South Shore Health

08/18/2026

Caregivers give so much to others — but too often overlook the importance of self care.

Join The Friends of South Shore Health for a free virtual program focused on care for caregivers.

Doreen Lang, author, podcast host, and former Executive Director of Senior Living Communities will share practical ways to rest, accept help, communicate your needs, and build a strong support network. A live Q&A will follow the presentation.

Learn more and register:

Caregivers fulfill a vital role caring for those in need of assistance. To be effective, they need to take care of themselves at the same time.

08/17/2026

Urgent care visits should be efficient, but you don't want to feel rushed.

At South Shore Health Urgent Care, our providers take the time to listen to your concerns and provide the best possible treatment.

With six practices across the South Shore, you're never far from the care you need.

Find your nearest practice: https://hubs.ly/Q04styFV0

Walk in or schedule an appointment online: https://hubs.ly/Q04stKjG0

08/14/2026

Forming connections with his patients and colleagues has been central throughout Dr. Prakash Rau’s career and he has impressed that upon his sons.

“Dad gets to know his patients and their families," said Rau's eldest son, Nikhiel. "It’s that interpersonal touch that sets him apart. It’s the secret sauce.”

Nikhiel, Prashanth, Sanjay and Rohan Rau share how their father has influenced and inspired them to follow in his footsteps.

Medicine has been more than a career for South Shore Hospital gastroenterologist Prakash Rau, MD; it has been a calling. Rau's four sons have seen firsthand how fulfilling their father's field of work has been and they have all followed in his footsteps.

08/13/2026

We're pleased to share that The Friends of South Shore Health will hold their annual Co****le for the Kids tournament on Saturday, September 12, at Wolves Den Sports Complex in Pembroke.

Funds raised by this tournament benefit South Shore Hospital MA's Parent-Child Division, including our McKim Family Birthing Unit and Messina Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Tickets are $50 per person or $100 for a two-person team. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well.

We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition!

Thank you to Hanover New England Wellness Solutions, a Premier Sponsor for this event.

Learn more and get tickets: https://hubs.ly/Q04sfD8G0

08/12/2026

Last week, Rick, Trisha, and Carolann of South Shore VNA joined the Carver community for Carver Night Out!

This fun, family-friendly event celebrated the dedicated men and women of the Carver Police Department, Carver First Responders, and other community partners.

As a proud sponsor of the event, our team enjoyed connecting with neighbors and sharing more about the care and services South Shore VNA provides to our community.

Thank you to Rick, Trisha, and Carolann for representing us!

Learn more about South Shore VNA: https://hubs.ly/Q04stL1W0

08/11/2026

It was another great night at the Town of Weymouth's Summer Concert Series at Tufts Library last Wednesday!

Colleagues from South Shore Health Urgent Care staffed our table, with Monika, Jeff, and Lisa sharing information on the expert care offered at our urgent care practices.

Tufts Library is located less than half a mile from our Weymouth urgent care practice, making it a great care option for the area.

We have one more concert in this summer's series—if you're at that one on August 19, don't forget to stop by our table!

Learn more about urgent care at South Shore Health: https://www.southshorehealth.org/services-care/south-shore-health-urgent-care

08/07/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of Caring is now available!

Published by the South Shore Health Foundation & Friends, Caring shares information on the latest news, events, and other happenings around South Shore Health.

Thank you to the Foundation Team for their hard work in putting this issue together!

View Caring online: https://hubs.ly/Q04rgbzR0

08/06/2026

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2026 South Shore Health Gala!

This year's Gala will raise funds for emergency services across South Shore Health, including the Digger and Susan Donahue Emergency Department, our Level II Trauma Program, South Shore Health EMS, and our Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Program.

By sponsoring the Gala, you'll be supporting the care our community counts on.

A variety of different sponsorship levels and types are available, including event sponsors, ad sponsors, and several unique opportunities.

Sponsor by August 7 to have your name or your organization's logo included in our digital invitation or by September 4 to appear in our printed program book.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04rRWyH0

The 2026 Gala will be held at 6 PM on Friday, October 16.

Thank you for your support!

08/05/2026

Thank you to Kristen, one of our wonderful South Shore VNA nurses, for sharing this photo of a rainbow over our EMS Operations Facility in Weymouth after Tuesday's rain!