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- Breast Surgery | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Immediate reconstructive plastic surgery is possible in nearly all patients." A number of new technologies make it possible for more patients to receive aggressive treatment while sparing more of their breast tissue. Our surgeons work collaboratively with medical and radiation oncologists of the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute in Danvers to plan out the best course of treatment for each patient. Part of the evaluation of patients with invasive breast cancer is the testing of lymph nodes in the areas surrounding the breast to see if cancer has spread there. Our breast surgeons work closely with our medical oncologists to assess and manage the treatment of high risk patients.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The surgery lasted about two hours and was followed by a couple days of recovery in a recently renovated private patient room. The goals of physical therapy are to prevent healing muscles from getting too tight, improve a patient’s understanding of how to exercise, and strengthen muscles around the hip joint through controlled exercises. In the majority of patients, the implant can last at least 15 years,” explains Dr. Murzic. “Long-term results have been improving impressively with new devices and techniques.”
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- Boston Area Hospital - Salem Hospital
- Our patients receive exceptional medical and surgical care, the same as they would expect from a Boston area hospital. Our primary care physicians see patients at locations throughout the North Shore area, as well as at our hospitals near Boston. Our patients receive comprehensive cardiac care, including heart examinations, angioplasty and advanced cardiac surgery. Our department of surgery has been recognized by the American College of surgeons as one of the 25 hospitals in the United States to achieve exemplary outcomes for surgical patient care. You may further narrow your search to show only physicians who are currently accepting patients.
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- Salem Hospital Urology Service
- The procedure is done through the urethra with no incisions and can be used in patients even with large prostates. This allows for a shorter procedure time and faster patient recovery. Patients interested in this procedure or other treatment for BPH can call 978.741.4133.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- To meet the high standards of MBSAQIP, the NSMC Bariatric Program met essential criteria for staffing, training and facility infrastructure and protocols for care, ensuring its ability to support patients with severe obesity. We’re very proud to have earned this accreditation,” Jaime Rivera, M.D., Medical Director of the NSMC Surgical Weight Management Program said. “Our patients feel very confident coming to NSMC knowing that we have vast experience performing these safe and life changing surgeries.” Accredited bariatric surgery centers provide not only the hospital resources necessary for optimal care of severely obese patients, but also the support and resources that are necessary to address the entire spectrum of care and needs of bariatric patients, from the pre-hospital phase through the post-operative care and treatment process. The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient. Its achievements have placed it at the forefront of American surgery and have made the College an important advocate for all surgical patients.
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- Contacts and Referrals - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
- Once we have received your referral, our program manager will call your patient to schedule him or her for one of our monthly information sessions. We also serve as a referral center for patients who have had prior weight loss surgeries and are struggling with weight gain or other post-surgical complications.
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- Radiology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our Interventional Radiology suite features advanced equipment that allows specific exams to be performed in a more comfortable position for patients. These technological enhancements enable our Interventional Radiology team to further prioritize patient safety and efficiency. The Patient Access Services department is pleased to provide prior authorization services for all eligible imaging ordered by providers referring to Salem Hospital.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- We are thrilled to offer this welcoming, new environment to our patients and staff.” The entrance and lobby represent the capstone on a major redesign of the Salem Hospital campus, which included a new emergency department, the 120-bed Epstein Center for Behavioral Health and additional private patient rooms and opened in 2019. As was his way, when Salem Hospital patients needed him, Arthur answered the call as he and his family have done time and time again,” said Ruppel. “He was an incredible man and his dedication to our patients and our community will always be a part of the Epstein family legacy.”
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- Preparing for Your MRI | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- This interview process is an important safety precaution, so please be patient if we ask the same questions more than once. We ask every MRI patient medical screening and history questions prior to the exam. For some patients, a blood test may need to be ordered by your physician before the use of a contrast agent.
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- Advanced Wound Center | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Follow up care includes continuous evaluation of treatment, and educational materials for patients, caregivers and family. Our WOC nurses are nationally certified and specialize in working with patients before and after ostomy surgery. They help patients improve and optimize their quality of life by providing educational resources and ongoing clinical support. A physician may refer a patient to a WOC nurse to help him or her learn how to care for themselves, or to assist them in becoming comfortable with the type of surgical procedure they had. Our nurses are here to serve as a resource to any concerns and questions from ostomy patients.
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- Filtered Press Item List | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Supported by a $1 million challenge grant from the Davenport Fund, the program will be the only one of its kind on the North Shore. “Adding robotic surgery to NSMC is an exciting advance for our facility and our patients,” says Marc S. Rubin, M.D., Chair of Surgery at NSMC. Standing Strong: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Diabetic Wound Patient Get Back on His Feet In her 30 years as an oncologist, Karen Krag, M.D., has always empathized with her patients—to help them cope with their diagnoses, make decisions about their treatment and manage the effects of cancer on their physical and emotional health.
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- Orthopedic Surgeon Boston - Salem Hospital
- Exceptional orthopedic care is available to North Shore patients through Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. Salem Hospital patients receive excellent treatment at offices conveniently located throughout the North Shore and need not travel to see a Boston-based orthopedic surgeon. The patient loses less blood, experiences less pain and tends to heal more quickly, resulting in a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery period. Find a Doctor on our web site enables Boston and North Shore patients to find the best orthopedic surgeon for their needs.
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- Patient Stories | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patient Stories Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient Stories Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Fast Recovery, Less Pain: New Options for Hysterectomy If you ask Diane Goldenberg, 51, what she did this last summer, she'll tell you,
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- North Shore Orthopedics - Salem Hospital
- Patients looking for a North Shore orthopedics consultation will find exceptionally skilled orthopedic surgeons at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. We are a Boston area hospital that offers a full range of orthopedics procedures to North Shore patients, including cartilage repair, hip and knee surgery, joint reconstruction or replacement, spine surgery, and more. Our convenient locations mean that North Shore patients looking for an alternative to orthopedic surgery in Boston don't have to travel far to get highest quality orthopedics care. Foot and ankle surgery - treatment designed to return the patient to optimal function and stability at work and home, or to peak performance on the playing field. Utilizing special surgical tools that allow for a smaller incision, minimally invasive procedures usually result in reduced pain, less scarring and less damage to tissue and muscle, which enable patients to have a faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Salem Hospital also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Honor Roll award, which aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke. Our stroke care team works so diligently to deliver safe, high-quality care to our community,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer at Salem Hospital. “This recognition further underscores their expertise, hard work, and dedication to supporting our patients through every step of their healthcare journeys.” Hospitals that participate in Get With The Guidelines quality improvement programs often see better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities,” he said. Each year, program participants qualify for the awards recognitions by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, “Get With The Guidelines” participants also provide education to patients to help them manage their conditions at home.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- I’m extremely grateful for Matthew’s continued support, which will have a profound impact on our patients," said president and chief operating officer Roxanne Ruppel. “This generous donation will enable us to acquire cutting-edge technology that will significantly enhance patient care here at Salem Hospital.” This advanced technology significantly enhances patient care by ensuring that the right blood is available precisely when needed. It also optimizes the use of blood products by delivering the exact amount required and automatically notifying the blood bank when supplies are used, which hospital leaders say will improve patient safety, increase efficiency, and reduce costs by minimizing waste. I’m excited, because this device will streamline the physical transport of blood products, which will reduce the time it takes for us to deliver transfusions,” explained Dr. Karen Eldin, pathologist and medical director of the blood bank at Salem Hospital. “This technology directly supports our commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients.
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- Meet Our Team | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- She uses a patient-centered approach towards improving nutritional status. Ginny encourages progress over progression and reminds patients to master basic nutrition principles to achieve a healthy lifestyle that is consistent with their personal goals. Through nutrition counseling, she has the opportunity to assist patients with the establishment of tailored eating and exercise habits that will set them on a path toward long-term health. Lamis is passionate about helping her patients feel great, both mentally and physically. The starting point is gradually incorporating heathier food and exercise habits into her patients' busy lives.
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- Substance Use Services | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our approach is patient-centered and we welcome all patients, regardless of the stage of their recovery. Intensive Outpatient services help patients who are recently sober. The Salem Hospital Bridge Clinic is here to support patients on their journey toward recovery. The Bridge Clinic’s mission is to cover the treatment gap between emergency and long-term support by providing timely, compassionate care to patients at all stages of addiction. This transitional clinic works to engage and stabilize patients before connecting them to long-term, community-based care.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- This achievement reflects the dedication and expertise of our outstanding physicians, nurses, and staff, who work diligently across multiple specialties to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer, “It is an honor to care for this community and we are proud to be recognized for doing it well.” Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience. Earlier this year, Mass General Brigham launched For Every Patient, a systemwide unified quality strategy that seeks to achieve the best possible outcomes for every patient. For Every Patient is a multi-year, evidence-based, data driven effort that will provide high-quality care that is effective, safe, personalized, and rooted in equity at every touchpoint, for every patient.?
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The award recognizes Salem Hospital’s commitment to the association’s in-hospital program that ensures that patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. Our team is truly committed to excellence in stroke care, whether it’s through innovative treatments, patient education, or compassionate care. We very much appreciate this award, which underscores our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our patients and their families,” said Lisa MacDougall, Salem Hospital’s stroke program coordinator. Each year, program participants qualify for the awards recognitions by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, ‘Get With The Guidelines’ participants also provide education to patients to help them manage their conditions at home.
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