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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Patient Rights | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Our Patient Code of Conduct helps us to meet this goal. Salem Hospital emphasizes the importance of respecting patients’ rights to all members of our staff. We also ask you and your visitors to understand your responsibilities as a patient of Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, and to be considerate of the rights of others. As a patient at Salem Hospital, you have these rights: To expect reasonable continuity of care, and to be informed by physicians and other caregivers of available and realistic patient care options when hospital care is no longer appropriate.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • The bi weekly appointments typically have four patients or more and start with a five-minute orientation about the plan for the appointment. All patients sign a confidentiality agreement not to share information about other patients. A medical assistant takes the blood pressure readings of all patients and then Dr. Parseghian reviews each patient’s case, asking and answering questions. Then the doctor or nutritionist educates the group about a specific subject and the patients share tips or challenges. In a patient with Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not secrete sufficient insulin, and the body is resistant to it.
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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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  • Gastric Sleeve Procedure - Salem Hospital
  • Because the stomach is so much smaller after a gastric sleeve procedure, the amount of food a patient can eat is greatly restricted, facilitating significant weight loss. A gastric sleeve weight loss procedure offers several advantages to patients: In addition to gastric sleeve procedure, our bariatric surgeons offer patients a variety of weight loss procedure options. Over the past 15 years, we have helped over a thousand patients to achieve dramatic, long-term results in weight loss and overall improvement in their health. We work carefully with each patient to evaluate their health and readiness for surgery, and to choose the weight loss procedure best suited to their goals and physical condition.
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  • Patient Safety | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • This is part of our safety system to verify that the right patient is receiving the right treatment. While you are our patient in the hospital, all your medications will be: Before your nurse gives you your medication, he or she may scan a barcode on your patient bracelet and on the medication itself. We screen every patient for the risk of falls upon entry to the hospital and regularly thereafter. Patient beds are kept in the lowest position possible
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