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- Why Choose Us? | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- As a member of Mass General Brigham, Salem Hospital offers our patients world-class care in a supportive and convenient location, close to home and family. Our compassionate and supportive clinical teams are dedicated to organizing care plans around the needs of each patient and their family. Our orthopedic surgical navigators offer extra support and communication for patients and families undergoing more complex care. All staff on these inpatient units are experienced in caring for orthopedic patients.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- NSMC, Lynn Community Health Center and the City of Lynn partnered to offer COVID-19 testing at the Ingalls School in downtown Lynn. Pictured: NSMC staff Natasha Shah, M.D., left and Dierdre Smith-Horton, LICSW, distribute free care kits to local residents. For the past several months, NSMC has joined Lynn community partners to host a series of outreach events where residents can receive free COVID-19 testing and Care Kits containing masks, hand sanitizer, soap and information in multiple languages about avoiding COVID-19. To date more than 40,000 Care kits have been distributed to Lynn residents. North Shore Medical Center is a regional health care provider headquartered in Salem, Mass., and includes NSMC Salem Hospital, multiple outpatient facilities and the physician network known as North Shore Physicians Group. NSMC and Massachusetts General Hospital together provide care at the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care and the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers.
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- Commitment to Community | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Salem Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality care for every patient who needs us and to measurable improvements in the local population's health status. Through our Community Benefit Program, we collaborate with community stakeholders to enhance existing programs and develop new programs to respond to the health care needs of priority populations in our community. The 2021 Salem Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment CHNA and implementation planning process was undertaken to inform our community-based efforts as well as to adhere to requirements set by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- SALEM, MA – Salem Hospital dedicated a new sculpture on its grounds Thursday, commemorating patients and families who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and honoring its heroic healthcare workers who cared for the community during this historic and extremely difficult time. Officials say they hope it will serve as a place of reflection for the entire Salem Hospital family and a reminder of the vital role we all play in caring for one another. When the world was facing fears, and so much uncertainty about exactly what we were dealing with, this team…rose up with compassion, courage and such a dedication to care for patients,” said president and chief operating officer Roxanne Ruppel, “I hope this space, and these sculptures really instill pride in what were able to do together.” In response, several medical units were converted to COVID ICUs to care for the sickest patients, outpatient COVID clinics and testing centers were created, while robust community outreach services were put into place to support prevention, care and vaccination efforts.
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- Preparing for Your Visit | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Immediately after registering you will be seen by a triage nurse who will assess your child’s medical care needs. As quickly as possible, you and your child will be brought to an exam room where a team of pediatricians and nurses specially trained in pediatric emergency care will exam your child. In some cases, the pediatric physician treating your child may decide that your child needs overnight care. Your child will be admitted to our extended care area, designed for children who need a little more time in the hospital. Here, your child will continue to be cared for by our team of talented physicians, nurses and staff.
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- Internal Medicine Specialist - Salem Hospital
- Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, offers nearly 100 internal medicine physicians who provide comprehensive care.
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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. World-class cardiac surgery in Boston with post-operative interventional cardiology care on the North Shore. The Heart Center at Salem Hospital has had a decades-long partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, making it possible for us to offer patients the highest quality of cardiac care in the North Shore region. Learn more about North Shore of Boston cardiac surgery options, or use our Find a Doctor feature to search for a cardiologist, a pediatric primary care physician, a specialist internal medicine physician or doctors in other fields.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- But the Burgers have not forgotten the care team that NSMC assembled to save their daughter’s life and have taken action to support a unique stress reduction program for pre-teen patients as a way of saying thanks. During her alarming decline, the Burgers consulted dozens of mental-health specialists and physicians trying to find a decisive diagnosis and appropriate care. We consider ourselves competent parents in terms of researching and finding care for our children,” says Todd, a management consultant and executive at a renewable energy company. “But in this case, we found it nearly impossible to find help no matter where we turned. Unable to provide the care needed, the hospital referred the Burgers to NSMC’s Inpatient Child Psychiatry Service. Dr. Bailey transferred his new patient to the pediatric emergency department at MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center and quickly pulled together a care team that included Jefferson Prince, M.D., Director of Child Psychiatry.
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- Conferences | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Chaos can be created on demand and scenarios can mimic physiologic changes just as they would occur in real patients during a critical care response or code blue. A multidisciplinary faculty panel attends the M&M conferences with goal to prevent reoccurrences medical care through process changes or provider education. The POCUS training is facilitated by Dr. Sameer Shah one of our critical care specialists. 2018--James Tulsky, MD, Palliative Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
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- Neurology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Our neurology physicians provide patient-focused, world-class medical care for patients with neurological diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and/or muscles. They care for patients with chronic headaches/migraines, problems with motor control movement disorders, tremors and back, leg or neck pain, as well as a range of other conditions. TeleNeurology videoconferencing and image sharing technology enables our physicians to consult with Massachusetts General Hospital neurologists about a patient's plan of care while staying at Salem Hospital. A Salem Hospital physician or nurse will be present during the evaluation and involved in every stage of your care. Our Teleneurology collaboration with Mass General enhances care for both patients and clinicians.
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- Preliminary Year | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- My training also provided me with skills on how to carefully and critically evaluate and analyze available medical literature to actively update my knowledge and provide the best care to my patients. The work environment was remarkable, as demonstrated by the fact that over the years some residents decided to stay after their residency either as hospitalist or primary care physician I was grateful to be trained in a healthcare setting that provided care to a patient population from different backgrounds and cultures which made the practice of medicine more enriching. First, the atmosphere at Salem Hospital is congenial with a huge emphasis on teamwork to provide the best evidence-based medical care for the patient.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- She immediately called her primary care physician who scheduled a mammogram at the Mass General/North Shore Breast Health Center in Danvers. The mammogram results came back unclear, which prompted her primary care physician to also order an ultrasound. I have no family history of breast cancer and was shocked by the news,” says the 39-year-old. “I never thought this would happen to me because I have always taken care of myself by eating well and exercising.” The oncology experts at the Cancer Center offer a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care using the most advanced technology and latest research available. I want to help raise money for other patients who might be battling cancer so they can receive the same excellent care that I did at North Shore Medical Center and the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center,” says Donahue.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- She arrived first with kidney stones, then the flu, and credits the care team for helping her and Colin through. “The staff could not have been more attentive or professional,” says Casey. “To a person, they always knew exactly what was happening with my changing health, which made us feel confident and well cared for.” With obstetricians and neonatologists who are on staff at both NSMC and Massachusetts General Hospital, a Level IIB Special Care Nursery that can treat babies born as early as 32 weeks, expertise in high-risk pregnancies and a state-of-the-art security system, the Birthplace offers the advantages of a major urban medical center in a community setting. But there’s something else that sets the Birthplace apart, says nurse manager Lisa Cavallaro, R.N., who has been part of the care team for close to three decades. Pre- and post-natal classes cover a range of topics including relaxation skills, pain management, massage, infant care, breastfeeding education and support, car seat safety, maternal care, nutrition and family adjustments.
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- Merry Mixers | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- This past fall, the Merry Mixers Organization presented a check for $90,000 to Salem Hospital, representing their largest gift ever to support pediatric care at the hospital. We can’t thank the Merry Mixers and their supporters enough for this incredibly generous gift,” says Brian Sanders, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at Salem Hospital. “We continue to be humbled by their steadfast support and thank each of them for caring for our youngest and most vulnerable patients.” This year’s donation is earmarked for Salem’s Special Care Nursery, Pediatric Emergency Care, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry services and the Behavioral Health Family Resource Center. Specific projects that will be funded include workshops to support children and teens, renovations to the Special Care Nursery and the purchase of a special bassinet for fragile infants.
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- Spirituality and Wellness | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The Spiritual Care team supports patients and their families within the faith community or spiritual philosophy that sustains them whether religious or secular. Using your values and beliefs to inform your goals of care Support practicing your faith in the hospital setting i.e., sacramental care, LED Shabbat candles, sacred text, etc.
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- NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
- Returning to a local hospital may beconvenient, but many smaller local facilities will not be able to adequately carefor you, resulting in inadequate care. In addition, the physicians at North ShoreMedical Center may not have privileges at these hospitals, and will not be able totake care of you should you require additional care.
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- Boston Pediatrics: Cardiology - Salem Hospital
- Children and adolescents with heart murmurs, chest pain or serious cardiac defects are referred to the dedicated cardiology clinic by their primary care physicians.
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- Mass General Brigham | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Founded in 1994 by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit health care system committed to patient care, biomedical research, teaching and service to the community both locally and globally. It includes community and specialty hospitals, a physician network, community health centers, home care and other health-related entities, and is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Collaboration among our institutions and health care professionals is central to efforts to advance our mission.
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- Substance Use Services | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The Bridge Clinic’s mission is to cover the treatment gap between emergency and long-term support by providing timely, compassionate care to patients at all stages of addiction. This transitional clinic works to engage and stabilize patients before connecting them to long-term, community-based care. The Bridge Clinic offers walk-in and appointment-based services including addiction medication, peer support and groups, treatment/resource coordination, mental health care, and safe use/harm reduction education.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Doucette chose the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center because he knew he could receive the best care, close to home. The physicians and nursing care teams are nationally recognized for their expertise in all aspects of cancer care and apply the latest advances in the field to screening and prevention, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment and rehabilitation.
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