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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- After her daughter, Mia, was born one month prematurely this past December, Amanda Meads found herself spending a lot of time—up to eight hours a day over a three-week period—in North Shore Medical Center’s Special Care Nursery. At the end of the day it was emotionally difficult to leave her at the hospital, but I knew she was in good hands.” Meads describes the renovated Special Care Nursery as warm, welcoming and comfortable. Located at NSMC Salem Hospital, the 12-bed Level IIB Special Care Nursery is designed to care for babies who need medical monitoring and specialized services not routinely available in standard maternity rooming-in environments or community hospital nurseries. NSMC’s close medical and nursing collaboration with the neonatal intensive care units at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital ensures the most advanced approach to infant care. A centralized bedside monitoring system facilitates faster and more accurate delivery of care.
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- Boston Pediatrics - Salem Hospital
- North Shore residents receive world-class pediatric care at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. Parents find a full spectrum of pediatric care at Salem Hospital that rivals any Boston pediatrics department. In addition to pediatric primary care, we offer a broad range of pediatric procedures and services, including diagnostic radiology, multidisciplinary evaluation, neurodevelopmental center, pediatrics rehabilitation services, and many other subspecialties. Find a pediatrics specialist or primary care physician near you. To find a pediatric specialist or primary care doctor in the greater Boston North Shore area, visit the Find a Doctor page.
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- Geriatric Medicine | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Geriatric medicine physicians at Salem Hospital diagnose and treat conditions and symptoms in older adults, providing comprehensive care, including screenings and preventative care. Primary care services are also available to patients living in a skilled nursing or rehabilitative facility through Extended Care. Primary care in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility Primary care for geriatric patients in a nursing or rehabilitative facility Transition of patients back to their primary care providers when they leave the facility
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- Boston Area Hospital - Salem Hospital
- Our patients receive exceptional medical and surgical care, the same as they would expect from a Boston area hospital. Our primary care physicians see patients at locations throughout the North Shore area, as well as at our hospitals near Boston. Our Heart Center rivals the cardiac care provided at any Boston area hospital. Our patients receive comprehensive cardiac care, including heart examinations, angioplasty and advanced cardiac surgery. Our pediatrics department partners with Boston pediatrics specialists at Mass General Brigham for Children, and offers complete care for newborns through young adults.
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- Internal Medicine Specialists Adult Primary Care - Salem Hospital
- Internal Medicine Specialists Adult Primary Care - Salem Hospital. Internal Medicine Specialists Adult Primary Care - Salem Hospital. Salem Hospital has 75 internal medicine physicians who provide exceptional primary care to North Shore families, including the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of illnesses. Our physicians offer complete physical examinations, routine health screenings and preventative care, with offices throughout the North Shore. Patients needing specialty consultations or care are referred to medical or surgical specialists at Salem Hospital, or in some cases, to Massachusetts General Hospital or Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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- Shoulder & Orthopedic Surgery Boston - Salem Hospital
- If you need shoulder reconstruction or shoulder replacement surgery, you will meet on of our total joint navigators who will guide you through the care and recovery process. No matter which procedure you require, our surgeons are trained in all types of shoulder surgery to provide you with the best possible care on your way to recovery. All staff on the orthopedic units are highly experienced in caring for orthopedic patients. Ryan Churchill, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the care of complex shoulder and elbow disorders. He maintains clinical interests in primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder and elbow fracture care, elbow arthroscopy, and arthroscopic shoulder procedures including rotator cuff repairs.
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Pulmonary and Critical Care Salem Hospital Mass General Brigham. Our pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine physicians provide comprehensive care to adult patients with pulmonary diseases, sleep disorders and critical illnesses. Critically ill patients with respiratory failure and multi-system diseases are cared for by physicians and critical care teams in our intensive care units. After sleep studies are complete, patients with sleep disorders are provided with comprehensive follow-up care and education.
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- Pediatric Primary Care Overview - Salem Hospital
- Pediatric primary care physicians at Salem Hospital treat children from infancy through young adulthood. After a child is discharged from the hospital, our pediatric hospitalists help ensure a smooth transition of care back to his or her pediatrician or family medicine physician. Many pediatric primary care physicians on the North Shore use a shared electronic medical record system.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Neonatologist Ihor Bilyk, M.D., quickly brought Candi to the Special Care Nursery SCN to stabilize her. Shortly after, Candi and Melina were transferred to the Massachusetts General Hospital MGH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU for additional care. Our Special Care Nursery has a very close relationship with the NICU at Massachusetts General Hospital. Once Candi grew stronger and was able to breath independently, she was transferred back to the Special Care Nursery on the Salem Hospital campus to continue her care. While in the SCN, Melina and the care team focused on developing Candi’s ability to breath and feed independently.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- The fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade national distinction program recognized Salem Hospital's achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. Our team is incredibly dedicated to our patients and ensuring that they receive the safest, most effective care possible," said David J. Roberts, M.D., president of Salem Hospital. Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. 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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- Obstetrics and Gynecology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- While most of our physicians offer complete obstetrical and gynecologic care, several physicians specialize in gynecologic care only. In all cases, a full range of routine care and specialty care is available. Our family-focused program includes prenatal care, educational programs and other services to ensure that families are well prepared for the new baby. A Level IIB Special Care Nursery is on site to provide more specialized care for those babies that need a little extra help. Comprehensive breast health care is provided through the Breast Health Center, which includes diagnostic imaging and procedures, surgery and complete cancer care.
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- North Shore Doctor - Salem Hospital
- All of our health care professionals are benefit from our secure electronic medical records system, which enables them to coordinate with other specialists and communicate with patients. 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. North Shore families have the option of choosing a family medicine physician who can provide primary care for all members of the family. By seeing the entire family, a family medicine doctor can better understand a family's health history and health dynamics, helping to improve overall health care outcomes.
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- Physician Q&A | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- What sets spine care at Salem Hospital apart? They help patients get care quickly and smoothly. This approach ensures our patients and their families are well-supported throughout their care. How does physical therapy help with spine care, whether or not you have surgery? Physical therapy is very important for spine care.
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- Advanced Wound and Hyperbaric Center Q&A | Salem Hospital
- Dr. Rae answers questions about wound care, including the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and other treatment options available at Salem Hospital. We'll make sure the dressing is easy for you to change on your own, so you can continue to care for your wound at home. What If I Need Further Care to Help Close My Wound? Why Do Patients Trust Salem Hospital for Their Wound Care? As a patient, you're an essential, active member of your care team.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- 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. The fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade national distinction program recognized NSMC’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. It is based on a hospital’s performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care. 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. Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward in the quality and safety of American health care.
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- Physicians of the North Shore - Salem Hospital
- Residents of Boston's North Shore receive comprehensive health care from the doctors at Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham. These physicians of the North Shore offer everything from primary care and pediatrics to surgery, as well as many other specialties. Outstanding primary care is offered by our internal medicine physicians, pediatric primary care doctors and family medicine specialists, and we have been recognized nationally as one of 25 hospitals in the U.S. that have achieved exemplary outcomes for surgical patient care. Our patients receive the latest gastroenterology treatment, are able to develop a successful diabetes treatment plan through our Diabetes Management Program, and receive the highest quality care in women's health, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, and many other fields of medicine.
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- Salem Hospital Celebrates 150 Years | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Salem Hospital has roots," says Maury E. McGough, MD, a primary care physician who came to the hospital in 1982 as a resident. Every change has been dramatic," says Suzanne, who has retired from the special care nursery and still works as a lactation consultant and hospital chaplain. We're able to offer a level of care that doesn't happen in a lot of community hospitals because of the depth of what we can do." I encourage all my family and friends to receive their medical and surgical care at this remarkable institution." That's the mission of Salem - to take care of our community."
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- 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. We are committed to partnering with patients, families and community members to integrate their perspective into how care is delivered to patients. One initiative that stands out for me was the End of Life Care effort to promote “The Conversation,” a project dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care with their healthcare providers and family. Reviewed and provided feedback on the “Welcome to the Intensive Care Unit” pamphlet from the Critical Care Committee. Informational presentation on SO/GI Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, “Caring for Transgender Patients at Salem Hospital”, and the Gender Affirming Inpatient Room Assignment policy.
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- Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- To meet the high standards of MBSAQIP, the NSMC Bariatric Program met essential criteria for staffing, training and facility infrastructure and protocols for care, ensuring its ability to support patients with severe obesity. Accredited bariatric surgery centers provide not only the hospital resources necessary for optimal care of severely obese patients, but also the support and resources that are necessary to address the entire spectrum of care and needs of bariatric patients, from the pre-hospital phase through the post-operative care and treatment process. The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, founded in 1983, was formed to advance the art and science of metabolic and bariatric surgery by continually improving the quality and safety of care and treatment of people with obesity and related diseases through educational and support programs for surgeons and integrated health 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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- Filtered Press Item List | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
- Brudnicks Put a Premium on Care at NSMC With a $500,000 gift to NSMC’s Best Care, Right Place campaign to support The Brudnick Breast Health Center at Salem Hospital, Brudnick and his wife, Susan, are helping to ensure that others on the North Shore have access to state-of-the-art care when they need it. The mammogram results came back unclear, which prompted her primary care physician to also order an ultrasound. Brudnicks Put a Premium on Care at NSMC Kim Kimball's breast cancer treatment included a high quality of care and state-of-the-art technology -- and was just minutes from her home in Wenham.
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