NSMC in the News
5/8/2013
NSMC PCP wins the Junior Investigator Award
- Salem News
North Shore Medical Center primary care physician Adrienne Allen recently received the Junior Investigator Award for her original research published in Annals of Internal Medicine, an internal medicine journal.
North Shore Medical Center primary care physician Adrienne Allen recently received the Junior Investigator Award for her original research published in Annals of Internal Medicine, an internal medicine journal.
4/24/2013
North Shore hospitals see blast victims
- Salem News
As victims of the Boston Marathon bomb blasts were rushed to Boston trauma centers, spectators and runners with less serious injuries headed home to seek treatment at hospitals across Greater Boston.
As victims of the Boston Marathon bomb blasts were rushed to Boston trauma centers, spectators and runners with less serious injuries headed home to seek treatment at hospitals across Greater Boston.
4/4/2013
Marblehead family attests: Merry Mixers have made impact
- Marblehead Reporter
Save the date. Mark your calendar. Saturday, June 1. 7 p.m., Boston Yacht Club. Before you file that information away, take a look at the type of people it benefits.
Save the date. Mark your calendar. Saturday, June 1. 7 p.m., Boston Yacht Club. Before you file that information away, take a look at the type of people it benefits.
1/10/2013
Hospital chiefs outline health care strategies
- Salem News
The heads of the region’s major hospital systems outlined yesterday what they are doing to lower costs, increase value, improve quality and keep people healthy with the coming of the Affordable Care Act next year.
The heads of the region’s major hospital systems outlined yesterday what they are doing to lower costs, increase value, improve quality and keep people healthy with the coming of the Affordable Care Act next year.
1/3/2013
Letter: Fed Up With Cancer a huge success
- Salem News
On Dec. 6, MassPay Payroll Services held our third annual Fed Up With Cancer fundraiser at Danversport Yacht Club. With more than 400 people in attendance, Fed Up With Cancer’s evening of food sampling, live music, and live and silent auctions raised $20,000 to support programs and services for cancer patients at the NSMC Salem Hospital and the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers.
On Dec. 6, MassPay Payroll Services held our third annual Fed Up With Cancer fundraiser at Danversport Yacht Club. With more than 400 people in attendance, Fed Up With Cancer’s evening of food sampling, live music, and live and silent auctions raised $20,000 to support programs and services for cancer patients at the NSMC Salem Hospital and the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers.
1/2/2013
First babies arrive healthy, happy
- Salem News
Kimberly Alicea gave birth to the first baby on the North Shore.
Kimberly Alicea gave birth to the first baby on the North Shore.
1/2/2013
Brookline's John Schorge named one of the "Best Doctors in Boston"
- Brookline Tab
North Shore Medical Center gynecologic oncologist John Schorge, M.D., has been named among the “Best Doctors in Boston” in the December 2012 issue of Boston Magazine.
North Shore Medical Center gynecologic oncologist John Schorge, M.D., has been named among the “Best Doctors in Boston” in the December 2012 issue of Boston Magazine.
1/2/2013
Lynn's first baby of 2013
- Lynn Item
West Lynn resident Marie Gomez went into labor at around midnight on New Year's Eve, presumably ideal timing for her baby to be born early in 2013.
West Lynn resident Marie Gomez went into labor at around midnight on New Year's Eve, presumably ideal timing for her baby to be born early in 2013.
12/29/2012
Boston Magazine honors Marblehead doctor
- Marblehead Reporter
North Shore Medical Center allergist and clinical immunologist Dr. James MacLean of Marblehead has been named among the “Best Doctors in Boston” in the December 2012 issue of Boston Magazine.
North Shore Medical Center allergist and clinical immunologist Dr. James MacLean of Marblehead has been named among the “Best Doctors in Boston” in the December 2012 issue of Boston Magazine.
12/20/2012
Marblehead residents join North Shore OB/GYN practices
- Marblehead Reporter
Drs. Melanie Nathan and Caroline Lawler recently joined North Shore Physicians Group’s obstetric and gynecology practices in Danvers, Salem and Swampscott.
Drs. Melanie Nathan and Caroline Lawler recently joined North Shore Physicians Group’s obstetric and gynecology practices in Danvers, Salem and Swampscott.
12/17/2012
Danvers Man Named 'Top Doc'
- Danvers Herald
Dr. James A. MacLean has been named to Boston magazine’s annual Top Docs list in the December cover story.
Dr. James A. MacLean has been named to Boston magazine’s annual Top Docs list in the December cover story.
12/8/2012
Hudson resident receives surgery excellence award
- Hudson News
North Shore Medical Center’s (NSMC) Department of Surgery has honored Hudson resident Christina Luongo, R.N., with the 2012 Department of Surgery Clinical Excellence and Professionalism Award.
North Shore Medical Center’s (NSMC) Department of Surgery has honored Hudson resident Christina Luongo, R.N., with the 2012 Department of Surgery Clinical Excellence and Professionalism Award.
12/5/2012
Fed Up With Cancer event to benefit walk
- Salem News
The fundraiser, Fed Up With Cancer Fundraiser, has donated more than $35,000 to the North Shore Cancer Walk, which benefits programs and services of the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers and the North Shore Medical Center’s oncology unit at Salem Hospital.
The fundraiser, Fed Up With Cancer Fundraiser, has donated more than $35,000 to the North Shore Cancer Walk, which benefits programs and services of the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers and the North Shore Medical Center’s oncology unit at Salem Hospital.
10/16/2012
Survivor sets sights on half-marathon goal
- The Salem News
Anita Broach was diagnosed with breast cancer in the midst of her moving to the North Shore. Her surgeon referred her to Mass General, which, fortunately for Broach, includes the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care in Danvers.
Anita Broach was diagnosed with breast cancer in the midst of her moving to the North Shore. Her surgeon referred her to Mass General, which, fortunately for Broach, includes the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care in Danvers.
9/10/2012
Death of Lynn city councilor's sibling prompts concern about Lyme disease
- Lynn Item
West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been in the news frequently this summer, but experts say Lyme disease presents a higher and constant risk, and just last month the disease is believed to have caused the death of a Lynn city councilor’s brother.
West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been in the news frequently this summer, but experts say Lyme disease presents a higher and constant risk, and just last month the disease is believed to have caused the death of a Lynn city councilor’s brother.
8/29/2012
North Shore physician details procedure Sox star Ortiz to undergo for injured Achilles
- The Daily Item
NSMC and NSPG sports medicine specialist Navid Mahooti, MD explains the PRP procedure Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is planning to undergo to help speed up the healing of his injured Achilles tendon.
NSMC and NSPG sports medicine specialist Navid Mahooti, MD explains the PRP procedure Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is planning to undergo to help speed up the healing of his injured Achilles tendon.
8/27/2012
Human EEE cases rare
- Daily Item
Dr. Barbara Lambl, an infectious disease specialist at North Shore Medical Center and the hospital epidemiologist, said EEE is very rare, with less than one case per year diagnosed in Massachusetts over the last 46 years. West Nile Virus, she said, is more common.
Dr. Barbara Lambl, an infectious disease specialist at North Shore Medical Center and the hospital epidemiologist, said EEE is very rare, with less than one case per year diagnosed in Massachusetts over the last 46 years. West Nile Virus, she said, is more common.
8/15/2012
Red Cross: Blood supply at 15-year low
- Daily Item
It’s been a “grueling” summer for the American Red Cross, said spokesperson Donna M. Morrissey on Monday, as blood supplies have dropped to the lowest level in 15 years
It’s been a “grueling” summer for the American Red Cross, said spokesperson Donna M. Morrissey on Monday, as blood supplies have dropped to the lowest level in 15 years
7/24/2012
North Shore Medical Center Named One of Top Hospitals in Mass.
- Boston Globe
North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) has been named to the U. S. News and World Report list of the 24 best hospitals in Massachusetts, joining Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in receiving the honor.
North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) has been named to the U. S. News and World Report list of the 24 best hospitals in Massachusetts, joining Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in receiving the honor.
7/24/2012
North Shore Medical Center Makes List of Top Hospitals in State
- Salem Patch
NSMC was recently recognized as one of the top 24 hospitals in the state by U.S. News and World Report, according to a press release from the medical center. NSMC ranked 18th in the state and 15th in the Boston metro area, according to U.S. News and World Report.
NSMC was recently recognized as one of the top 24 hospitals in the state by U.S. News and World Report, according to a press release from the medical center. NSMC ranked 18th in the state and 15th in the Boston metro area, according to U.S. News and World Report.
7/12/2012
Defibrilladies hold annual lecture.
- Marblehead Reporter
The Defibrilladies is a support group comprised of North Shore women aged 30 to 60 who have received implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, or ICDs, at NSMC.
The Defibrilladies is a support group comprised of North Shore women aged 30 to 60 who have received implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, or ICDs, at NSMC.
7/7/2012
Saugus natives participate in Cancer WALK
- Saugus Advertiser
Saugus native Jason Maxwell, president of MassPay Payroll Services; Kevin Mason, vice president of sales and marketing at MassPay, and Josh Soroko, operations manager at MassPay and also a Saugus native, participated in North Shore Cancer WALK as part of Team Fed Up With Cancer.
Saugus native Jason Maxwell, president of MassPay Payroll Services; Kevin Mason, vice president of sales and marketing at MassPay, and Josh Soroko, operations manager at MassPay and also a Saugus native, participated in North Shore Cancer WALK as part of Team Fed Up With Cancer.
6/29/2012
Danvers Nurse Receives Award
- Danvers Herald
North Shore Medical Center recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers, including Becky Delande of Danvers for outstanding service and clinical excellence.
North Shore Medical Center recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers, including Becky Delande of Danvers for outstanding service and clinical excellence.
6/29/2012
Endicott descendants descend on Danvers
- Danvers Herald
A 400-year old pear tree was recently the focus of a family reunion and the center of historical attention on the grounds of Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care.
A 400-year old pear tree was recently the focus of a family reunion and the center of historical attention on the grounds of Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care.
6/25/2012
NSMC Recognized for Green Practices
- Advance for nurses
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Representative John Keenan recently recognized North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) and 34 other local organizations for participating in the third annual Green Salem Business Challenge.
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Representative John Keenan recently recognized North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) and 34 other local organizations for participating in the third annual Green Salem Business Challenge.
6/25/2012
Salem Hosts 22d Annual North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN on Sunday
- Boston.com
The North Shore Cancer Walk/Run was held on Sunday, June 22.
The North Shore Cancer Walk/Run was held on Sunday, June 22.
6/25/2012
Local Nurses Honored by North Shore Medical Center
- Boston.com
North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstanding service and clinical excellence.
North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstanding service and clinical excellence.
6/22/2012
Light at Night Bad for Health, Docs Say
- My Health News Daily
NSMC cardiologist, Mario Motta,M.D. shares how light from electronics at night can distrupt sleep patterns.
NSMC cardiologist, Mario Motta,M.D. shares how light from electronics at night can distrupt sleep patterns.
6/22/2012
NSMC Nursing Awards
- Swampscott Patch
North Shore Medical Center recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstanding service and clinical excellence. Awards included the Broadhead Clinical Excellence Award, the Broadhead Clinical Nursing Excellence Award for Advanced Practice, the NSMC Nursing Leadership Award, and the Blodgett Award.
North Shore Medical Center recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstanding service and clinical excellence. Awards included the Broadhead Clinical Excellence Award, the Broadhead Clinical Nursing Excellence Award for Advanced Practice, the NSMC Nursing Leadership Award, and the Blodgett Award.
6/22/2012
Lynnfield Resident Gets NSMC Nursing Award
- Lynnfield Patch
North Shore Medical Center recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstanding service and clinical excellence. Awards included the Broadhead Clinical Excellence Award, the Broadhead Clinical Nursing Excellence Award for Advanced Practice, the NSMC Nursing Leadership Award, and the Blodgett Award.
North Shore Medical Center recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstanding service and clinical excellence. Awards included the Broadhead Clinical Excellence Award, the Broadhead Clinical Nursing Excellence Award for Advanced Practice, the NSMC Nursing Leadership Award, and the Blodgett Award.
6/13/2012
NSMC physicians honored
- Salem News
Swampscott resident Howard Waldman was awarded the 2012 Physician of Excellence Award by North Shore Medical Center. Swampscott resident Frederick O. Buckley Jr. was awarded the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award by North Shore Medical Center.
Swampscott resident Howard Waldman was awarded the 2012 Physician of Excellence Award by North Shore Medical Center. Swampscott resident Frederick O. Buckley Jr. was awarded the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award by North Shore Medical Center.
6/8/2012
6/8/2012
Two local physicians receive NSMC awards
- Swampscott Reporter
Two Swampscott doctors were honored by North Shore Medical Center recently, Dr. Waldman and Dr. Buckley.
Two Swampscott doctors were honored by North Shore Medical Center recently, Dr. Waldman and Dr. Buckley.
5/1/2012
Thanks: Taste event helps support North Shore Cancer Walk
- Salem News
The third annual Taste of the North Shore took place on Wednesday, April 4, at Acura of Peabody.
The third annual Taste of the North Shore took place on Wednesday, April 4, at Acura of Peabody.
4/30/2012
Local doc to be feted for decades of work with cancer patients
- Lynn Item
NSMC surgeon and Marblehead resident, Dr. Donald Perlman, is the 2012 honoree of the Hope Begins Here Award, given by the Boston North Cancer Association. Dr. Perlman has spent his 57-year medical career specializing in breast and skin cancer and is being honored for his longtime efforts in cancer treatment and prevention on the North Shore.
NSMC surgeon and Marblehead resident, Dr. Donald Perlman, is the 2012 honoree of the Hope Begins Here Award, given by the Boston North Cancer Association. Dr. Perlman has spent his 57-year medical career specializing in breast and skin cancer and is being honored for his longtime efforts in cancer treatment and prevention on the North Shore.
4/23/2012
‘Bailey’ helps brighten spirits of patients at Union Hospital
- Lynn Item
Every Friday morning for nearly four years, the patients in the senior psychiatry unit at North Shore Medical Center’s Union Hospital have had a special visitor.
Every Friday morning for nearly four years, the patients in the senior psychiatry unit at North Shore Medical Center’s Union Hospital have had a special visitor.
4/17/2012
NSMC cardiac surgeon is medical society’s ‘Clinician of the Year’
- Lynn Item
Salem resident and North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) cardiac surgeon Thomas J. Vander Salm, M.D., has been honored as the 2012 Community Clinician of the Year by his physician peers of the Essex South District Medical Society.
Salem resident and North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) cardiac surgeon Thomas J. Vander Salm, M.D., has been honored as the 2012 Community Clinician of the Year by his physician peers of the Essex South District Medical Society.
4/13/2012
Salem cardiac surgeon honored as community clinician of the year
- Boston.com
Salem physician Thomas Vander Salm was honored with the 2012 Community Clinician of the Year Award by his physician peers of the Essex South District Medical Society.
Salem physician Thomas Vander Salm was honored with the 2012 Community Clinician of the Year Award by his physician peers of the Essex South District Medical Society.
4/11/2012
Salem physician Thomas Vander Salm was honored with the 2012 Community Clinician of the Year
- Salem News
Salem physician Thomas Vander Salm was honored with the 2012 Community Clinician of the Year Award by his physician peers of the Essex South District Medical Society.
Salem physician Thomas Vander Salm was honored with the 2012 Community Clinician of the Year Award by his physician peers of the Essex South District Medical Society.
4/5/2012
Third annual Taste of the North Shore raises money to fight cancer
- Boston.com
The third annual Taste of the North Shore took place on Wednesday at the Acura of Peabody, featuring samples from several North Shore restaurants, entertainment and auctions to benefit the 2012 North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN.
The third annual Taste of the North Shore took place on Wednesday at the Acura of Peabody, featuring samples from several North Shore restaurants, entertainment and auctions to benefit the 2012 North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN.
3/30/2012
Baby Can Wait: Hospitals Curb Early Elective Deliveries
- OB.GYN. News
NSMC has successfully reduced the rate of early elective newborn deliveries from 31.6% in 2010 to only 1.6% in 2011, to improve the health and safety of mothers and babies.
NSMC has successfully reduced the rate of early elective newborn deliveries from 31.6% in 2010 to only 1.6% in 2011, to improve the health and safety of mothers and babies.
3/1/2012
'Not out of the woods' for this flu season yet
- Salem News
Flu season is off to a very slow start, but health officials warn that the full brunt of this year's flu virus could be right around the corner.
Flu season is off to a very slow start, but health officials warn that the full brunt of this year's flu virus could be right around the corner.
2/6/2012
NSMC unveils ‘medical home’ system
- Lynn Item
Doctors traditionally give orders and expect people to follow them, but under a new system in place at Union Hospital, physicians like Dr. Craig Grimes will work as a team to help their patients
Doctors traditionally give orders and expect people to follow them, but under a new system in place at Union Hospital, physicians like Dr. Craig Grimes will work as a team to help their patients
2/6/2012
1/30/2012
Interpreters have essential role at area health facilities
- Lynn Item
With a high percentage of non-native English speaking patients visiting local emergency rooms and visiting doctor’s offices each day, interpreters are in increasing demand and area medical centers are training their own staffs to help.
With a high percentage of non-native English speaking patients visiting local emergency rooms and visiting doctor’s offices each day, interpreters are in increasing demand and area medical centers are training their own staffs to help.
1/24/2012
Lynn area’s largest employers, experts share hiring forecast for year
- Lynn Item
Local employers are predicting a modest hiring increase this year to meet the demand for goods and services, such as vehicles, health care and higher education.
Local employers are predicting a modest hiring increase this year to meet the demand for goods and services, such as vehicles, health care and higher education.
1/3/2012
1/3/2012
Peabody Mom Welcomes New Year's Baby
- Peabody Patch
For two years running the first North Shore baby of the year has been born at the North Shore Medical Center in Salem and come from Peabody.
For two years running the first North Shore baby of the year has been born at the North Shore Medical Center in Salem and come from Peabody.
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1/2/2012
Many resolve to quit
- Lynn Item
NSMC's smoking cessation program offers help to those trying to quit.
NSMC's smoking cessation program offers help to those trying to quit.
11/23/2011
Suzanne Nevins one of the five finalists for the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare's prestigious Schwartz Center
- Salem News
Suzanne Nevins, a veteran neonatal nurse at North Shore Medical Center in Salem and a resident of West Peabody, was selected as one of the five finalists for the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare's prestigious Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award.
Suzanne Nevins, a veteran neonatal nurse at North Shore Medical Center in Salem and a resident of West Peabody, was selected as one of the five finalists for the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare's prestigious Schwartz Center Compassionate Caregiver Award.
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3/1/2011
Birth Story by Eva-Christina
- Parenting Starts Here (Isis Parenting)
“Looking back, we are so thankful for the support we received from everybody at the Birthplace during delivery and post-partum. Especially we are grateful for having had such an amazing labor nurse who respected our wish for a natural birth and stood by our side the whole time.”
“Looking back, we are so thankful for the support we received from everybody at the Birthplace during delivery and post-partum. Especially we are grateful for having had such an amazing labor nurse who respected our wish for a natural birth and stood by our side the whole time.”
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10/26/2010
Doctor shares the facts on breast cancer
- Salem News
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, The Salem News asked Karen Krag, medical oncologist at Massachusetts General North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers, some questions about breast cancer prevention, treatment and screening.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, The Salem News asked Karen Krag, medical oncologist at Massachusetts General North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers, some questions about breast cancer prevention, treatment and screening.
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10/1/2010
Item reporter's account of vital exam for women
- The Daily Item
Deanna Smith, a technologist whose job is to administer mammograms, laughed when I asked if she could squeeze me in for an appointment this week.
Deanna Smith, a technologist whose job is to administer mammograms, laughed when I asked if she could squeeze me in for an appointment this week.
10/1/2010
State-of-the-art digital mammography at North Shore Medical Center
- The Daily Item
Breast cancer detection just got a little easier thanks to state-of-the-art equipment being offered at North Shore Medical Center.
Breast cancer detection just got a little easier thanks to state-of-the-art equipment being offered at North Shore Medical Center.
9/16/2010
Exemplary care: Marblehead resident says responders, doctors saved life
- Marblehead Reporter
There is a unique nickname for the condition from which 63-year-old Marblehead resident Scott McAllister suffers. “It’s called ‘the widow-maker,’” the sandy-haired McAllister says eerily.What McAllister is referring to is coronary-artery disease, and it almost killed him about a month ago.
There is a unique nickname for the condition from which 63-year-old Marblehead resident Scott McAllister suffers. “It’s called ‘the widow-maker,’” the sandy-haired McAllister says eerily.What McAllister is referring to is coronary-artery disease, and it almost killed him about a month ago.
9/7/2010
Four Mass. groups score well in Consumer Reports heart surgery ratings
- Boston Globe
The same people who rate cars and vacuum cleaners are grading groups of doctors who perform heart bypass surgery.
The same people who rate cars and vacuum cleaners are grading groups of doctors who perform heart bypass surgery.
