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  • Specialist Family Medicine - Salem Hospital
  • In addition to offering annual checkups, vaccinations and age-appropriate screenings, a specialist in family medicine can diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions and refer patients to another specialist for treatment. Depending on the age of the patient, other options for primary care include: When patients require additional care, pediatric primary care physicians at Salem Hospital work closely with the specialists at Mass General for Children at Salem Hospital and the Boston pediatrics department of Mass General Hospital to give patients access to world-class treatment.
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  • 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. Kindness is at the foundation of the Salem Hospital culture, whether towards our colleagues and patients, both inside and outside the hospital, at the bedside, or in office practice. Working with specialist physicians, nurses , and therapists, we will teach you to comfortably provide medical care to a wide variety of patients from poor, homeless citizens, to business owners and philanthropists.
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  • Diabetes Nutrition Counseling - Salem Hospital
  • Salem Hospital no longer offers a comprehensive diabetes management program, but support is available for patients who are diagnosed with diabetes. Physicians may refer patients for Diabetes Nutrition Counseling through EPIC During these appointments patients learn basic weight management and how to choose foods that support a healthy lifestyle.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Roberts leaves the president and CEO post after six years, aimed at building lasting clinical process improvements and a culture of empathy-driven, patient-centered care. During his tenure, the hospital has received a Leapfrog safety grade of “A” for 2020, 2021 and 2022, reflecting an enhanced commitment to patient safety and quality. He remained a steady and reassuring hand for staff and patients alike throughout the COVID pandemic which saw Salem Hospital among the busiest community hospitals in the Commonwealth. 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Radiology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Our Interventional Radiology suite was upgraded in 2023 with a new imaging system for a more comfortable patient experience. This advanced equipment allows specific exams to be performed in a more comfortable position for patients, and with technological enhancements, helps our Interventional Radiology team 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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  • Northshore Cardiology | Heart Center | Salem Hospital
  • With Mass General Brigham, patients gain access to a world-class system of specialized heart and vascular experts. We provide fully integrated cardiac evaluation and treatment to North Shore patients, including: angioplasty, cardiac ablation, cardiac catheterization, cardiac evaluation and testing, cardiac rehabilitation, electrophysiology and percutaneous coronary interventions PCI and stents. Watch video to hear from a Salem Hospital patient who was saved by interventional cardiology staff in the Salem ER, followed by surgery at Mass General Hospital.
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  • 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.
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  • Nursing Recognition | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • They demonstrate pride in their profession, consistently strive for excellence and behave in a manner that reflects honesty and integrity and maintains the dignity, confidentiality and respect of all patients. The Donald W. Blodgett Exemplary Service Award recognizes registered nurses and patient care associates from Salem Hospital medical/surgical units who care for patients with multiple clinical and human needs, providing holistic and compassionate care. Recipients exemplify a dedication to their profession, a spirit of generosity, true compassion and empathy for patients and a sense of humor.
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  • Wellness Center at Surgical Weight Management Program | Salem Hospital
  • They are led by a RD and cover lifestyle, nutrition, and behavioral strategies to help patients prepare for a safe and successful surgery. Patients will be enrolled in these classes following their initial consultation with the RD. If any patient is struggling with making changes to their eating patterns, or if a patient experiences emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, our physicians and clinical staff may refer patients for cognitive behavioral therapy through our Outpatient Mental Health services.
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  • Advanced Wound and Hyperbaric Center Q&A | Salem Hospital
  • It's rewarding to see my patients get better as a result of the treatments I provide." What Should Patients Expect When They Come to the Advanced Wound and Hyperbaric Center? Why Do Patients Trust Salem Hospital for Their Wound Care? As a patient, you're an essential, active member of your care team.
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  • Cardiovascular Conditions | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Our registered dietitians provide nutrition education to help patients prevent and control cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, high cholesterol and elevated triglycerides. Patient education includes a one-on-one consultation to establish an individualized plan for the reduction of cardiovascular risk factors and improvement of diet and lifestyle choices. Continuous communication with members of the patient’s care team.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • The NSMC Sleep Center has excelled in core areas dedicated to patient care such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care and quality assurance. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates North Shore Medical Center’s Sleep Center on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Sam Fleishman, AASM president. “North Shore Medical Center’s Sleep Center is a significant resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in ad...
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  • Hospital Medicine | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Our Hospital Medicine Service is comprised of more than 30 board certified Internal Medicine physicians who specialize in providing comprehensive care to hospitalized patients. Hospitalists focus their practice on a specific group of patients and have expertise in managing very ill patients in the hospital setting. They provide high quality, evidence-based and efficient patient and family centered care.
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  • 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.
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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. 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... Karen Pischke, R.N., B.S.N., who hypnotized patients for the study, hopes the results will satisfy skeptics.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Living with a nurse, I witness the joy she feels when a stubborn patient opens up and shares his stories with her or the anguish she feels when a patient is suffering, says Dodds, whose work can be found on Instagram at @TheNeverLandKid. He has decorated casts, amputee parts and cranial bands to reflect young patient's personalities and interests, helping to bring beauty to often challenging situations.
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