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March
March 20, 2008
South Shore Medical Center Obstetrics/Gynecology Moves
to New Atrius Health Women’s Center in Weymouth
South Shore Medical Center is proud to be collaborating with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, another Atrius Health affiliate, in the opening of the Atrius Health Women’s Center, which is dedicated to the unique healthcare needs of women. Read more.
March 19, 2008
SSMC Offers FREE Wireless Access to the Internet
We are pleased to offer our patients FREE Wireless Access to the Internet as you visit our Norwell facility. You are able to connect your laptop or wireless hand-held device to our wireless network by scanning for “SSMC_Public”. We understand and respect your need to stay connected and productive. Enjoy!
February
February 29, 2008
First Steps to a Healthy Smile
Tooth decay is the number-one dental problem among preschoolers, but it can be prevented. Starting children with good dental habits from an early age will help them grow up with healthy smiles. Learn important information about how to care for your child’s teeth. Download the pdf.
February 22, 2008
We are Pleased to Announce New Classes
We are now offering Basic Babysitting, Mind & Body, and Smoking Cessation classes. Read more about these classes.
January
January 4, 2008
South Shore Medical Center Named to Annual Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Honor Roll
South Shore Medical Center, an affiliate of Atrius Health, is pleased to announce that it has been named to the annual Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Honor Roll for excellence in pediatric patient care, earning a “With Distinction” designation. Read more.
2007
September 12, 2007
Flu Vaccinations at South Shore Medical Center.
An article on
the Massachusetts Medical Society's website explains the innovative way
we are managing vaccinations this year (read
article).
August
August 7, 2007
Mid-Life Healthy Lifestyle Assessment or
“Checking Out What
Condition your Condition is in.”
You have reached “mid-life.” You are in the age range of 45-50 years old, and
assessing where you are health-wise, that is, “checking out what
condition your condition is in” – how it got that way and how to improve on
it! Read more or Download
the pdf.
May
May 21, 2007
What is Trans Fat?
It's been in the news lately. Find out what you should know. Download the
pdf.
April
April 26, 2007
Update Your Medication List with Us
With more people on more medicines, the chances for confusion, side effects or errors in administration increase. We need your help to eliminate these sources of error and protect your safety. Read more.
March
March 20, 2007
HealthOne is now Atrius Health
South Shore Medical Center is an affiliate and founding member of the Atrius Health physician group which recently changed its name from HealthOne Care System, Inc. You will be seeing the name, Atrius Health, on signs and literature. Read more.
March 16, 2007
Pre-Diabetes Information
Learn about pre-Diabetes, the risk factors, and how to treat it. Download the pdf.
February
February 7, 2007
South Shore Medical Center contributes $5,000 to South Shore Housing Development Corporation
Read more.
February 6, 2007
Gardasil is Now Available at South Shore Medical Center
Learn more about Gardasil.
January
Electronic Medical Records at SSMC
South Shore Medical Center completed the transition to electronic medical records at the end of last year.