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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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Patient Cost Estimator | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Patient Cost Estimator Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient Cost Estimator Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Contact the Patient Financial Experience at 617-726-3884 option 2. You will then receive an estimate from Patient Access/Financial Counseling. Please do not contact Patient Billing Solutions with this sensitive information via e-mail.
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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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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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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Oncologist Karen Krag Brings Experience as Both Physician and Patient to Role as 2014 Cancer WALK Co-Chair. In an instant, my life changed,” Karen Krag in blue, with a patient recalls. “I had to stop my medical practice and change from caregiver to patient.” In her 30 years as an oncologist, Karen Krag, M.D., has always empathized with her patients—to help them cope with their diagnoses, make decisions about their treatment and manage the effects of cancer on their physical and emotional health. In an instant, my life changed,” she recalls. “I had to stop my medical practice and change from caregiver to patient.” My cancer is a part of my life now, but it isn’t my whole life,” says Dr. Krag. “Like my patients, I do my best to live with my diagnosis and to fully enjoy and appreciate where I am today.”
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
We are thrilled, but not surprised, by this outpouring of community investment, led by the visionary philanthropy of the Davenport family,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer. “Taken together, these gifts will enable Salem Hospital to provide the best possible care across our community, treating each patient holistically. There has been a well-documented rise in the demand for behavioral health services in recent years, leaving health care systems straining to meet wide-ranging patient needs. By expanding this capacity, patients can be managed in practices that specialize in mental health care, rather than in busy Emergency Departments, inpatient units, and primary care offices. The psychiatric team works collaboratively with the medical team to more quickly address mental illness and care for patients more holistically, leading to better outcomes. Thanks to the Davenport Fund Committee and all our supporters, Salem Hospital is well positioned to provide truly integrated and holistic care to our patients in an area of critical need.”
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Fused with natural light and designed for an ideal patient experience, the décor includes glass panels etched with images from the former Union Hospital Healing Garden that bring a relaxing and therapeutic feeling of nature into the new space. This beautiful facility is the culmination of a plan to provide the local community with safe, convenient, patient-friendly access to the medical services they use most,” says David J. Roberts, M.D., President of North Shore Medical Center, a member of Mass General Brigham. “It is supported by a state-of-the-art, acute care community hospital in Salem and the full spectrum of exceptional ... Walk-ins are always welcome, however, patients are encouraged to check in online or by phone. Should patients require follow-up care, they may be referred to primary or specialty care physicians. 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
As an organization, we have created a number of new opportunities for our patients and families to be involved in the care we provide,” says Martha Page, R.N., Director of Patient Safety. By way of example, she cites the patient-centered rounding that currently takes place in the intensive care units and cardiac surgery unit; the new IPACE care model on Davenport 5 that centers around patient and family involvement; and the inclusion of patients on several process improvement teams. Another forum for members of the North Shore community to have a voice in the care delivery and safety programs at NSMC is the Patient Family Advisory Council PFAC. Meeting on a monthly basis, the committee has been involved in a variety of projects to date, including the creation of a medication safety brochure and a new website offering information on patient safety and other related topics. The group is also creating a new recognition award to honor excellence in delivering patient-centered care. “Patients, families and community members play an extremely important role in enhancing the quality of care we deliver,” says Page. “Their firsthand knowledge is invaluable and I encourage any staff member or team looking for perspective on a project or initiative to consider runn...
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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
Salem Hospital earns another ‘A’ grade for Patient Safety: Leapfrog Group recognizes Salem Hospital for commitment to quality Salem, MA, May 10, 2022 – 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. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. As our healthcare system continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of Salem Hospital for its sustained commitment to patient safety, day in and day out,” says Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievement and that is only possible with a 24/7 effort by the entire healthcare workforce to... 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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Patient and Family Feedback | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Patient and Family Feedback Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient and Family Feedback Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Patient feedback is extremely important because it keeps us informed and gives us the opportunity to make improvements where needed. If you have a concern, complaint, or feedback about your experience at Salem Hospital, please contact Patient and Family Relations: We welcome nominations by patients and family members, visitors, and staff.
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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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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is self-administered by the patient using a mask inhaler giving them complete control during labor. A patient simply takes a few breaths of the nitrous oxide at the beginning of a contraction to help alleviate the pain, and within a minute it leaves her system. Unlike an epidural, nitrous oxide can be administered within minutes of a patient choosing to use it. Nitrous oxide is ideal for patients early in labor before they get an epidural, for patients who do not want an epidural or for patients who are too close to delivery to get an epidural. In addition to having little to no side effects on the patient or baby, nitrous oxide also allows patients more opportunity for movement during the delivery process.
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Visitor Information | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Hospitalized patients may have two visitors at a time. One patient visitor or support person is preferred in select outpatient areas, however up to two visitors/support people may be allowed. Some outpatient areas still allow only allow one patient visitor or support person. Parents/guardians of patients under 18, attorneys of patients, and companions for patients with physical/intellectual disabilities. Special Care Nursery – Two parents or one parent and one support person may accompany/visit a neonatal patient.
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In the News | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Getting to the heart of it: lead cardiologists share patient journey care North Shore Medical Center earns 'A' grade for Patient Safety 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. Recently, we set up a virtual visit with a 91-year-old patient, who would be at very high risk for complications from COVID-19 if he were exposed to it.
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North Shore Doctor - Salem Hospital
North Shore patients can find a North Shore doctor in virtually any field of medicine at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. Patients can also search for doctors by clinical specialty and location; for example, searching for "Salem + pediatrics". Results can be filtered to show only doctors who are accepting new patients, saving time for patients seeking a new North Shore doctor. One of the most important relationships patients have is with their primary care physician. North Shore primary care physicians work in close collaboration with other Salem Hospital doctors who are world-class specialists in surgery, cardiology, cancer and many other fields, in order to coordinate treatment and offer each patient the highest level of care.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience. For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.” The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from millions of records provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This year, among other methodology refinements, U.S. News incorporated new data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance and on care provided to outpatients, nearly doubling the number of patients included in its annual data analysis.
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Cardiac Exams - Salem Hospital
Tilt table exams: help identify why a patient may be experiencing fainting spells by enabling the patient to faint under controlled conditions. Holter monitors and event monitors: testing devices that determine whether a patient's heart is experiencing irregular rhythms. Patients requiring cardiac surgery have the procedure done by cardio vascular surgeons at Mass General, while all other aspects of post-operative care are provided through our Heart Center. Angioplasty – a life-saving procedure that can quickly open blocked arteries in patients suffering a heart attack. Heart failure program – comprehensive education to heart failure patients to help them successfully manage their illness after leaving the hospital.
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Deciding to have surgery - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
Discover one patient's empowering experience within the Surgical Weight Management Program at Salem Hospital. However, it is nonetheless important for any patient to exhaust all medical approaches to weight loss through diet and exercise first. Fortunately, many patients report that their cravings for certain foods change over time. In our monthly support groups patients draw strength from each other and benefit from ongoing education provided within the group. We also provide personal counseling with a professional experienced in working with patients who have had weight loss surgery.
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Comprehensive evaluation - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
All patients who are considering bariatric surgery receive a multidisciplinary consultation at the start of the process. The consultation is a thorough medical and psychological assessment, which may result in the patient deciding to enroll in our non-surgical or surgical management programs. All decisions about patient care are made collaboratively with the patient, the Weight Management team and the referring physician. This consultation takes place only after a patient has attended one of our information sessions Patient are sometimes referred for additional medical testing, such as a stress test or a sleep study.
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