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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Salem Hospital earns another ‘A’ grade for Patient Safety Salem, MA, November 10, 2021 – 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. I thank the leadership and staff of Salem Hospital for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times." 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. 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
- Press Item Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. '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. We have an incredible team here who are so dedicated to our patients,” said David J. Roberts, M.D., president of NSMC. “Even in this demanding year of COVID-19, they have made sure that our patients receive the highest quality care. We are extremely grateful to hospital leadership and health care workers who have remained steadfast in prioritizing patient safety as our nation battles COVID-19,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “This ‘A’ is a testament to those who work for North Shore Medical Center and their commitment to putting patient safety first. 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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- 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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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Pictured: Lynn Gatti Walton, RN, BSN, Program Director, leads an educational session with patients in our new dedicated classroom on the Salem campus. Physicians may enter a referral into EPIC for a patient to attend the program. Under the direct supervision of the program medical director, the team design a personalized program of aerobic exercise and muscle conditioning for each patient. Patients' eating habits are reviewed and education is provided on ways to incorporate heart-healthy foods. Stress Management: We provide help with the emotional stresses common to patients with lung disease.
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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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- Substance Use Services | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our approach is patient-centered and we welcome all patients, regardless of the stage of their recovery. Intensive Outpatient services help patients who are recently sober. The Salem Hospital Bridge Clinic is here to support patients on their journey toward recovery. The Bridge Clinic’s mission is to cover the treatment gap between emergency and long-term support by providing timely, compassionate care to patients at all stages of addiction. This transitional clinic works to engage and stabilize patients before connecting them to long-term, community-based 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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- 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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- Our patients think the world of our primary care physicians, and with timely appointments,convenient offi ce locations and a commitment to giving you the care and support you needto stay healthy, it’s easy to see why. We teach patients that surgery is just part of the process,”Dr. Rivera says. “Motivation—a commitment to a healthy dietand exercise—is also key to a successful outcome.”
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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
- 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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- 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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