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- Medical Records | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The medical records offices are not available for patient walk-in services. To access your records or request additional records, you may do so through Mass General Brigham Patient Gateway. For fastest service, please provide an email address in your request to deliver the copies via secure email or indicate delivery to your Patient Gateway account. If the patient is a minor or unable to give consent, the signature of a parent, guardian or other legal representative is required. To request medical records of a deceased patient, the request must be accompanied by authorization from the executor of the estate.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patients who pay a $1,500 annual membership fee enjoy an enhanced level of service, which includes same-day appointments and 24/7 access to their physician by email or cell phone. Patient appointments run no less than 30 minutes and often last an hour so that patients can discuss their medical concerns in more detail. It’s a level of personalized, one-on-one attention that really makes me feel like I’m his only patient.” The lighter patient load leaves her more time to organize wellness events and lectures on nutrition, complementary therapies, yoga and other exercise options. Our more than 200 exceptional physicians, nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals treat patients in 17 locations throughout Boston's North Shore. #nspg.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is self-administered by the patient using a mask inhaler giving them complete control during labor. A patient simply takes a few breaths of the nitrous oxide at the beginning of a contraction to help alleviate the pain, and within a minute it leaves her system. Unlike an epidural, nitrous oxide can be administered within minutes of a patient choosing to use it. Nitrous oxide is ideal for patients early in labor before they get an epidural, for patients who do not want an epidural or for patients who are too close to delivery to get an epidural. In addition to having little to no side effects on the patient or baby, nitrous oxide also allows patients more opportunity for movement during the delivery process.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Oncologist Karen Krag Brings Experience as Both Physician and Patient to Role as 2014 Cancer WALK Co-Chair. In an instant, my life changed,” Karen Krag in blue, with a patient recalls. “I had to stop my medical practice and change from caregiver to patient.” 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. In an instant, my life changed,” she recalls. “I had to stop my medical practice and change from caregiver to patient.” My cancer is a part of my life now, but it isn’t my whole life,” says Dr. Krag. “Like my patients, I do my best to live with my diagnosis and to fully enjoy and appreciate where I am today.”
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- Visitor Information | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Hospitalized patients may have two visitors at a time. One patient visitor or support person is preferred in select outpatient areas, however up to two visitors/support people may be allowed. Some outpatient areas still allow only allow one patient visitor or support person. Parents/guardians of patients under 18, attorneys of patients, and companions for patients with physical/intellectual disabilities. Special Care Nursery – Two parents or one parent and one support person may accompany/visit a neonatal patient.
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- Insurance and Payment | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patients can get cost estimates of common health care services by using our cost estimator tool, through Patient Gateway, or by calling Patient Billing Solutions at 617-726-3884. A health insurance policy is a contract between a patient and the insurance company, not between the patient and Salem Hospital. Our financial counselors do however help patients who want to better understand their coverage. Enroll at Mass General Brigham Patient Gateway to create an account and pay a bill online. Please include patient account number on the check.
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- Why Choose Us? | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Salem Hospital offers sophisticated MRI imaging that provides a comfortable and supportive experience for our patients. Our compassionate and supportive clinical teams are dedicated to organizing care plans around the needs of each patient and their family. Mass General Brigham Patient Gateway, the online patient portal available to all Mass General Brigham patients, makes it easy to make appointments, get test results, renew prescriptions, and connect with physicians. Our orthopedic surgical navigators offer extra support and communication for patients and families undergoing more complex care. All staff on these inpatient units are experienced in caring for orthopedic patients.
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- In the News | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Getting to the heart of it: lead cardiologists share patient journey care North Shore Medical Center earns 'A' grade for Patient Safety North Shore Medical Center NSMC has been awarded an ‘A’ grade for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. Recently, we set up a virtual visit with a 91-year-old patient, who would be at very high risk for complications from COVID-19 if he were exposed to it.
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- Patient and Family Feedback | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patient and Family Feedback Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient and Family Feedback Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient feedback is extremely important because it keeps us informed and gives us the opportunity to make improvements where needed. If you have a concern, complaint, or feedback about your experience at Salem Hospital, please contact Patient and Family Relations: We welcome nominations by patients and family members, visitors, and staff.
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- Escuela de cadera y rodilla Una guía paso a paso para el paciente sobre cirugía de reemplazo de rodilla Tabla de contenido Bienvenido
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- Escuela de cadera y rodilla Guía paso a paso del paciente para cirugía de reemplazo de cadera Tabla de contenido Bienvenido Sobre anatomía y cirugía de la cadera Preparación para la cirugía de reemplazo de cadera Su cirugía y hospitalización
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- Bariatric Surgery Boston - Salem Hospital
- Patients living near Boston who are considering bariatric surgery know that one of the region's most successful surgical weight loss programs is at Salem Hospital. This bariatric procedure reduces the amount of food a patient can eat and minimizes the amount of nutrients and calories the body can absorb. Gastric banding procedure, in which an inflatable band is placed around a portion of the stomach, causing the patient to feel full much faster and the stomach to empty more slowly, so the patient does not feel hungry between meals. Our Surgical Weight Management Program has a high rate success – patients lose 100 pounds, on average, in their first year after bariatric surgery. This is due in part to a thorough evaluation process that helps patients and their physicians select the surgery that is best for each patient, and a highly supportive post-operative program that includes education, nutrition counseling, exercise, peer support groups and cardiac risk reduction programs.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The annual ratings, now in their seventh year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. Salem Hospital/North Shore Medical Center earned a “High Performing” ratings for Heart Failure, COPD, Diabetes, and Kidney Failure, in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. The U.S. News Procedures & Conditions methodology is based entirely on objective measures of quality such as survival rates, patient experience, and how successfully each hospital helps patients get back home. 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.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- SALEM–Salem Hospital has received approval from the Department of Public Health to add 24 private patient rooms, netting the hospital an additional 13 medical-surgical beds, and improving the patient experience. Offering more private rooms is a significant improvement in our patients’ experience,” said David J. Roberts, MD, President of Salem Hospital. “The additional space enables us to admit patients more quickly from the emergency rooms and cuts down on wait times. It also enables us to convert our few remaining four-bed rooms into double rooms and provide more privacy for our patients and their visitors.” Data from Salem Hospital shows the length of stay for admitted patients has increased since the onset of the pandemic, suggesting that those requiring inpatient care are sicker than they were previously. Patients who deferred care, particularly preventative care, are arriving at the hospital with more serious illnesses and therefore are occupying beds longer.
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- 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.”
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Expanding urgent care and our electronic infrastructure greatly enhances access and will improve patient’s health, says Margaret Brennan, President and CEO of NSCH. Our patients will have easier access to their medical records and be able to connect directly with their care teams. The NSCH staff, Board and patients are extremely grateful to Mass General Brigham for its support of these critical projects. By significantly increasing our efforts, we can continue to help address the challenges and barriers that many patients and families are facing. Mass General Brigham is a non-profit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.
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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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- Shoulder & Orthopedic Surgery Boston - Salem Hospital
- Our team of orthopedic and physical therapists specialize in the latest non-surgical techniques to help patients regain movement and live pain-free. Salem Hospital offers outpatient shoulder surgery, allowing patients to return home on the same day as their operation. Using the latest technology, highly trained surgeons are able to operate precisely and minimally invasively, providing a safer patient experience and reducing the risk of complications. All staff on the orthopedic units are highly experienced in caring for orthopedic patients. Salem Hospital offers sophisticated MRI imaging that provides a comfortable and supportive experience for our patients.
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- Comprehensive evaluation - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
- All patients who are considering bariatric surgery receive a multidisciplinary consultation at the start of the process. 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. All decisions about patient care are made collaboratively with the patient, the Weight Management team and the referring physician. This consultation takes place only after a patient has attended one of our information sessions Patient are sometimes referred for additional medical testing, such as a stress test or a sleep study.
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- Food and Nutrition | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Wholesome, nourishing and well-balanced meals are an important part of a patient's treatment and recovery. Patients are also asked to please follow the nurse or dietitian’s instructions carefully. Patients order meals through a catering associate, who personally assembles the tray in the kitchen and delivers the food to the patient’s room. A meal may be delayed if a patient is scheduled for a test or treatment. Patients with questions about meals or diet may speak with the nurse.
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