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- For The Press | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Salem Hospital protects the privacy and confidentiality of our patients. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HIPAA specifies the purposes for which information may and may not be released without authorization from the patient. Information about the condition and location of an inpatient, outpatient or emergency department patient may be released only if an inquiry specifically identifies the patient by name. Any additional patient information may only be provided with written consent of the patient. Our patient condition reports follow the American Hospital Association guidelines for release of information.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Must be over 18, unless the child of the patient Attorneys of patients and companions for patients with intellectual and/or physical disabilities They also direct patients to their appointments and visitors to their loved ones. Instructions will be given to patients about next steps. Birthplace patients should go directly to the Birthplace.
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- Patient Family Advisory Council | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patient Family Advisory Council Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient Family Advisory Council Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. The Patient Family Advisory Council PFAC provides an opportunity for patients, families and the community to have input into patient care and safety programs at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. Provided feedback on Patient Communication Boards in patient rooms on new medical floor “Pingree 4”. Provided feedback to MGB Patient Experience Leaders on 21st Century cures Act FAQ and Mass Highway Fact Sheet
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- Our patients think the world of our primary care physicians and with timely appointments,convenient office locations and a commitment to giving you the care and support you needto stay healthy, it’s easy to see why. The procedure is safe, causes minimal pain to thepatient and is highly effective.” An anesthetic can also be injected into the triggerpoint to help ease pain. Dr. Mahooti also recommends physical therapy anddeep tissue massage for some patients suffering with triggerpoints, but finds that many prefer the injections because theyare often less painful, performed in an office setting and aretypically covered by health insurance.
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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 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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- 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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- 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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- Insurance and Payment | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Patients can get cost estimates of common health care services by using our cost estimator tool, through Patient Gateway, or by calling Patient Billing Solutions at 617-726-3884. A health insurance policy is a contract between a patient and the insurance company, not between the patient and Salem Hospital. Our financial counselors do however help patients who want to better understand their coverage. Enroll at Mass General Brigham Patient Gateway to create an account and pay a bill online. Please include patient account number on the check.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Opening November 3, 2019, at 6 a.m., the new ED at NSMC Salem Hospital is bigger, brighter and equipped with the most advanced technology to care for patients on the North Shore. “This is a state-of-the-art emergency department,” says Phillip Rice, Jr., M.D., Chair of Emergency Medicine at NSMC. “You’re not going to get better care anywhere else.” The new ED consolidates the Union and Salem emergency departments and features dedicated areas for treating adult, pediatric and behavioral health patients, all accessible off “Main Street.” “Bringing all of our adult and pediatric emergency medicine physicians and nurses together in the new Salem facility will create collaboration across disciplines that will benefit our patients and s... Located in a brand-new building on the Dove Avenue side of our Salem campus, the facility has 65 spacious patient bays enclosed by sliding glass doors that enhance privacy for important patient-caregiver conversations. “It will be a wonderful environment for patients,” Federico says. The expanded facility will improve the flow of patients in and out of the ED and reduce wait times. “The number of beds in the ED will enable us to see more patients in a time-appropriate fashion,” Dr. Rice says. “We’ll also have the 120-bed Epstein Center for Behavioral Health and the new Pingree Floor with an additional 24 private rooms for medical patients to expedite admissions an... The new ED also offers on-site imaging technology, including CT scanning, ultrasound and X-ray, to provide patients quick, seamless access to these services. “We can’t wait to care for our patients in this beautiful new space,” Federico says. “It’s going to be great for the community.”
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- Internal Medicine Specialists - Salem Hospital
- Through our membership in Mass General Brigham, our patients have access to world-class care from specialists at top Boston-area hospitals. Patients of our internal medicine specialists benefit from our connected electronic medical records in a important ways. If a patient sees any physician in the network, or is admitted to any of the hospitals in the network, his or her doctors can access the medical record for accurate information. Whether a patient consults with an internal medicine physician or other specialist, on the North Shore or in Boston, each doctor has the information they need to provide the highest quality care. Results can be filtered to show only internal medicine specialists who are accepting new patients.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Every Friday morning, Brenda Minor, M.D., a primary care physician with North Shore Physicians Group NSPG, laces up her sneakers and joins a group of patients at the Northshore Mall or a nearby park for their weekly “Walk with a Doc” walking club. Patient appointments run no less than 30 minutes and often last an hour so that patients can discuss their medical concerns in more complexity. Patients and physicians describe MD VIP in this video: I see this as an investment in my health,” says Danvers resident Burnett Crateau, a longtime patient of Dr. Minor and a member of the walking club. “The health assessment I received at my physical made it well worth the expense, and then on top of that, I’ve been happily surprised with the extra group activities. This latter point, Dr. Szymanski says, is important to emphasize in today’s increasingly complex healthcare environment. “As part of this program, we will oversee each patient’s care across the entire continuum, whether it’s a consultation with a specialist, a hospital visit, home care or rehab,” he explains. “We will act as the single point of contact for other caregivers and fam...
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