Search Results

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Receiving recognition from U.S. News & World Report once again is a wonderful acknowledgment for everyone at Salem Hospital and highlights the commitment and talent of our exceptional team,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer. “It is a privilege to serve this community, and we are gratified to be acknowledged for our dedication to high quality patient care." Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience. For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said managing editor and chief of health analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for particular medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to ... The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from more than 800 million records of patient care.
View Page

Patient Stories | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
From the Danvers Police Department, Danvers Fire Department and Atlantic Ambulance Service who answered the call, to staff in the our Emergency Department, Operating Room OR, Intensive Care Unit ICU, Blood Bank and IV teams, as well as patient care staff, each played a critical role in saving Keith's life, since the kind of wound he sustained is life-threatening.
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Since 1990, the WALK has raised more than $24 million for new facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, pioneering clinical trials and a host of wellness services for oncology patients. Salem Hospital is a member of Mass General Brigham, an academic healthcare system founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital that is uniting great minds to make life-changing impact for patients in local communities and around the world. Mass General Brigham is a non-profit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Unfortunately we see many cases like Sister Burns', said NSMC Chief of Cardiology David Roberts, M.D. "Symptoms can mask themselves as something minor that patients often ignore." By entering through a patient’s wrist instead of the groin area, the patient recovers faster, has less pain and there is a much smaller risk of bleeding and major complications,” said Dr. Roberts. After the procedure, a patient can stand immediately and may even go home that same day. Patients who undergo a radial artery catheterization require nothing more than a Band-Aid on their wrist. To keep Sister Burns’ heart strong and to help her recover, she has joined NSMC’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, which teaches cardiac patients about healthy eating, stress management and how to create and maintain an exercise program.
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
A multidisciplinary team at North Shore Medical Center is collaborating to ensure that we are ready to respond if there is a need to test or provide care for patients with possible COVID-19 infection. Most cases of COVID-19 are mild, but some patients, in particular older people and those with underlying chronic medical conditions that may compromise immunity may be at higher risk for more severe outcomes. We have updated our screening protocols so that we may rapidly detect patients with possible COVID-19 infections. We are educating our providers about what to do if they are concerned a patient may have COVID-19. Our multidisciplinary team is meeting daily with experts from NSMC, Partners HealthCare, and local and state experts to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and shall remain safe.
View Page

Program Director's Message | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
You will have direct interactions with attendings involved in patient care, to help clarify your chosen career path and bring joy to your heart for years to come. Salem Hospital is a proud, mission-driven community teaching hospital with a long tradition of excellence in patient care, education, and service. We are deeply committed to educating internists who are skilled clinicians, thoughtful leaders, effective teachers, and advocates for their patients and communities.
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our physicians and staff, who go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of our patients,” said Salem Hospital president and chief operating officer Roxanne Ruppel. “At Salem Hospital we are committed to serving our community and providing exceptional patient care, while prioritizing patient safety every step of the way, and this is a... The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. Everyone who works at Salem Hospital should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication of at every level, and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Salem Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Salem Hospital Awarded "A" Grade for Patient Safety I’m proud that we’ve established a true culture of safety at Salem Hospital and that’s the result of the commitment of our entire clinical and support staff,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer. “Their profound concern for our patients and their families is evident, and I am thankful that this exceptional dedication is recognized through this data." The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Salem Hospital made a true commitment to put patients first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Located on the ninth floor of the Davenport Building, the inpatient oncology unit serves cancer patients who require specific forms of chemotherapy that can only be delivered in an inpatient setting or who need specialized care as a result of complications from chemotherapy. Ray Levesque of Saugus is one of those patients. From diagnosis through treatment, cancer exacts a physical and emotional toll on patients,” says Dr. Weitzman. “While our current facilities allow us to provide effective clinical care, we saw a need to create a more comfortable, supportive environment that will make it easier for patients to focus on their health and well-being." As part of the renovation, the inpatient oncology unit’s six private patient rooms will be redesigned to include family space for overnight stays. He recently spent a few days in NSMC’s recently renovated Phippin Building following a knee replacement and describes the patient rooms there as “spectacular.”
View Page

MRI | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
With our new, state-of-the art MRI suites, patients experience the most relaxing and comfortable environment. Our newly installed, remodeled suite has features that enhance the patient experience, making it more comfortable. The new suite enables patients to personalize their experience by choosing soothing music and scenes to view during their exam. During the scan, our patients in Salem can enjoy images of palm trees while listening to music of their choice. We have specialty radiologists on staff to meet the unique needs of our pediatric patients.
View Page

ICU Nursing Staff Ratios | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health now requires all Massachusetts Intensive Care Units ICUs to report quarterly Registered Nurse-to-Patient ratios on their websites. Patients in an ICU require a high degree of medical and nursing care. They specialize in the care of critically ill patients and are trained in the use of equipment that monitors and provides life support to patients. State-of-the-art care is provided for patients with respiratory failure and multi-system diseases. The Cardiac Surgical Unit at the Heart Center was an 8 bed unit providing acute and post acute cardiac surgical care for adult patients.
View Page

Patient Stories | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Patient Stories Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient Stories Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Candi Reyes was born 115 days early and required additional care. The collaboration between NSMC's Special Care Nursery and
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Having this kind of directed support enables us to stay at the forefront of treatment for the patients in this community." When a patient has a heart attack, the Cath Lab is where we take them for procedures that reopen blocked arteries and restore blood flow and function to the heart. With this generous gift, the unit will be renovated to improve patient privacy and the overall patient experience," said Dr. Roberts.
View Page

In his own words: Dutrochet Djoko | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
I hope that when people come to us, they find an institution where we treat the patient and not the disease. We must think about where this patient is coming from and be culturally competent in our care, supporting the patient not just in the hospital, but in the community as well. It's so important that we focus on the patients, but we need to equally focus on our providers, staff, janitors and everyone who works at the hospital.
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Standing Strong: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Diabetic Wound Patient Get Back on His Feet Richard had been treated appropriately by his podiatrist after his surgery, but his diabetes set him up for a serious limb-threatening infection,” says Dr. Balcom. “We care for a lot of diabetic patients in the Advanced Wound Center who have hard-to-treat wounds, but this was definitely an extreme case.” HBOT is a noninvasive procedure that enables patients to breathe 100 percent oxygen while enclosed in a specially designed chamber at pressures up to three times that exerted by the normal atmosphere. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy saturates the patient’s circulatory system with oxygen enabling more oxygen-rich blood to reach the tissues.
View Page

Outpatient Experience | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
During the three years of training residents build a patient panel. They manage the chronic health needs of this patient panel while also delivering preventive medicine. Residents are expected to enhance their personal performance in known quality measures, e.g. HbA1c trends in diabetic patients.
View Page

Cardiac Evaluation - Salem Hospital
Tilt table, which helps diagnose why a patient may be experiencing fainting spells. The tilt table actually produces a fainting spell, or syncope, under controlled circumstances, allowing physicians to determine whether the patient has a condition known as vasovagal syncope. Patients requiring cardiac surgery have the procedure done at Mass General, while all other aspects of post-operative care are provided through the Heart Center, including any necessary ongoing evaluation. Angioplasty – the quickest method for opening blocked arteries in patients suffering a heart attack. We provide a range of clinical programs to help patients and their families manage their recovery from cardiac surgery.
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
The program is designed to continuously improve care quality and patient safety in the field of gynecology. 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 Salem Hospital. The COEMIG program is focused on ensuring the safest, highest quality of care delivered to minimally invasive gynecologic patients.
View Page

Ethics Advisory Committee | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
The Ethics Advisory Committee is available to help patients and families weigh all the options needed to make a decision, and they can offer feedback and suggestions based upon ethical principles. Patients, families or care team members may request a consultation with the Ethics Advisory Committee regarding the care and treatment of a patient at our hospital.
View Page

Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Once again, Salem Hospital earns “A” grade : Leapfrog Group gives top grade for patient safety Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has again been awarded an ‘A’ grade for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade national distinction program recognized Salem Hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. Our team is incredibly dedicated to the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients and every day, they bring their best to our community,” said David J. Roberts, M.D., president of Salem Hospital. “Even in this demanding year of COVID-19, they have made sure that our patients receive the highest quality care. It is based on a hospital’s performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.
View Page

Results 161 - 180 of 493 for "patient"