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On #NationalDogDay, we're proud to celebrate all of the wonderful support dogs (not all of whom are pictured) who spend time at South Shore Hospital and at other sites across South Shore Health! 🐾 These friendly faces bring so much comfort and joy to our colleagues, who always look forward to their visits. We're grateful to our furry friends and to their moms/dads/handlers for being so generous with their time and for supporting our team! #SupportDogs #SouthShoreHealth

"Back to Work, Together" begins on Tuesday, September 3! Women Inspiring at South Shore Health (WISSH) is proud to sponsor this group for South Shore Health colleagues who are transitioning back to work after having a child. The group will meet at 10 AM in South Shore Hospital’s OB A Classroom for four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning 9/3. ➡️➡️ This group is open to South Shore Health colleague moms up to one year postpartum who have returned to work after maternity leave or will be returning to work in the coming months. ⬅️⬅️ “Back to Work, Together” is a supportive space to share experiences, develop new friendships, and discuss the unique challenges and emotions that come with transitioning back to work. Facilitators for this group are registered nurses who have years of experience caring for women and families. Babies are welcome too! We encourage you to share this post with any South Shore Health colleagues who may currently be out on leave. To register, please call 781-624-3704 and indicate that you are a South Shore Health employee.

"As I got into medicine, I initially thought I wanted to be a trauma surgeon. I did a rotation where we did spine, and that really spoke to me." "I said, 'you know, I really want to pursue this because it's interesting to me and it seems like something I can make a difference in.'" Kurtus Dafford, MD is a neurosurgeon with Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery at South Shore Health. His clinical interests include degenerative disc disease, spinal deformities, and more. Watch an interview with Dr. Dafford, where he discusses why he pursued a career in medicine and the special relationship between providers at South Shore Hospital: https://hubs.ly/Q02M7rn40 Learn more about Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery at South Shore Health: https://hubs.ly/Q02M702z0 #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth #Neurosurgery #SouthShoreHealth

Did you know that our Cardiac Catheterization Lab is the third busiest in Massachusetts? As a critical resource for the entire South Shore, we're pleased to share that we recently upgraded our Cath Lab with renovated rooms and new equipment! "This investment not only enhances our current capabilities, but also allows us to expand the range of services and procedures we can offer – ensuring our community receives the most advanced cardiac care available," said Tim Lynch, MBA, Vice President of Medicine, Critical Care, and Perioperative Services. Our upgraded Cath Lab has already successfully welcomed new patients. We're grateful for the efforts of the colleagues who made these enhancements possible! Learn more about our Cath Lab upgrades: https://hubs.ly/Q02LZpwn0 #HeartHealth #SouthShoreMA #SouthShoreHospital

We were treated to a terrific rainbow across the South Shore on Tuesday morning! Thanks to Eric and Beth for these great photos of South Shore Hospital and our Home Care Division in Rockland.

Did you know that August is #BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth? At South Shore Health, we're proud to support breastfeeding moms with an expert, compassionate team of International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants, more commonly known as IBCLCs. Our IBCLCs, not all of whom are pictured here, care for patients at South Shore Hospital and South Shore VNA: ➡️ At the Hospital, IBCLCs consult with clinical teams and patients in a number of settings, including on our Mother-Infant Unit, in the Emergency Department, on our inpatient floors, and in our Messina Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). ➡️ In a Home Care setting, our South Shore VNA IBCLCs offer one-on-one support and encouragement to patients in the comfort of their homes. Along with serving as a resource to both breastfeeding moms and their fellow caregivers, our IBCLCs are expert educators, running our Lactation Support Group and responding to questions on our Warm Line. Read more about the role of an IBCLC in a hospital setting: https://hubs.ly/Q02LhNhH0 Learn more about Breastfeeding Support at South Shore Health: https://hubs.ly/Q02LhK7n0 #IBCLC #LactationSupport #Breastfeeding #SouthShoreHealth #SouthShore

There's still time to register and join us for our Virtual Interview event for Birthing Unit RNs! We encourage RNs with 2+ years of hospital labor and delivery experience to join us on Tuesday, August 20 from 7:30 AM-4:30 PM. Hiring managers will conduct one-on-one virtual interviews to get to know you and share more about the available positions. Get more details below, then schedule your interview: https://hubs.ly/Q02LqpYg0 ➡️ The priority need is for overnight/off-shift positions. Minimal day shift positions are available. ➡️ The salary range for these positions is $37.04-$75.03 hourly, with competitive shift differentials and rotating holiday/weekend commitments. ➡️ Full-time, part-time, and per diem roles are available, with competitive benefits available day 1 for eligible positions. ➡️ Candidates must have a minimum of two years of recent hospital labor and delivery experience. We’d love to meet you and share more about these exciting roles! Schedule your virtual interview: https://hubs.ly/Q02LqpYg0 #Nursing #NursingJobs #HealthcareJobs #HealthCAREersMA #SouthShore

"On my first rotation in medical school, I did catch a baby, and I thought it was the most amazing experience I've ever had. I still think it's really fantastic – I'll probably think that my whole life, every time. It's just really wonderful to see a whole family be born." Kaitlin O'Connor, DO, FACOG is an OB/GYN provider and surgeon at The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center. Along with caring for women at all stages of pregnancy, Dr. O'Connor regularly operates on patients with fibroids, endometriosis, and other conditions. View Dr. O'Connor's profile and watch a video interview: https://hubs.ly/Q02LhBbP0 Learn more about The Women's Center: https://hubs.ly/Q02LhLcL0 #OBGYN #WomensHealth #SouthShoreHealth

Stay close to home and join a wonderful team of nursing professionals who help deliver nearly 3,700 babies every year – we’re hiring registered nurses for South Shore Hospital’s Birthing Unit! We will hold a Virtual Interview event for Birthing Unit RNs on Tuesday, August 20 from 7:30 AM-4:30 PM. Hiring managers will conduct one-on-one virtual interviews to get to know you and share more about the available positions. Get more details below, then schedule your interview: https://hubs.ly/Q02LnpPJ0 ➡️ The priority need is for overnight/off-shift positions. Minimal day shift positions are available. ➡️ The salary range for these positions is $37.04-$75.03 hourly, with competitive shift differentials and rotating holiday/weekend commitments. ➡️ Full-time, part-time, and per diem roles are available, with competitive benefits available day 1 for eligible positions. ➡️ Candidates must have a minimum of two years of recent hospital labor and delivery experience. We’d love to meet you and share more about these exciting roles! Schedule your virtual interview: https://hubs.ly/Q02LnpPJ0 #Nursing #NursingJobs #HealthcareJobs #HealthCAREersMA #SouthShore

Over the next several months, the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health practice located at 51 Performance Drive in Weymouth will undergo a comprehensive technological upgrade. “We recognize that investing in this upgrade is essential to staying at the forefront of healthcare innovation,” explains Peter Orio, MD, Vice Chair and Medical Director of Network Operations for the Department of Radiation Oncology. “It underscores our dedication to providing our South Shore patients with the best possible care, supported by cutting-edge technology.” These upgrades reflect the ongoing commitment shared by the three partners of the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health to deliver exceptional care and outcomes for our patients undergoing cancer treatment in our community for many years to come. Learn more about these upgrades and how they will improve patient care: https://hubs.ly/Q02KJ7vF0 #CancerCare #RadOnc #Weymouth #SouthShoreHealth