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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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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Opening November 3, 2019, at 6 a.m., the new ED at NSMC Salem Hospital is bigger, brighter and equipped with the most advanced technology to care for patients on the North Shore. “This is a state-of-the-art emergency department,” says Phillip Rice, Jr., M.D., Chair of Emergency Medicine at NSMC. “You’re not going to get better care anywhere else.” The new ED consolidates the Union and Salem emergency departments and features dedicated areas for treating adult, pediatric and behavioral health patients, all accessible off “Main Street.” “Bringing all of our adult and pediatric emergency medicine physicians and nurses together in the new Salem facility will create collaboration across disciplines that will benefit our patients and s... Located in a brand-new building on the Dove Avenue side of our Salem campus, the facility has 65 spacious patient bays enclosed by sliding glass doors that enhance privacy for important patient-caregiver conversations. “It will be a wonderful environment for patients,” Federico says. The expanded facility will improve the flow of patients in and out of the ED and reduce wait times. “The number of beds in the ED will enable us to see more patients in a time-appropriate fashion,” Dr. Rice says. “We’ll also have the 120-bed Epstein Center for Behavioral Health and the new Pingree Floor with an additional 24 private rooms for medical patients to expedite admissions an... The new ED also offers on-site imaging technology, including CT scanning, ultrasound and X-ray, to provide patients quick, seamless access to these services. “We can’t wait to care for our patients in this beautiful new space,” Federico says. “It’s going to be great for the community.”
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- Internal Medicine Specialists - Salem Hospital
- Through our membership in Mass General Brigham, our patients have access to world-class care from specialists at top Boston-area hospitals. Patients of our internal medicine specialists benefit from our connected electronic medical records in a important ways. If a patient sees any physician in the network, or is admitted to any of the hospitals in the network, his or her doctors can access the medical record for accurate information. Whether a patient consults with an internal medicine physician or other specialist, on the North Shore or in Boston, each doctor has the information they need to provide the highest quality care. Results can be filtered to show only internal medicine specialists who are accepting new patients.
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- If you’re a doctor or nurse at SalemHospital, you know that you’re likely to run into thispatient at the grocery store or your kids will go to schooltogether. The generational phenomenon is true of patients aswell. I knew very early on that I wanted to take care ofpatients. in healthcare leadership, the more you can do to stayclose to that patient interface, the more gratifying theleadership role is. We have incredibly dedicated peopleacross all job roles — our physicians, nurses and staffare so devoted to our patients and community.
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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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- Visitor Information | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- 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. Our Patient Code of Conduct helps us to meet this goal.
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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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- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment - Salem Hospital
- Patients on the North Shore seeking thoracic outlet syndrome treatment receive world-class, compassionate care at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. North Shore patients of Dr. Donahue may receive treatment close to home at his Salem campus office, or they may choose to see him in Boston. Physical therapy, including exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the collarbone and posture exercises to help the patient stand and sit straighter, lessening the pressure on the nerves and blood vessels in the thoracic outlet. If a patient does not respond to non-surgical thoracic outlet syndrome treatment, surgery may be required. VATS surgery is less invasive, allowing patients to recover more quickly.
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- Cardiac Exams - Salem Hospital
- Tilt table exams: help identify why a patient may be experiencing fainting spells by enabling the patient to faint under controlled conditions. Holter monitors and event monitors: testing devices that determine whether a patient's heart is experiencing irregular rhythms. Patients requiring cardiac surgery have the procedure done by cardio vascular surgeons at Mass General, while all other aspects of post-operative care are provided through our Heart Center. Angioplasty – a life-saving procedure that can quickly open blocked arteries in patients suffering a heart attack. Heart failure program – comprehensive education to heart failure patients to help them successfully manage their illness after leaving the hospital.
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- 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.”
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- 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.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience. For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.” The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from millions of records provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This year, among other methodology refinements, U.S. News incorporated new data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance and on care provided to outpatients, nearly doubling the number of patients included in its annual data analysis.
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- Filtered Press Item List | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Salem Hospital Awarded "A" Grade for Patient Safety Salem Hospital earns another ‘A’ grade for Patient Safety: Leapfrog Group recognizes Salem Hospital for commitment to quality Salem Hospital earns another ‘A’ grade for Patient Safety A' grade for Patient Safety at North Shore Medical Center 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.
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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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- Spinal Stenosis Treatment - Salem Hospital
- Patients on Boston’s North Shore seeking spinal stenosis treatment will find world-class care at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. Patients with spinal stenosis may experience numbness, weakness, cramping or general pain in the arms and legs. Patients requiring spinal stenosis treatment often first meet with our medical spine specialists to determine whether a non-surgical treatment plan is possible. If a patient’s condition does not respond to medical spinal stenosis treatment, spine surgery may be recommended. X-stop surgery – a minimally invasive back pain surgery where a device is inserted into the back of the spine to keep the patient from bending too far backward at the narrow segment of the spine.
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- Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Salem Hospital
- Gastric sleeve surgery is a surgical weight loss option for patients with clinically severe obesity. In a gastric sleeve procedure, surgeons staple the stomach vertically and in so doing remove more than 85 percent, greatly restricting the amount of food the patient can eat. The procedure is performed using laparoscopic incisions to minimize patient discomfort and reduce recovery time. Some patients with a high BMI undergo gastric sleeve surgery as a first step toward a gastric bypass. Performing 200 procedures each year, our team has helped hundreds of patients achieve dramatic results in long-term weight loss and improved health.
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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 system’s strategy is focused on building more affordable models of care for our patients closer to home, while at the same time accelerating innovation through research and education to make breakthroughs more widespread and more accessible for patients. Survival rates, patient safety, specialized staff and hospital reputation were among the factors weighed.
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- Neurology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our neurology physicians provide patient-focused, world-class medical care for patients with neurological diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and/or muscles. They care for patients with chronic headaches/migraines, problems with motor control movement disorders, tremors and back, leg or neck pain, as well as a range of other conditions. TeleNeurology videoconferencing and image sharing technology enables our physicians to consult with Massachusetts General Hospital neurologists about a patient's plan of care while staying at Salem Hospital. Our Teleneurology collaboration with Mass General enhances care for both patients and clinicians. Our physicians collaborate with Mass General neurologists to conduct patient evaluations and administer clot-busting medications to those who need it.
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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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