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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • After completing an in-depth interview about her medical and family history, her likes and dislikes including favorite colors and music, she met with certified hypnotist Karen Pischke, R.N., B.S.N. 978.741.4151. “The more we can learn about what appeals to a patient, the more we can individualize the hypnosis,” explained Pischke. She’s breathing better, has been weaned off of her breathing medication and is feeling great. “My lung capacity has improved and I’m walking longer distances without losing my breath at all. Hypnosis is on its way to becoming more widely accepted as an effective treatment for smoking cessation based on research conducted at North Shore Medical Center. The preliminary results of the study, led by Faysal Hasan, M.D., medical director of NSMC’s smoking cessation program, showed that patients who participated in one hypnotherapy session were more likely to be non-smokers at six months compared with patients using nicotine replacement therapy alone or patients who quit “cold turkey.” “This study suggests that hypnotherapy can be very us...
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  • Treatment For Hyperhidrosis - Salem Hospital
  • It can also be symptomatic of more serious medical conditions, including thyroid problems, low blood sugar, nervous system disorders and other medical issues. The age, overall health and medical history of the patient
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • North Shore Medical Center NSMC today announced that longtime Marblehead residents Gordon and Taffy Hall have committed a gift of $500,000 in support of the Department of Cardiology. Thanks to this combination of medical expertise, state-of-the-art technology and his own exceptional physical conditioning, Hall was able to avoid surgery and a lengthy recovery that might have slowed him down. NSMC North Shore Medical Center is a multi-site health system headquartered in Salem, Mass., which includes NSMC Salem Hospital, NSMC Union Hospital in Lynn, MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center, NSMC Heart Center, NSMC Women’s Center and the physician network known as North Shore Physicians Group.
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  • Mass General Cancer Center in Danvers | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Our physicians and nursing teams are nationally recognized for their expertise and apply the latest advances to screening and prevention, diagnosis, medical, radiation and surgical oncology treatment and rehabilitation. Access to the latest medical treatments, radiation therapies and surgical techniques from experts at both Salem Hospital and Mass General Cancer Center, through our Danvers facility Comprehensive multi-clinics where patients and their medical, radiation and surgical oncologists meet in a single appointment to discuss all aspects of care Learn more about our Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Treatment Programs
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  • Spine Care North Shore Orthopedics - Salem Hospital
  • Our team of medical and surgical spine specialists work together to manage conditions of the back and spine caused by degeneration, accidents, arthritis, fractures and tumors, with the goal of alleviating pain and getting you back to doing the things you love. Back and spine patients typically begin their treatment plan by meeting with one of our physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians to evaluate whether non-surgical treatment options, such as physical therapy, medication, or injections can provide relief. Our medical spine specialists are board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, including peripheral nerve conditions, and work in collaboration with physical and occupational therapists, chiropractors, pain management physicians, as well as orthopedic specialists to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Initial evaluation will include a thorough examination and review of your medical history.
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  • Filtered Press Item List | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • North Shore Medical Center NSMC today announced that longtime Marblehead residents Gordon and Taffy Hall have committed a gift of $500,000 in support of the Department of Cardiology. Phil Brooks describes himself as being more than a little stubborn, which is why he did not seek immediate medical attention when he started waking up in the middle of the night gasping for breath several years ago. “I just shrugged it off thinking it was nothing serious,” says Brooks, 72, a retired mechanical engineer from Lynn. “The sensation would go away once I got up and started mo... A physician she saw as a teenager prescribed an anti-anxiety medication to help her manage her stress. In addition to completing North Shore Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Brown decided that he needed to do more to change his life and try to prevent further damage to his heart.
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  • Before You Deliver | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Induction is the starting of uterine contractions and labor by the use of vaginal and/or intravenous medications. Once you have been admitted, the nurse will review your medical and obstetrical histories, your allergies and medication uses, check your vital signs and the baby’s heart rate. Mother’s medical condition, such as diabetes, chronic high blood pressure or heart disease
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  • Filtered Press Item List | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • There if you need it.” For Swampscott’s Jeffrey Brudnick, these words hold special meaning—both as the owner of a successful insurance business and as the recipient of life-saving care at North Shore Medical Center. In October 2013, after having her annual mammogram at the NSMC Women’s Center in Danvers—something she has done faithfully since her 30s—Velluto received a call from North Shore Medical Center radiologist Kevin Callahan, M.D., asking her to come back in for another test because he saw something on her exam that didn’t look right. Also included is a story on a Marblehead woman who got a jump on her breast cancer diagnosis thanks to new 3-D tomosynthesis mammography, and a story on NSMC orthopedic surgeon Doug Peterson, M.D., who recently led a military medical unit in Afghanistan. There if you need it.” For Swampscott’s Jeffrey Brudnick, these words hold special meaning—both as the owner of a successful insurance business and as the recipient of life-saving care at North Shore Medical Center.
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  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Patrick Weyer, M.D., NSPG Pulmonologist, and the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, has extensive expertise in pulmonary disease management. Education topics include: how your lungs work, what is lung disease, oxygen therapy, breathing retraining, exercise guidelines, medications, healthy eating, energy conservation, environmental hazards, smoking cessation, and relaxation techniques. Under the direct supervision of the program medical director, the team design a personalized program of aerobic exercise and muscle conditioning for each patient. Most participants complete the program within 12 weeks, although the duration of the program varies according to your goals, your medical condition and your insurance coverage.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Plans were put in place to increase our medical beds, increase our ICUs, increase our ventilators. My initial fear and dread have turned into immense pride that I work at North Shore Medical Center. Balancing the need to do assessments, medications, IV care, glucose checks, etc., all while avoiding using too much protective gear has been a tremendous challenge. NSMC is now one of the busiest hospitals in the state for COVID-19 activity, including the large academic medical centers.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • North Shore Medical Center NSMC has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery COEMIG. We are honored to receive this prestigious designation as it showcases the high level of care we provide to patients,” says Dr. Coffey, Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at NSMC. NSMC North Shore Medical Center is a multi-site health system headquartered in Salem, Mass., which includes NSMC Salem Hospital, NSMC Union Hospital in Lynn, Mass General for Children at North Shore Medical Center, NSMC Heart Center, NSMC Women’s Center and the physician network known as North Shore Physicians Group.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • With skills learned through North Shore Medical Center’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction MBSR program, the harmful effects of stress can be greatly reduced, if not eliminated entirely. Our program teaches participants to manage stress through different forms of mindfulness meditation, gentle movement and discussion,” says instructor Jefferson Prince, M.D., Director of Child Psychiatry at MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center. Developed in the late-1970s at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, the MBSR program is now offered at medical centers, hospitals and clinics around the world.
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  • Comprehensive evaluation - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
  • The consultation is a thorough medical and psychological assessment, which may result in the patient deciding to enroll in our non-surgical or surgical management programs. During the consultation, the nurse practitioner or physician assistant and registered dietitian will review your complete medical history and conduct a thorough physical exam. In addition, medical tests are ordered to ensure that the patient's overall health is good enough to endure the surgery. Patient are sometimes referred for additional medical testing, such as a stress test or a sleep study.
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  • Family-Centered Cesareans | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • The safety and well-being of you and your baby is our top priority, and there are certain medical situations in which a family-centered approach would not be possible. An intravenous IV line will be started that will administer fluids and medication during and after your cesarean birth. Your physician will prescribe pain medication in one of two ways: on a "when needed" basis, i.e. when you ask the nurses for it or a "patient controlled analgesia" PCA pump that administers medicine through your IV when you need it. On your first day, we recommend you take pain medication at regular intervals to control the pain.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Long before going into labor, Erin had decided she wanted to try to have an un-medicated birth and made a note of that in her birth plan. She had heard stories of others who had wanted to give birth without medication but had not received much encouragement at the hospitals they had chosen. At the Birthplace, the staff was fully supportive of Erin’s wishes and she gave birth without medication to a healthy baby girl only five hours after arriving at the hospital. Erin believes that if she had been in a different hospital, she might have been pressured to undergo unnecessary medical intervention.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Peabody-based mixed media artist Leon Dodds has created a one-of-a-kind artwork to honor the heroic nurses, physicians and staff of North Shore Medical Center NSMC. In addition to creating custom pieces, like Today's Heroes, he has transformed mundane medical supports for children into works of art. North Shore Medical Center is a multi-site health system headquartered in Salem, Mass., which includes Salem Hospital, MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center, and the physician network known as North Shore Physicians Group.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Serving the North Shore community for more than 100 years, Salem Hospital provides innovative medical, surgical and psychiatric care through an array of inpatient, outpatient and virtual settings including Salem Hospital, the Epstein Center for Behavioral Health, North Shore Physicians Group and a medical staff of nearly 700 physicians practicing in a wide range of specialties. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation's leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
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  • Cardiac Rehabilitation - Salem Hospital
  • Lola Ojutalayo, M.D., Medical Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, has extensive expertise in cardiac rehabilitation and cardiac risk factor modification. Under the direct supervision of the program medical director, an exercise physiologist and cardiac rehabilitation nurse design a personalized program of cardiovascular exercise and muscle conditioning for each patient. Most participants complete the program within 12 weeks, although the duration of the program varies according to your goals, your medical condition and your insurance coverage. Your personalized program complements the medical and or surgical treatment plan outlined by your physicians.
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