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- Building a bright, competitive force | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Thanks to the generosity of Salem Hospital supporters, internal medicine residents at the hospital are finding innovative opportunities to train, build confidence and advance patient care. The sim lab is fantastic in what it offers: that an interprofessional group can come together and respond in coordinated and seamless fashion for a patient who is actively deteriorating," Dr. Hinrichsen says. Our quality metrics have improved, and we're taking better care of patients because we're providing teams with this opportunity." In the quality improvement program, residents have the chance to explore needs at the local level that have direct impacts on patient care. Thanks to funds from the Davenports, providers are participating in workshops and simulations to understand how to break through barriers, destigmatize the illness and help patients obtain proper treatments.
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- Breast Cancer Surgeons - Salem Hospital
- Our breast cancer surgeons work together with experts from the Mass General Cancer Center in Danvers to determine the best course of treatment for each patient. Breast cancer surgeons manage treatment for high-risk patients. Our breast cancer surgeons work closely with medical oncologists to treat patients who have a high risk of breast cancer. Plastic surgeons perform reconstructive breast surgery for cancer patients. Immediate reconstructive surgery is possible for nearly all breast cancer surgery patients.
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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 Weight Loss - Salem Hospital
- Gastric sleeve weight loss surgery is an option for patients with clinically severe obesity. The gastric sleeve procedure greatly restricts the amount of food a patient can eat, helpful to achieving significant weight loss. Gastric sleeve weight loss surgery is one of several procedures that our surgical weight loss surgeons may recommend for patients who are clinically obese. Salem Hospital's weight loss surgery program: decades of patient successes. Our Weight Loss Surgery program has helped hundreds of patients achieve and sustain significant weight loss over the last twenty two years.
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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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- Deciding to have surgery - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
- Discover one patient's empowering experience within the Surgical Weight Management Program at Salem Hospital. However, it is nonetheless important for any patient to exhaust all medical approaches to weight loss through diet and exercise first. Fortunately, many patients report that their cravings for certain foods change over time. In our monthly support groups patients draw strength from each other and benefit from ongoing education provided within the group. We also provide personal counseling with a professional experienced in working with patients who have had weight loss surgery.
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- Chief Resident's Message | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- As an internal medicine resident at Salem Hospital, you will care for a diverse patient population with a wide variety of presentations and pathologies. This allows for a well-rounded learning experience, while also providing excellent patient care. Every fifth week throughout the year, the categorical residents will attend their continuity clinics and build their patient panels under the guidance of faculty at one of the Mass General Brigham outpatient sites. The clinics help care for our local patient population and are located within 10-15 minutes from the main hospital. We have also initiated different workshops as a part of Y-week that focus on training the residents regarding patient safety, ICU procedures, multidisciplinary communication, and high-value care.
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- Discharge from Hospital | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The attending physician, with input from the team of caregivers, will determine when a patient is ready to leave the hospital. Sometimes a patient will need continued assistance at home or time at a rehabilitation facility. Case managers meet with patients on the day after admission to discuss anticipated follow-up care. Working with the patient and the health care team, the case manager develops a plan for transition to home or another level of care. The day before discharge, patients meet with their case managers and family members to establish a discharge time and plan.
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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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- North Shore Doctor - Salem Hospital
- North Shore patients can find a North Shore doctor in virtually any field of medicine at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. Patients can also search for doctors by clinical specialty and location; for example, searching for "Salem + pediatrics". Results can be filtered to show only doctors who are accepting new patients, saving time for patients seeking a new North Shore doctor. One of the most important relationships patients have is with their primary care physician. North Shore primary care physicians work in close collaboration with other Salem Hospital doctors who are world-class specialists in surgery, cardiology, cancer and many other fields, in order to coordinate treatment and offer each patient the highest level of care.
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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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- Center for Pain Management at Salem Hospital
- By selectively ablating this nerve, patients can experience significant and lasting relief when other treatments have failed. Our dedicated team combines leading-edge technology with compassionate, patient-centered care to help our patients regain function and quality of life. We create individual multimodal and multidisciplinary treatment plans for our patients to reduce your pain and improve your functionality. Our pain specialists use leading-edge technology to help patients find the relief they need. We collaborate with referring clinicians to provide care and long-term management of pain for North Shore patients.
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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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- Weight Management | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our registered dietitians assist adult patients in making lifestyle changes for weight loss by developing individual nutrition plans that enable patients to make diet and lifestyle decisions to support his or her health and achieve personal goals. For our pediatric patients, we offer a family centered approach and work with the patient and family to reach a desirable percentile for weight. Continuous communication with members of the patient’s care team. Develop individualized goals with the patient and family that promote healthy eating and physical activity to reach a desirable percentile for weight. Active communication with members of the patient’s care team.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Unfortunately we see many cases like Sister Burns', said NSMC Chief of Cardiology David Roberts, M.D. "Symptoms can mask themselves as something minor that patients often ignore." By entering through a patient’s wrist instead of the groin area, the patient recovers faster, has less pain and there is a much smaller risk of bleeding and major complications,” said Dr. Roberts. After the procedure, a patient can stand immediately and may even go home that same day. Patients who undergo a radial artery catheterization require nothing more than a Band-Aid on their wrist. To keep Sister Burns’ heart strong and to help her recover, she has joined NSMC’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, which teaches cardiac patients about healthy eating, stress management and how to create and maintain an exercise program.
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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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- Treatment For Hyperhidrosis - Salem Hospital
- North Shore patients of Dr. Allan may receive treatment close to home at his Salem campus office, or they may choose to see him in Boston. Patients experiencing excessive sweating are encouraged to get a diagnosis and learn options for hyperhidrosis treatment. Treatment for hyperhidrosis is determined by physicians in consultation with patients. The age, overall health and medical history of the patient Patients seeking treatment for hyperhidrosis are encouraged to consult first with their primary care doctor.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- In recognition of her leadership skills, Dr. Lucas was named medical director of Boston Hope, the 1,000-bed hospital at the Boston Convention Center that served COVID-19 patients. During the first surge of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Salem Hospital care for more COVID patients than any community hospital in Massachusetts and dramatically expanded its critical care capacity. Dr. Gordon's steady hand, clinical acumen and calm demeanor proved essential to patients, families and colleagues at Salem Hospital and Mass General Brigham. In addition, it is estimated that he made 250,000 house calls to patients in and around Salem. 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
- 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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- Spine Care North Shore Orthopedics - Salem Hospital
- Back and spine patients typically begin their treatment plan by meeting with one of our physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians to evaluate whether non-surgical treatment options, such as physical therapy, medication, or injections can provide relief. They work with patients to provide the safest and most effective care and collaborate to provide up-to-date treatment approaches. Patients having back and spine surgery are cared for in our state-of-the-art surgery center and most go home from the hospital the same day. Those patients who require an overnight stay will enjoy spacious, private rooms at Salem Hospital with staff who are specially trained to care for orthopedic and spine patients. All of our surgical patients enjoy free valet parking and other amenities.
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