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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The NSMC change is part of a systemwide Mass General Brigham brand realignment that better communicates a common purpose – to build an integrated healthcare system with patients at its center. With the full range of capabilities of world-class clinicians and staff at academic medical centers, renowned specialty hospitals, community hospitals and community sites, patients and communities can benefit from exceptional care and innovation across the full spectrum of health care. According to Laura Fleming, NSMC Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, “The partnership we have forged—and continue to forge—with Mass General Brigham has been critically important to our success and to ensuring that our patients receive the very best care. The updated brand identity communicates more clearly than ever that Salem Hospital, North Shore Physicians Group and Mass General Brigham are working together as one to improve the lives of patients across the North Shore.” 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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- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our community of obstetrician/gynecologists can provide initial reproductive medicine services to our patients. Patients who need additional evaluation and treatment are referred to the Mass General Fertility Center at the Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center Danvers. Fertility patients can receive the majority of their fertility testing and treatment at the practice site in Danvers, while Intrauterine Insemination IUI and In Vitro Fertilization egg retrievals and embryo transfers are performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. For gynecology patients experiencing hormonal problems, our reproductive endocrinology specialists can provide diagnostic and treatment plans to address abnormal vaginal bleeding, excess hair loss or growth, fibroids, alternatives to hysterectomy and menopause management. Our physicians work closely with male infertility specialists and genetic counselors, as well as with the oncologists at the Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center for patients facing a cancer diagnosis with a need for fertility preservation.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Bringing together experts in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, hyperbaric therapy and wound care, the Center offers treatments for a wide range of circulatory problems to help patients resume physical activities, slow or stop the progression of vascular disease and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Many patients can alleviate symptoms with simple lifestyle changes such as exercise and improved diet. To help patients suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease PAD—a narrowing of the peripheral arteries, most commonly in the legs, but also in the stomach, arms, or head—NSMC recently launched a comprehensive, physician-supervised program. This service gives patients practical guidance and treatment options, including exercise therapy, to reduce the cramping and muscle pain caused by PAD and improve their quality of life. We’re excited about the many ways our expanded service will benefit our patients.”
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Parking on Salem Campus | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patients scheduled for an endoscopy or colonoscopy should enter the hospital from the upper entrance off Highland Ave. and follow signage to the Endoscopy entrance. The Lab and Vascular Services building has parking spaces in front for lab and infusion services patients. There are two designated parking areas for our Emergency Department, as well as handicapped parking for ED patients. Outpatient pediatric and adolescent Behavioral Health patients and visitors use our Main Entrance.
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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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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The program has helped hundreds of patients learn more about natural cures for heart disease, such as stress management, exercise and nutrition. Patients can, however, attend as many meetings as needed to successfully make changes as they seek. NSMC’s 12-week Cardiac Rehabilitation Program teaches patients about heart health, exercise, nutrition and stress management skills to help patients more fully recover from a heart attack or surgery and adopt strategies to help live a more heart-healthy lifestyle. Healing Your Heart picks up where Cardiac Rehab leaves off for patients who need more peer support," said Dr. Zarren. In each class, patients begin with a process of centering and finding a focus to let go of the stresses of the outside world and to focus on being present, in the moment.
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- Heart Failure Clinic | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Team members work closely with patients and their primary care physicians throughout the process. Our outpatient clinic provides comprehensive education to heart failure patients, enabling them to successfully manage their illness after they leave the hospital. Patients meet regularly with one of our heart failure nurses. Heart Center patients may self-refer to the Heart Failure clinic or may request a physician referral.
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- Endocrinology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Dr. Neelima Singh above was featured in a Boston Globe article about her successful approach to tracking her patients' progress. Salem Hospital no longer offers a comprehensive diabetes management program, but support is available for patients who are diagnosed with diabetes. Patients with diabetic foot wounds that are slow to heal may qualify for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy HBOT treatment at our Advanced Wound Center. Patients admitted to Salem hospital with an endocrine disorder are overseen by Lydie Pani, M.D. who fills a special role as an endocrine hospitalist. She manages patients while they are in the hospital, collaborating with their endocrinologist and primary care physician.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Dr. Rabin immediately made an appointment for Sawtell to see David Slovut, M.D., Ph.D., a specialist at the NSMC Vascular Center, the only comprehensive, collaborative vascular service on the North Shore that combines a team of vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and interventional cardiologists to treat patients with vascular disease.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Phase 1, which prioritizes all healthcare personnel working with COVID-19 patients, is slated to run through February 2021.
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- Cardio Vascular Surgeons - Salem Hospital
- Patients on Boston’s North Shore who require cardiothoracic surgery have access to world-class cardio vascular surgeons through our 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 through the our Heart Center, including interventional cardiology, cardiac exams, angioplasty, electrophysiology, heart failure care, and more. Together, they provide patients the highest level of compassionate, professional care.
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- Prenatal Care | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- All of our obstetric physicians and midwives are offering virtual appointments to our patients. We’ve recently launched the Babyscripts app for our obstetrics patients. Through this app, our patients have 24/7 access to accurate pregnancy, delivery and postpartum information, as well as hospital-specific content like directions, visiting hours and COVID-19 updates right on their smartphone. If you’re one of our obstetrics patients and are interested in enrolling in the app or learning more about it, please call your physician’s office.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- She was having debilitating symptoms every day, while also trying to wean herself towards lower levels of Prednisone, an anti-inflammatory drug that has side effects and also may leave patients more susceptible to infections. The NSMC Pulmonary Rehabilitation program is designed to help patients with lung diseases – such as COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis and cystic fibrosis – reduce their shortness of breath and improve the quality of their lives. Benkert is quick to offer encouragement to other patients with pulmonary disease contemplating joining the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program. “Try to put aside worries and other experiences and go in with an open mind.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- At the first group a nurse discussed the medical aspects of diabetes as well as the typical feelings most patients have when they are diagnosed.
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