South Shore Medical Center

12/01/2025

Did you know that our FAST Pass waitlist service is available for mammography?

Patients with mammography appointments at our Norwell practice or at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health can now opt in to FAST Pass and claim an earlier appointment in the event of a cancellation.

After scheduling an appointment in MyChart, opt in to FAST Pass by clicking “Get on the Wait List.” Patients scheduling by phone can ask to be added to the waitlist as well.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬?

We make every attempt to get patients in to see their provider as soon as possible — but sometimes there’s a bit of a wait, especially during times of high patient volume.

FAST Pass is a waitlist that allows patients to claim an earlier appointment if one becomes available.

Patients who use FAST Pass will receive a South Shore MyChart notification or email if a new appointment is available.

You can then choose to claim the new appointment date/time or keep your existing appointment.

Sign up for a MyChart account: https://hubs.ly/Q03VT94X0

11/27/2025

Have a wonderful day with your loved ones!

11/26/2025

Please note our adjusted hours of operation this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday:

• Wednesday, November 26: All practices will close at 5 PM.
• Thursday, November 27: All practices will be closed for Thanksgiving.

All practices will be open normal hours on Friday, November 27.

We hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones!

11/24/2025

Our very own Susan Swords, MD recently appeared on 95.9FM WATD as part of Norwell Visiting Nurse and Hospice’s (NVNA) monthly radio segment!

Dr. Swords discussed a variety of topics, including the role of primary care, today's primary care challenges, and more.

“Primary care is the first stop in a patient’s health care journey,” she explained. “From cancer screenings, sleep, exercise, and other health care concerns, your P*P helps you figure out how to live your best, healthiest life.”

We're proud to have Dr. Swords on our team and appreciate her sharing her expertise!

Know someone who needs a new primary care provider? We're currently welcoming new patients!

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03Vl0WV0

11/21/2025

Need lab work?

If you plan to visit our Norwell lab at 143 Longwater Drive, please note our hours of operation:

• Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-5 PM
• Saturday-Sunday: 8 AM-1 PM

View all lab hours and locations: https://hubs.ly/Q03T7YH10

11/19/2025

Are you expecting a new addition to your family? Consider registering for South Shore Health's free "Preparing for Labor & Parenthood" education series!

Led by Melissa DiNunno, DNP, CNM, RN, this six-class series covers pregnancy, labor, childbirth, breastfeeding, and more.

Melissa will restart her series from the beginning on Tuesday, November 25 at 6 PM.

Sessions are held weekly on Tuesdays via WebEx. Registration is required.

View the full schedule and sign up: https://hubs.ly/Q03T7X2p0

11/17/2025

Need a prescription refill? You can request one two different ways: through South Shore Health MyChart and by phone.

We recommend using MyChart for prescription refills whenever possible, as it’s the fastest and most efficient method.

• MyChart: Log in to your MyChart account, click “Send a message,” and choose “Refill a medication.” Once your provider signs your refill, you will receive a message notifying you that the prescription has been ordered and the location of the pharmacy where you can pick it up.

• Phone: Call 781-878-5200 and select Option #4 for prescription refills. You will be prompted to leave a voicemail with specific information. Leave a voicemail with the requested information and the team will begin processing your refill.

Prescription refill requests will be processed within 24-48 business hours.

We ask that patients please refrain from calling the triage line for prescription refills – you will be referred back to the refill line discussed above.

11/14/2025

This week is National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week, a time to celebrate NPs across South Shore Medical Center!

Our NPs care for patients in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN through The Women’s Center of South Shore Medical Center, and across a number of other specialties.

This year’s NP Week theme is “Trusted Voices, Proven Care,” which perfectly describes our group: these trusted providers provide expert, compassionate care to all patients.

While we may not have photos of our entire team, we're proud to shine a light on all of our NPs this week.

We appreciate all that they do. Thank you, and Happy NP Week!

11/11/2025

We honor all veterans – thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

Need OB/GYN care? The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center is accepting new patients at all four practices!

The Women's Center offers care in Quincy, Plymouth, Weymouth, and Whitman.

Our care team features expert clinicians with a variety of clinical interests and specialties.

To become a patient, please speak with our Patient Registration Team by calling 781-682-8000.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03RXMx30

11/06/2025

South Shore Health MyChart's messaging platform can be a convenient way to contact your care team.

Learn more about what situations are appropriate for a MyChart message, the importance of choosing the right message type, and more.

South Shore MyChart is an essential tool for South Shore Medical Center patients. Its secure messaging feature is its most popular feature - learn more about how to use it effectively.

11/04/2025

Halloween spirits certainly were high at South Shore Medical Center last week!

We're grateful to our colleagues for their creativity and for their efforts to create a fun and festive environment on Friday. 🎃