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- Geriatric Medicine | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Primary care services are also available to patients living in a skilled nursing or rehabilitative facility through Extended Care. Primary care for geriatric patients in a nursing or rehabilitative facility Primary care services for patients living in a skilled nursing or rehabilitative facility are available. On-call 24 hours to receive alerts from the nursing facility about a patient's medical status Transition of patients back to their primary care providers when they leave the facility
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Photo Caption: L Dr. Phillip Rice, Jr., Chair of Emergency Medicine and R Dr. Mark Schechter, Chair of Psychiatry cut the ribbon Oct. 27 to open the Adult Mental Health Unit at Salem Hospital, which will provide emergency mental health care to local patients. To meet the growing demands of North Shore patients, provide a more therapeutic care environment and help reduce wait times in the Emergency Department, Salem Hospital will open an Acute Mental Health Unit AMU on Friday, October 28. This 16-bed unit will provide care for adult emergency behavioral health patients. The unit will be staffed by mental health professionals working closely with colleagues in the hospital’s Epstein Center for Behavioral Health, which provides inpatient mental health care to pediatric, adult and senior patients. 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.
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery - Salem Hospital
- Patients on Boston’s North Shore requiring cardiothoracic surgery find world-class cardiothoracic surgeons through Salem Hospital's decades-long collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital. Cardiac surgery is now performed at Mass General, while all other aspects of a patient’s heart care are provided here on the North Shore. Patients undergo cardiothoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, while all other aspects of a patient’s heart care are provided through Salem Hospital's Heart Center. Patients in need of cardiothoracic surgery may seek referrals through cardiovascular medicine physicians or by calling 866.644.8910. Patients may also use Find a Doctor to locate and contact a cardiothoracic surgeon, as well as other specialists, for example a physician who treats thoracic outlet syndrome or a surgeon who performs gastric sleeve surgery.
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- Salem Hospitals, North Shore Doctor - Salem Hospital
- At the mild/moderate level, Mass General Brigham employees are no longer required to wear a facility-issued mask during direct interactions in clinical locations with patients. We are also no longer strongly recommending that patients and visitors do the same in these situations.
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- Sports Medicine | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our experts specialize in sports injuries in recreational, amateur and professional athletes and use the most advanced diagnostic, treatment and conditioning approaches to keep patients active and performing. Patients with certain sports injuries, such as ACL tears, shoulder labral tears or meniscus injuries, may require surgery to make a full recovery. Patients whose surgery requires an overnight stay at Salem Hospital will enjoy spacious, private rooms as well as the free valet parking and other amenities. All staff on these inpatient units are specially trained to care for orthopedic patients. Patients with an orthopedic or sports-related injury to muscles, bones or joints can receive same-day care at Mass General Brigham Orthopedics Walk-In Peabody.
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- Obstetrics-Gynecology | North Shore Physicians Group
- Patients may see an OBGYN doctor at our offices in Danvers, Salem and Swampscott. We also have neonatologists and certified nurse midwives on staff, and all work together to care for patients throughout the process of labor, delivery and recovery. For patients requiring advanced treatment in specialized areas of obstetrics-gynecology medicine, we collaborate closely with specialists from Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to obstetrics-gynecology, we offer North Shore patients convenient access to comprehensive medical care. NSPG patients can also get referrals to a spine surgeon, gastroenterologist or any of our pediatric specialists, pulmonary care specialists, rheumatologists and more.
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- Heart Examinations - Salem Hospital
- For patients on Boston's North Shore, our Heart Center offers fully integrated cardiac services, including comprehensive testing services. For patients who experience fainting spells, this device enables physicians to produce and observe a fainting spell under controlled conditions. Our Heart Center offers comprehensive and integrated cardiac services to North Shore patients. Cardiac surgery is now performed at Mass General, while all other aspects of a patient’s heart care are provided through the Heart Center, including cardiac exams. We provide a range of clinical programs to help patients and their families manage their recovery from cardiac surgery.
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- Gastric Bypass Boston - Salem Hospital
- For patients residing on the North Shore or near Boston, gastric bypass surgery at Salem Hospital provides exceptional care close to home. Located just 25 minutes north of Boston, our weight loss program offers Boston and North Shore patients high quality care in a convenient location. Patients discuss options with a bariatric surgeon, get stress test heart examinations and receive a psychiatric evaluation. Following surgery, patients receive nutrition counseling, assistance in developing an exercise regimen, and ongoing education and support. Patients meet physicians, ask questions and get more information.
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- Cardiac Surgery Boston - Salem Hospital
- For cardiac surgery, Boston area patients receive world-class care through our collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital. Cardiac surgery is now performed at Mass General, while all other aspects of a patient’s heart care are provided here at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. This procedure is the fastest way to open blocked arteries in patients experiencing a heart attack. The Heart Center offers a variety of cardiac evaluation services that give cardiologists and cardiac surgeons a thorough understanding of a patient's heart function. This physician-supervised program provides comprehensive education, exercise and behavioral and nutritional counseling for patients who have recently had a heart attack or cardiac treatment.
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- Breast Imaging Diagnostics 3D Mammography
- We offer patients the full spectrum of mammography screening and advanced diagnostic exams, including 3-D mammography, also called tomosynthesis. A radiologist specializing in breast imaging is on site and reviews and interprets exams while patients wait. If a suspicious area is detected, patients can be scheduled for a follow-up appointment or diagnostic procedure within 48 hours. If necessary, patients may also be referred to us for a breast surgery consultation and comprehensive cancer treatment. Our experts are also a resource for second opinions for patients considering treatment options.
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- 3D Mammography - Salem Hospital
- Improves the likelihood of detecting multiple breast tumors, which occur in 15% of breast cancer patients. By helping doctors more effectively pinpoint the size, shape and location of abnormalities in the breast, 3D mammography improves detection, results in fewer callbacks and provides patients with greater peace of mind about their health. The Breast Health Center is a collaborative, multidisciplinary program that offers North Shore patients the highest caliber of care in breast health. Patients receive personal, compassionate and confidential care individually designed to meet her needs.
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- Back Pain Surgery - Salem Hospital
- Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, provides a range of treatment options for patients who need back pain surgery. As the largest health care provider on the North Shore, we provide patients access to a world-class back and spine specialist, as well as referrals to excellent sub-specialists at other hospitals in the Mass General Brigham network. Spine physicians work closely with patients and other neurological specialists to develop the best course of treatment for patients experiencing back pain. Patients will likely first consult with our medical spine specialists to explore non-surgical treatment options.
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- Gastroenterology Boston - Salem Hospital
- Many of our gastroenterology procedures are provided on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to receive care close to home on the North Shore rather than having to travel to a gastroenterology Boston practice. In addition, our membership in Mass General Brigham means that our patients have access to the world class specialists at hospitals like Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Patients on Boston's North Shore receive the same comprehensive gastroenterology care they would receive at a gastroenterology Boston practice.
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- Cardiac Ablation Procedure - Salem Hospital
- The Heart Center at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, offers exceptional care for patients in need of a cardiac ablation procedure. A cardiac ablation procedure is performed by the specialists in our cardiac electrophysiology program, which evaluates and treats patients with fast and slow heart rates, heart palpitations, blackout spells and lightheadedness. The cardiac ablation procedure normally takes 3 to 6 hours, during which patients may be sedated. Cardiac ablation is performed in an electrophysiology lab or operating suite where patients can be closely monitored
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The program teaches patients about exercise, nutrition and stress management to help them live a more heart-healthy lifestyle. Impressed with the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, he serves as a volunteer spokesperson, talking to other patients about the program. He also works as a volunteer greeter at NSMC Union Hospital helping the many patients and families who come through the facility each day.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- A core component of multidisciplinary care is a tumor board where the specialists present and discuss a patient’s imaging scans, pathology, medical history, and other records together. We have found that the coordination of care really improves a patient’s cancer experience, and can elevate the standard of cancer care that we provide,” said Dr. Dias. “Coordinated care is an integral part of comprehensive cancer care, which involves physicians and patients working together to address the myriad issues affecting millions of cancer patients.”
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- Cardiac Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation - Salem Hospital
- Patients in need of cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation come to the Heart Center at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, for world-class cardiac care. Atrial fibrillation is a common type of cardiac arrhythmia, a condition where a patient’s heart beats too quickly or irregularly. Because cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation is a minimally invasive, many patients are able to go home the same day. Some patients experience mild symptoms after surgery, including discomfort in the chest or bruising around the area where the catheters were inserted. Patients may use Find A Doctor to search for physicians, filtering by last or first name, location, specialty, gender and languages.
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- Salem Pediatrics - Salem Hospital
- Patients with developmental, social-emotional and behavioral problems are treated at our neurodevelopmental center. Our pediatric primary care physicians also refer patients to Boston pediatrics specialists from Mass General for Children in Boston, who see patients on our Salem campus or at the Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center. Pediatric hospitalists manage the care of patients admitted to Salem Hospital.
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- Hyperhidrosis Treatment - Salem Hospital
- Hyperhidrosis causes patients significant functional impairment and social distress. Patients experiencing hyperhidrosis should always consult with a doctor for diagnosis and potential treatment. 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 may seek hyperhidrosis treatment through their primary care physician, or by contacting Dr. Allan at 978.745.1581.
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- Hospital Near Boston - Salem Hospital
- Through our membership in Mass General Brigham, our patients also have access to the talented specialists at leading Boston hospitals such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. In our Heart Center on the Salem campus patients receive fully integrated cardiac services, including heart examinations, angioplasty, electrophysiology, heart failure care and more. Our clinical collaborations with Mass General mean that our patients have access to some of the best doctors in the world -- here on the North Shore and near Boston.
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