August 3, 2011

SSMC is working in collaboration with Jordan Hospital’s Spine Care Program (Jordan Spine Care) to provide patients with direct access to the leading spine care program on the South Shore. Read more.

July

Bone Marrow Drive

July 19, 2011

Nick Metzger, an awesome kid and son of Drs. Jon and Amanda Metzger, needs a bone marrow transplant, but he must find a matching donor.

July 15, 2011

Physician Rounds at Newborn Nursery at South Shore Hospital

The physicians at South Shore Medical Center will no longer be making rounds in the Newborn Nursery at South Shore Hospital as of August 1, 2011. Read more.

June

Fallon Clinic To Become Sixth Member of Atrius Health

June 21, 2011

Combined strengths will improve care quality and patient experience. Read more.

Pediatric Appointment Scheduling

June 15, 2011

We are now able to book well-child exams several months in advance and are eliminating the month-by-month reminder cards. Learn more.

May

Patient-Centered Medical Home

May 16, 2011

SSMC Norwell offices receive “Patient-Centered Medical Home” recognition. Read more.

April

Diabetes Passport Program

April 27, 2011

South Shore Medical Center is pleased to offer a Diabetes Passport incentive program for our patients who are living with Diabetes. Learn more.

March

Shape Your Future Blog

March 28, 2011

The Shape Your Future staff started a blog focusing on how to work health and wellness into our everyday lives. Visit the blog.

SSMC Welcomes Yvonne Chambers

March 24, 2011

Yvonne Chambers, RD, LDN joins the Wellness/Disease Management in Norwell and Kingston.

Flexible Spending Accounts – Changes in Over-the-Counter Medications

March 8, 2011

Please read this notice if you have a Flexible Spending Account.

February

Online Guide for a Healthy Pregnancy

February 4, 2011

Get answers to all your questions. Go to the pregnancy guide.

January

January 7, 2011

Friday, December 31, 2010 Service Delays

We apologize for any delay in service that you may have experienced on Friday, December 31st. This day was an observed holiday for SSMC which means only the Norwell offices were open with reduced staffing. We realize this caused a delay for some of our patients and we are sorry. We have made adjustments to our holiday schedules for 2011 to prevent this from happening in the future. Thank you for understanding and choosing your care at SSMC.

January 7, 2011

Dietary supplements: which one to choose?

There are many articles you’ve read in magazines or on-line, ads you’ve heard on TV or radio or advice you received from friends and family – all telling you to take this or that pill to supplement your diet. Whatever might ail you, there seems to be a dietary supplement that is supposed to cure it. Read more.

January 4, 2011

SSMC Welcomes Dr. Prusty

We are pleased to welcome endocrinologist, Dr. Deepa Prusty to South Shore Medical Center.

November

MyHealth Online Access for Adolescents

November 30, 2010

South Shore Medical Center is pleased to introduce MyHealth Adolescent Access beginning December 2, 2010. MyHealth Adolescent Access is an exciting new feature that will allow patients between the ages of 13 and 18, the ability to view portions of their medical record and communicate with their physician’s office regarding non-urgent matters through a secure patient portal. Learn more.

November 22, 2010

American Heart Association - Boston Heart Walk Fundraising Success!

South Shore Medical Center Team’s “Beat It” team raised $16,240 and received an award for being the 5th highest corporate fundraising team! Funds raised through the Heart Walk support research, community services, and public and professional education programs to help make important advances against heart disease and stroke and improve the health and lives of people in our community and across America.

November 1, 2010

Vaccines and Patients Who Have Had a Splenectomy

Patients who have had a splenectomy are at increased risk for certain types of infections and developing a more severe illness once acquired. Learn about recommended vaccines.

October

October 29, 2010

ATTN: Tufts Medicare Preferred Patients

Please read this note from Stanley Sacon, PhD, the CEO of South Shore Medical Center.

October 18, 2010

South Shore Medical Center Named to 2010 Physician Group Honor Roll

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has named South Shore Medical Center to the Physician Group Honor Roll for 2010 for Adult Honor Roll with Distinction and Pediatric Honor Roll with Distinction. Read more.

August

August 30, 2010

Blood Drive at SSMC Norwell

The Norwell office is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 10 am - 3 pm.

August 10, 2010

SSMC at Libbey Parkway Awarded “Patient-Centered Medical Home” Recognition

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced that South Shore Medical Center at Libbey Parkway has received recognition from the Physician Practice Connections® Patient-Centered Medical Home™ program (PPC®-PCMH™). SSMC is one of only a few practices in the nation to receive this prestigious distinction. Read more.

July

July 22, 2010

Supermarket Tours

Join us for a free tour of Hannaford Supermarket in Norwell to learn about the Guiding Stars nutrition program and more.

June

June 8, 2010

New Articles Just in Time for Summer!

Summer Safety, Insect Repellent, and Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness

May

May 14, 2010

SSMC Welcomes a New Pediatrician

We are pleased to welcome Susan C Martin, M.D. to our Norwell and Kingston offices.

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 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.

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.