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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Bringing together experts in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, hyperbaric therapy and wound care, the Center offers treatments for a wide range of circulatory problems to help patients resume physical activities, slow or stop the progression of vascular disease and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Many patients can alleviate symptoms with simple lifestyle changes such as exercise and improved diet. To help patients suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease PAD—a narrowing of the peripheral arteries, most commonly in the legs, but also in the stomach, arms, or head—NSMC recently launched a comprehensive, physician-supervised program. This service gives patients practical guidance and treatment options, including exercise therapy, to reduce the cramping and muscle pain caused by PAD and improve their quality of life. We’re excited about the many ways our expanded service will benefit our patients.”
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Today, patients at the Mass General/ North Shore Cancer Center have their tumors screened for many types of cancer to determine their genotype, or genetic “fingerprint.” This genetic intelligence is then used to match the appropriate “smart drug” that is specifically crafted to interrupt the cancer-causing mechanism, with minimal side effects, to the specific genetic mutation. O’Beirne is one of many patients who is benefitting from the comprehensive care and world-class research provided at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center. She is now enrolled in a clinical research trial evaluating the effectiveness of an existing EGFR-mutation “smart drug” that had previously proven effective in shrinking tumors in patients with advanced metastatic cancer. In O’Beirne’s trial, researchers are evaluating whether the drug—Tarceva— can prevent the recurrence of lung cancer in patients at an earlier stage of the disease.
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine physicians provide comprehensive care to adult patients with pulmonary diseases, sleep disorders and critical illnesses. Our physicians provide inpatient pulmonary consultations, working closely with Salem Hospital hospitalist physicians to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with suspected pulmonary disorders. Critically ill patients with respiratory failure and multi-system diseases are cared for by physicians and critical care teams in our intensive care units. After sleep studies are complete, patients with sleep disorders are provided with comprehensive follow-up care and education. Our team evaluates and treats patients with proven or suspected tuberculosis at the Pulmonary TB clinic, located on Davenport 4 on the Salem campus.
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- Inpatient Program | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- For patients age 5 to 18 years old Patients age 5 to 18 years old who require an inpatient stay receive 24-hour care through our child and adolescent services program. We treat patients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and other behavioral problems.
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- Find Family Physician - Salem Hospital
- Patients find that a Salem Hospital family physician delivers exceptional care, coordinating with our world-class specialists in surgery, cardiology, cancer and many other clinical areas. Our primary care doctors refer patients as needed to the Boston pediatrics specialists. Simply select "family medicine" or "primary care" in the clinical specialty dropdown, select your town in the location dropdown, and click the check box to show physicians who are accepting new patients.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The NSMC change is part of a systemwide Mass General Brigham brand realignment that better communicates a common purpose – to build an integrated healthcare system with patients at its center. With the full range of capabilities of world-class clinicians and staff at academic medical centers, renowned specialty hospitals, community hospitals and community sites, patients and communities can benefit from exceptional care and innovation across the full spectrum of health care. According to Laura Fleming, NSMC Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, “The partnership we have forged—and continue to forge—with Mass General Brigham has been critically important to our success and to ensuring that our patients receive the very best care. The updated brand identity communicates more clearly than ever that Salem Hospital, North Shore Physicians Group and Mass General Brigham are working together as one to improve the lives of patients across the North Shore.” 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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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- For some patients, this approach reduces the risk of complications and long-term side effects that can be associated with traditional gastric bypass surgery. For our patients, surgery is the beginning, not the end,” says NSMC director of bariatric weight loss surgery Bernard Benedetto, M.D. “Every pound lost requires a great deal of hard work, and our program is distinguished by our commitment to ensuring long-term success through active education, monitoring and engagement.” Our patients often come to us after suffering many years of damage to their health as well as frustration, stress and fear of failure,” says Dr. Benedetto, dispelling the notion of weight loss surgery as a vanity project or an easy way out. “There is nothing more rewarding for us as caregivers than helping them become the people they want to be.”
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- Salem Doctors - Salem Hospital
- Our patients receive expert medical and surgical care from our physicians and surgeons, including Salem doctors. Through our membership in Mass General Brigham, our patients have access to exceptional Salem doctors as well as the talented specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and more. Salem doctors and physicians of the North Shore see patients at various locations: If you require a gastroenterology procedure or treatment for hyperhidrosis and would like to see a specialist in Salem, Find a Doctor will provide a list of all Salem doctors board certified in gastroenterology who are accepting new patients.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The comprehensive program helps patients and their families learn the necessary skills for managing diabetes. By eating well-balanced meals in the correct amounts, patients can keep blood glucose levels close to normal as possible. NSMC’s diabetes team can help patients find ways to decrease calories but still consume the foods they enjoy.
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- Pediatric Nephrologist - Salem Hospital
- She works closely with Salem Hospital pediatric primary care physicians and other specialists to provide compassionate, coordinated care, ensuring that our pediatric patients have access to the most advanced medical treatment. The pediatric nephrologist at Salem Hospital also provides continuous care to kidney transplant patients in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, where the transplants are performed. Or search for other specialties or locations, such as a pediatric rheumatologist or a Salem pediatrics office, or physicians who treat adult patients, including breast cancer surgeons.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- After undergoing a series of medical tests and evaluations, as well as a psychological evaluation—all standard for prospective bariatric surgery patients—Brenda underwent gastric bypass surgery at NSMC Salem Hospital in April 2014. For Brenda, as with so many other bariatric patients, the medical benefits of such a significant weight loss are far reaching. She attributes her success in large part to NSMC’s Heart and Wellness program, developed specifically for its bariatric patients. “The program is wonderful,” she says. “You meet with nutritionists and a nurse practitioner on a regular basis.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- This past January, the hospital partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to launch the North Shore’s first TeleSANE sexual assault treatment program, which virtually connects staff at the hospital’s facility with offsite, trauma-informed experts — including SANE nurses — using live video technology as they treat patients in real time. She added that patients have given overwhelmingly positive feedback, and the center has already implemented some suggestions on how to improve the overall experience for victims. According to Hassan, the center has treated 10 patients since it opened in January.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Photo Caption: L Dr. Phillip Rice, Jr., Chair of Emergency Medicine and R Dr. Mark Schechter, Chair of Psychiatry cut the ribbon Oct. 27 to open the Adult Mental Health Unit at Salem Hospital, which will provide emergency mental health care to local patients. To meet the growing demands of North Shore patients, provide a more therapeutic care environment and help reduce wait times in the Emergency Department, Salem Hospital will open an Acute Mental Health Unit AMU on Friday, October 28. This 16-bed unit will provide care for adult emergency behavioral health patients. The unit will be staffed by mental health professionals working closely with colleagues in the hospital’s Epstein Center for Behavioral Health, which provides inpatient mental health care to pediatric, adult and senior 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.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The program has helped hundreds of patients learn more about natural cures for heart disease, such as stress management, exercise and nutrition. Patients can, however, attend as many meetings as needed to successfully make changes as they seek. NSMC’s 12-week Cardiac Rehabilitation Program teaches patients about heart health, exercise, nutrition and stress management skills to help patients more fully recover from a heart attack or surgery and adopt strategies to help live a more heart-healthy lifestyle. Healing Your Heart picks up where Cardiac Rehab leaves off for patients who need more peer support," said Dr. Zarren. In each class, patients begin with a process of centering and finding a focus to let go of the stresses of the outside world and to focus on being present, in the moment.
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- Gastric Bypass Boston - Salem Hospital
- For patients residing on the North Shore or near Boston, gastric bypass surgery at Salem Hospital provides exceptional care close to home. Located just 25 minutes north of Boston, our weight loss program offers Boston and North Shore patients high quality care in a convenient location. Patients discuss options with a bariatric surgeon, get stress test heart examinations and receive a psychiatric evaluation. Following surgery, patients receive nutrition counseling, assistance in developing an exercise regimen, and ongoing education and support. Patients meet physicians, ask questions and get more information.
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- Parking on Salem Campus | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patients scheduled for an endoscopy or colonoscopy should enter the hospital from the upper entrance off Highland Ave. and follow signage to the Endoscopy entrance. The Lab and Vascular Services building has parking spaces in front for lab and infusion services patients. There are two designated parking areas for our Emergency Department, as well as handicapped parking for ED patients. Outpatient pediatric and adolescent Behavioral Health patients and visitors use our Main Entrance.
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Allergy and clinical immunology physicians at Salem Hospital treat patients of all ages. They see patients in their practices and also provide inpatient and emergency consultations. They collaborate with specialists throughout Salem Hospital to provide their patients with appropriate and comprehensive care. Many of our patients join the Asthma and Food Allergy support group.
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- Heart Failure Clinic | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Team members work closely with patients and their primary care physicians throughout the process. Our outpatient clinic provides comprehensive education to heart failure patients, enabling them to successfully manage their illness after they leave the hospital. Patients meet regularly with one of our heart failure nurses. Heart Center patients may self-refer to the Heart Failure clinic or may request a physician referral.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- NSMC’s support of its weight loss patients extends far beyond surgery. In fact, post-surgery, patients are required to follow up with NSMC’s Health and Wellness staff once a month for a year, and then every other month for the second year. In Shannon’s case and for most patients, this involves weigh-ins and blood tests, while the nutritionist offers guidance on healthy eating.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- October 1, 2012 started out like any another day at the office for orthopedic surgeon Doug Peterson, D.O. The North Shore native was seeing patients at his practice in Salem when he received a phone call that would change the course of his life for much of the year to follow. After medical school, he completed a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, which gave him the opportunity to take care of a wide variety of patients and conditions. Having returned from his deployment in November 2013, Dr. Peterson is happy to be back on his home turf and seeing patients at North Shore Center for Orthopedic Surgery in Salem.
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