http://www.SSMedCenter.com/ News from SSMedCenter.com. Tuesday, 20 September 2011 15:54:00 EST en-us http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tuesday, 20 September 2011 15:54:00 EST SSMC is co-sponsoring a health fair at the Hanover Mall on October 2, 2011. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Friday, 2 September 2011 13:16:00 EST 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. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wednesday, 17 August 2011 11:24:00 EST South Shore Medical Center is offering adult and pediatric flu clinics from September to December. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wednesday, 3 August 2011 9:12:00 EST South Shore Medical Center 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. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tuesday, 19 July 2011 15:39:00 EST 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. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Friday, 15 July 2011 09:36:00 EST Our practice's newborns will be cared for by the Pediatricians on the South Shore Hospital Inpatient Pediatric Team. We have a strong collaborative relationship and have excellent communication with them. We know that our patients will receive excellent care. The pediatrician who sees your baby on the day of discharge will give you specific guidance as to when you follow up with us in the office. Typically, we would like to see you 2 to 4 days after discharge. Please call us if you have questions. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tuesday, 21 June 2011 12:43:00 EST Combined strengths will improve care quality and patient experience. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wednesday, 15 June 2011 13:47:00 EST We are now able to book well-child exams several months in advance and are eliminating the month-by-month reminder cards. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Monday, 16 May 2011 10:20:00 EST SSMC Norwell offices receive Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wednesday, 11 May 2011 13:45:00 EST South Shore Medical Center is hosting a blood drive at the Atrius Health Women's Center on June 8th. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wednesday, 27 April 2011 12:02:00 EST South Shore Medical Center is pleased to offer a Diabetes Passport incentive program for our patients who are living with Diabetes. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Monday, 28 March 2011 9:22:00 EST The Shape Your Future staff started a blog. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thursday, 24 March 2011 15:00:00 EST Yvonne Chambers, RD, LDN joins the Wellness/Disease Management in Norwell and Kingston. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tuesday, 8 March 2011 13:00:00 EST Please read this notice if you have a Flexible Spending Account. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Friday, 11 February 2011 11:12:00 EST Get answers to all your questions about your pregnancy in our new pregnancy guide. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wednesday, 19 January 2011 15:00:00 EST James Mitterando, M.D. joins the Family Medicine Department and will begin seeing patients in early March. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Friday, 17 December 2010 10:00:00 EST Learn more MyHealth Online Access for Adolescents. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Monday, 1 November 2010 9:00:00 EST SSMC is pleased to unveil the Shape Your Future portal. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tuesday, 26 October 2010 8:45:00 EST SSMC is pleased to unveil the Shape Your Future portal. Shape Your Future is a program designed to help you keep your entire family healthy through good nutrition and exercise. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Mon, 18 October 2010 15:00:00 EST 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. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 22 September 2010 15:00:00 EST SSMC recently welcomed several new physicians. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 22 September 2010 15:00:00 EST SSMC is offering several patient education classes including Sugar N.E.W.S. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tues, 10 August 2010 10:00:00 EST SSMC is one of only a few practices in the nation to receive this prestigious distinction. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Mon, 7 June 2010 11:00:00 EST New Articles with Tips for a Healthy Summer are online. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Mon, 26 April 2010 15:53:00 EST We are pleased to welcome Salvatore N. Lanza, M.D. to our Norwell office. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Mon, 26 April 2010 14:17:00 EST Learn about risk factors, important lifestyle changes to help prevent osteoporosis and treatment options from Dr. Maria Buencamino. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tues, 6 April 2010 13:50:00 EST The Shape Your Future team answers common questions about pediatric body mass index. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thurs, 1 April 2010 10:25:00 EST 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. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thurs, 1 April 2010 10:25:00 EST 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! http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thurs, 1 April 2010 10:25:00 EST 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. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 9:33:00 EST We are pleased to welcome Dr. Linscott to our Kingston Internal Medicine office. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:50:00 EST We are pleased to welcome Dr. Buencamino to our Norwell and Weymouth - Libbey Parkway Internal Medicine offices. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thurs, 28 Jan 2010 13:15:00 EST 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. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 6 Jan 2010 15:46:00 EST We have posted a schedule of H1N1 vaccine clinics for patients meeting the specific dosing criteria. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tues, 5 Jan 2010 10:28:00 EST New pediatric flu clinics have been scheduled at our Kingston office. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:33:00 EST The H1N1 vaccine criteria has been expanded. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:33:00 EST New pediatric flu clinics have been scheduled at our Norwell office. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:45:00 EST The H1N1 vaccine criteria has been expanded. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:45:00 EST We have added dates to our Adult and Pediatric Seasonal Flu Clinics. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 9 Dec 2009 9:12:00 EST We have added dates to our Pediatric Seasonal Flu Clinics. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 9 Dec 2009 9:12:00 EST New patient groups are eligible for the H1N1 vaccine. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tues, 24 Nov 2009 16:58:00 EST We are pleased to announce that our Pediatric Seasonal Flu Clinics have resumed for patients ages 3 years through 8 years. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 18 Nov 2009 9:59:00 EST To keep our patients informed about the H1N1 vaccine distribution and shortage, we are posting a letter to SSMC patients from the Department of Public Health on this website. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:40:00 EST We continue to receive small shipments of the H1N1 flu vaccine from the Department of Public Health. It is important to understand that there are several manufacturers of this vaccine and administration requirements vary with each manufacturer. As each shipment is received, we are identifying patient groups who meet the specific dosing criteria. Currently, vaccine is being offered to patients as follows: pregnant patients, South Shore Medical Center care providers, high-risk pediatric patients (leukemia, cystic fibrosis, organ transplant, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy), pediatric patients age 6 to 12 months, siblings of pediatric patients less than 6 months and pediatric patients age four years (per dosing guidelines of most recent shipment). As vaccine becomes available, patients in other age or health categories will be notified. We appreciate your patience as we work with limited supplies of seasonal and H1N1 vaccine. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tues, 10 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST We are receiving small shipments of the H1N1 flu vaccine which continues to be offered to our pregnant patients and to South Shore Medical care providers. We have contacted our high-risk pediatric patients to schedule an appointment for the vaccine. High-risk factors include: leukemia, cystic fibrosis, organ transplant, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. In addition, we are contacting patients aged 6 months to 1 year to schedule an appointment for the vaccine. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thurs, 5 Nov 2009 11:41:00 EST We are receiving small shipments of the H1N1 flu vaccine which continues to be offered to our pregnant patients and to South Shore Medical care providers. In addition, we are now contacting our high-risk pediatric patients to schedule an appointment for the vaccine. High-risk factors include: leukemia, cystic fibrosis, organ transplant, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy. When we receive our next shipment, the priority will be patients aged 6 months to 4 years. Thank you for your patience as we work with the limited supply of seasonal and H1N1 vaccine. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tues, 3 Nov 2009 17:15:00 EST Unfortunately at this time our Pediatric Seasonal Flu Clinics are full. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:40:00 EST We are pleased to announce we have resumed scheduling appointments for our Pediatric Seasonal Flu Clinics for patients through age 8. Patients age 9 and older may be scheduled in the Adult Seasonal Flu Clinics provided by Maxim Health Services at South Shore Medical Center. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thurs, 29 Oct 2009 13:05:00 EST The Adult Flu Clinic schedule has been updated. See the schedule for availability. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:21:00 EST The Adult Flu Clinic schedule has been updated. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:05:00 EST Our pediatric flu clinics are currently full and we will provide availability as we receive more vaccine. Patients 9 and older can be scheduled in the Adult Flu Cinics provided by Maxim Health Services at South Shore Medical Center. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tues, 20 Oct 2009 11:35:00 EST We have scheduled pediatric flu clinics from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Mondays, November 2nd through December 14th. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Tues, 20 Oct 2009 7:55:00 EST We have received a small shipment of the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine and it is being administered to our pregnant patients and to our South Shore Medical care givers. When we receive more vaccine, our next priority will be patients 6 months - 1 year and we will call patients to schedule the vaccination. We are following CDC guidelines for prioritization of vaccine administration. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thurs, 16 Oct 2009 15:40:00 EST Patients 0 to 2 years ONLY can be booked in Kingston Pedi Clinics. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Thurs, 15 Oct 2009 15:40:00 EST We have resumed booking seasonal flu vaccinations for all our Pediatric patients. Patients 9 and older can be scheduled in the Adult Flu Cinics provided by Maxim Health Services at South Shore Medical Center. We have been informed that the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine is not yet available and is expected some time in October/November. Please call our flu clinic hotline at 781-261-4467 or visit our website for updates as they become available. http://www.SSMedCenter.com http://www.SSMedCenter.com Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:50:00 EST Dr. Corkins has joined the Family Medicine department at the Norwell office. http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:33:00 GMT We understand the information you're hearing about seasonal and H1N1 Flu can be very confusing. As this will be a very different fall flu season for all of us, we plan to use our website as means to keep patients informed. http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:33:00 GMT Dr. Bulman, an orthopaedic surgeon, has moved his practice to the Libbey Parkway office full-time. http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:33:00 GMT Drs. Nowosielski, Kapoor, Stevens, Padala and Aisling Flanagan-Hickey, NP are now seeing patients at both the Norwell office and at 90 Libbey Parkway in Weymouth. http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:33:00 GMT Learn more about these classes. http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:33:00 GMT We are pleased to welcome Narayana Padala, M.D. and Kirk D. Stevens, M.D. to our family medicine staff and David Chiang, M.D. to our internal medicine staff. All three physicians will see patients at the Weymouth Libbey Parkway office. http://www.SSMedCenter.com Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:33:00 GMT For your convenience, we have extended the hours you can call to schedule your child’s next appointment. Please call our main number at 781-878-5200 Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. One of our pediatric secretaries will be happy to assist you. http://ssmedcenter.com/rss/SSMCsig.png http://ssmedcenter.com