South Shore Hospital

A 3 to 4-day medically-run detoxification program that uses methadone therapy to ease opium users in the process of recovery.

A 14-day program to help rid the body of drugs through inpatient and outpatient group therapy.

Management and treatment for diabetes and related conditions.

Comprehensive diabetes care that includes education, medication, and monitoring.

A treatment that performs tasks normally done by kidneys, such as removing waste and maintaining chemical balance in the blood.

Health services catered specifically to elderly patients.

Senior mental health care includes a range of services specifically aimed at older adults, including one on one meetings with psychiatrists or therapi...

24/7 emergency medical services.

Support services for patients in need.

Get your same-day foot surgeries.

Specialized care for mental health issues in elderly patients.

Grief and loss counseling for patients and loved ones.

Outpatient surgeries include hysterectomies (removal of the uterus) and laparoscopic surgeries (for endometriosis).

South Shore Hospital provides services focusing on risk reduction for the transmission of HIV/AIDS.

AIDS — which stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome — is caused by the virus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is a virus that att...

A variety of screenings available to catch health conditions early.

In-patient hospitalization that provides a supportive environment with 24-hour nursing care.

South Shore Hospital physicians provide lab work as part of HIV/AIDS treatment.

Mammograms are X-ray pictures of the breast used to screen for and diagnose breast cancer, crucial for early detection.

Medical Detoxification

An inpatient emergency medical detoxification program for adults 18 years and older designed for those who are intoxicated, chemically dependent, or s...

Uses methadone as a medication to ease recovery for opium users.

Get your routine scopes and screenings.

Emergency healthcare services treat a variety of conditions from minor traumas and accidents to other health emergencies, like asthma attacks and ment...

South Shore Hospital physicians provide HIV/AIDS diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, including medication management.

Medication used to treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), safe and effective in helping patients recover.

Nutrition counseling services to aid in dietary needs.

Occupational therapy helps patients with daily activities.

Regular therapy sessions for ongoing mental health support.

Also called ambulatory, office-based, or same-day surgery, outpatient surgery is any surgery that does not require an overnight hospital stay.

Hospice is medical care for someone with a terminal illness (defined as having 6 months or less to live). The goal of hospice is no longer to cure the...

Pharmacists can educate you about your medications, both prescription and nonprescription.

Medication management and dispensing.

One-on-one meetings with a South Shore Hospital pharmacist to answer questions about medications, explain potential side effects, and discuss adverse ...

Working with referring health care professionals, we tailor our services to meet patient needs. Our goal is to improve patient health, restore mobilit...

Physical therapy helps address pain and improve your ability to complete daily activities without assistance by assessing your physical condition and ...

Prevention and treatment services for HIV/AIDS.

Routine check-ups and preventive care at five affiliated neighborhood clinics and affiliated physicians.

Tests to measure lung function, including lung size, airflow, and gas exchange.

Imaging and diagnostic services offered to patients.

Referral to local resources for ongoing support after detoxification.

Care for respiratory conditions.

Specially trained respiratory care therapists prevent, identify, and treat respiratory conditions to keep lungs healthier.

Focuses on prevention and wellness for seniors, including guidance on diet and exercise.

South Shore Hospital offers smoking cessation support for HIV/AIDS patients.

Speech-language pathologists help patients with a variety of communication needs related to speech sounds, fluency, cognitive-communication, and feedi...

Speech therapy (sometimes called speech pathology) helps support those with disorders that cause problems with communication and/or swallowing.

At South Shore Hospital, we offer testing to the general public. You may walk in or call ahead for an appointment.

Referrals for home care, physical therapy, or other community services.

Ultrasounds using sound waves to create images of the circulatory system, identifying blockages and potential health risks.

Offers a series of culturally-sensitive and effective medical services, such as testing, education, treatment, and counseling, to help patients living...

Programs designed to improve community health and wellness.

South Shore Hospital wound experts treat a variety of wounds, such as surgical wounds and stitches, diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, open wounds, and...

Wounds can be minor, like a scrape or cut you can bandage, or they can be more severe.

X-rays create pictures of the inside of your body using a very small amount of radiation to diagnose broken bones, pneumonia, and other health conditi...