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South Shore Health raises over $150,000 for hospice care with virtual walk

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With its 29th annual walk, completed virtually for the first time in its history, South Shore Health raised more than $150,000 to support local patients and their families through hospice care. The money raised covers some of the costs associated with hospice as many of the services provided by Hospice of the South Shore go beyond what insurance will allow.

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