South Shore Health

Thank you to all who attended last month's Cornhole for Kids tournament at Barrel House Z in Weymouth! This year's event raised more than $7,100 for South Shore Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Joseph & Mildred Finnell Family Pediatric Unit, and Maternal Fetal Medicine Division. Teams of all ages vied for the bragging rights that came with winning the tournament, with the title eventually claimed by Team Ray-Ray – congratulations! Along with our attendees, we were fortunate to be joined by many caregivers from our Parent-Child Division, some of whom were able to reconnect with former patients who were in attendance. We're grateful to all of our attendees and sponsors, and we send a special "thank you" to Meghan Lavery, Jimmy Chung, and Bryan Duong, who served as our event committee. We appreciate your support! Learn more about The Friends of South Shore Health: https://hubs.ly/Q02MWxGl0

"South Shore Hospital absolutely saved my life. Most C3 and C4 fractures, which is what I had, don't live to give this interview...I can only attribute it to the care that I received at South Shore Hospital." Ed suffered life-threatening injuries in a mountain biking accident at Wompatuck State Park. Thanks to timely surgery and intensive care at South Shore Hospital, Ed survived his injuries and began his recovery – a remarkable journey that saw him discharged from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital just three months after his accident. Learn more and watch an interview with Ed, his wife, Sara, and their care team: https://hubs.ly/Q02MgNN10 #SouthShoreMA #SouthShoreHospital #Neurosurgery

August 23-29 is Health Unit Coordinator Week! We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of the incredible unit coordinators at South Shore Hospital. Their dedication, leadership, and efficiency help things run smoothly every single day. These colleagues are the backbone of our units: they ensure that every detail is in place, helping our patients and their families receive the best care possible. We're grateful for all that they do. Thank you, and Happy Health Unit Coordinator Week! #UnitCoordinator #SouthShoreHospital

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