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- Board of Trustees | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Board of Trustees Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Board of Trustees Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Steven L. Antonakes Nate Bryant, Ed.D. Lisa Carbone Gargi Cooper, APRN-BC Lucy Corchado Elias Demakes Dutrochet J. Djoko, Phar
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- North Shore Knee & Hip Pain Treatment - Salem Hospital
- Cartilage transplant, where new cartilage grown from the patient's own cells is transplanted to repair damaged tissue. Patients who require an overnight stay at Salem Hospital for hip or knee replacement surgery will enjoy spacious, private rooms and free valet parking, among other amenities. Our staff on these inpatient units are highly experienced in caring for orthopedic patients. All patients are encouraged to attend our free "Hip and Knee School" to learn about joint replacement surgery and recovery. Several of Salem Hospital’s board-certified orthopedic surgeons are specially trained to offer this innovative technology as a surgical option to patients.
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- Patient Stories | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- She liked that it offered private patient rooms--something many of Erin’s friends had missed out on when they gave birth at hospitals in Boston. Standing Strong: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Diabetic Wound Patient Get Back on His Feet
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- HealthyLife Spring 2014.pdf
- HealthyLife Spring 2014.pdf. A HEALTH & WELLNESS MAGAZINE FROM NSMC SPRING 2014 The Mind-Body Connection Stress-Reduction Program Helps Build Coping Skills page 4 3-D MAMMOGRAPHY LEADS TO EARLY DIAGNOSIS page 2 NS
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- And then, the patients came, and the numbers have risen rapidly. My job is to keep vigilant and watch my patients closely. To adjust to the surge in patients, they have had to adjust their workflow tremendously, bundling their interactions with patients into discrete visits within the patient rooms. If the nurse is there, and the patient needs a boost up on the bed, we do it together. We are all in this together, until the last COVID-19 patient goes home to family.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital
- What have you been told by doctors, teachers and/or others about the patient’sproblem? In order to guarantee that all patients receive the highest quality of care and to ensure the bestservices possible, we at NSMC are asking all patients about their race, ethnicity, and languageRace of patient Marital Status: Married Separated Divorced Single UnmarriedIf separated or divorced, with whom is patient living? Does the patient remind you of any of the above noted relatives?
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- HealthyLife Fall 2014.pdf
- Surgery is always the last step in the treatment process,when we can no longer keep a patient comfortable byother means,” says Dr. Pajela. “My role with Dennis was to More than 80 percent of all patients whohave this surgery report less pain and discomfortand more mobility and function. Overtime, if the symptoms associated with the stenosis do not improve, or worsen, a patient may choose to havesurgery to address the underlying cause of pain. More than 80 percent of all patients who have this typeof surgery report less pain and discomfort and more mobility and function. purchase new equipment and augment programs in patient care and
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- According to Nevins, caring for patients is an art. Nevins’ awareness of the critical role that compassion plays in the patient-caregiver relationship became even stronger when she suffered from a medical complication during a surgery of her own. The patient does not remember the color of the walls or the computer I used, but they do remember I cared." According to NSMC President and CEO Robert Norton, "It is an honor to work with Sue Nevins and to witness the extraordinary dignity she extends to each and every patient. The finalists were selected by a review committee based on how well they embody the characteristics of compassionate care, which include effective communication and emotional support, mutual trust and respect, involving patients and families in healthcare decisions, and tating patients as people, not just illnesses.
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- Patient Rights | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our Patient Code of Conduct helps us to meet this goal. Salem Hospital emphasizes the importance of respecting patients’ rights to all members of our staff. We also ask you and your visitors to understand your responsibilities as a patient of Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, and to be considerate of the rights of others. As a patient at Salem Hospital, you have these rights: To expect reasonable continuity of care, and to be informed by physicians and other caregivers of available and realistic patient care options when hospital care is no longer appropriate.
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- Patient Service Centers | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patient Service Centers Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient Service Centers Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. You may schedule through Patient Gateway or you may call 978.573.4444, press option 3. You may schedule through Patient Gateway or you may call 978.573.4444, press option 3. You may schedule through Patient Gateway or you may call 978.573.4444, press option 3.
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation - Salem Hospital
- Pictured: Patients exercise in our new gym on the Salem campus. Physicians in the Mass General Brigham system may enter a referral into EPIC for a patient to attend our program. New patients are encouraged to attend one of our weekly orientation sessions and tour our facility. We present an overview of our program and there is also a discussion session with a patient graduate of our program giving his perspective on the value of the program for long-term health. Under the direct supervision of the program medical director, an exercise physiologist and cardiac rehabilitation nurse design a personalized program of cardiovascular exercise and muscle conditioning for each patient.
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- Breast Cancer Care - Salem Hospital
- Our oncologist also use oncotype tumor testing, which helps them determine what the likelihood is that the breast cancer will return and whether a patient is likely to benefit from commonly used chemotherapy regimens. Our oncologists actively participate in national clinical trials of new treatments and therapies with the goal of advancing science and patient care. Drugs to reduce recurrence and enroll willing patients in appropriate national clinical trials of new treatments and therapies with the goal of advancing science and patient care. Some patients have an increased risk of developing breast cancer based on their personal and/or family history. Our medical oncologists work closely with our breast surgeons to assess and manage the treatment of high-risk patients.
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- Boston Bariatric Surgery - Salem Hospital
- On average, our patients lose 100 pounds in the first year following their procedure. Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, offers patients a variety of bariatric surgery options, enabling patient and surgeon to select the procedure that offers the best potential for long-term weight loss and health improvement. The surgery promotes weight loss by reducing the amount of food a patient can consume. Gastric banding is a surgery in which an inflatable band is positioned around the stomach to reduce its size, causing the patient to feel full faster and to not be hungry between meals. Sleeve gastrectomy, a bariatric surgery in which most of the stomach is removed, leaving a thin sleeve that limits the amount of food the patient can eat.
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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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- 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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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Salem Hospital earns another ‘A’ grade for Patient Safety: Leapfrog Group recognizes Salem Hospital for commitment to quality Salem, MA, May 10, 2022 – 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 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. As our healthcare system continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of Salem Hospital for its sustained commitment to patient safety, day in and day out,” says Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievement and that is only possible with a 24/7 effort by the entire healthcare workforce to... The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
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- Gastric Sleeve Procedure - Salem Hospital
- Because the stomach is so much smaller after a gastric sleeve procedure, the amount of food a patient can eat is greatly restricted, facilitating significant weight loss. A gastric sleeve weight loss procedure offers several advantages to patients: In addition to gastric sleeve procedure, our bariatric surgeons offer patients a variety of weight loss procedure options. Over the past 15 years, we have helped over a thousand patients to achieve dramatic, long-term results in weight loss and overall improvement in their health. We work carefully with each patient to evaluate their health and readiness for surgery, and to choose the weight loss procedure best suited to their goals and physical condition.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- As an organization, we have created a number of new opportunities for our patients and families to be involved in the care we provide,” says Martha Page, R.N., Director of Patient Safety. By way of example, she cites the patient-centered rounding that currently takes place in the intensive care units and cardiac surgery unit; the new IPACE care model on Davenport 5 that centers around patient and family involvement; and the inclusion of patients on several process improvement teams. Another forum for members of the North Shore community to have a voice in the care delivery and safety programs at NSMC is the Patient Family Advisory Council PFAC. Meeting on a monthly basis, the committee has been involved in a variety of projects to date, including the creation of a medication safety brochure and a new website offering information on patient safety and other related topics. The group is also creating a new recognition award to honor excellence in delivering patient-centered care. “Patients, families and community members play an extremely important role in enhancing the quality of care we deliver,” says Page. “Their firsthand knowledge is invaluable and I encourage any staff member or team looking for perspective on a project or initiative to consider runn...
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The bi weekly appointments typically have four patients or more and start with a five-minute orientation about the plan for the appointment. All patients sign a confidentiality agreement not to share information about other patients. A medical assistant takes the blood pressure readings of all patients and then Dr. Parseghian reviews each patient’s case, asking and answering questions. Then the doctor or nutritionist educates the group about a specific subject and the patients share tips or challenges. In a patient with Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not secrete sufficient insulin, and the body is resistant to it.
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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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