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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
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.