North Shore Medical Center In The News

NSMC PCP wins the Junior Investigator Award

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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 hospitals see blast victims

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Marblehead family attests: Merry Mixers have made impact

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Hospital chiefs outline health care strategies

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Letter: Fed Up With Cancer a huge success

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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.

First babies arrive healthy, happy

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News - Kimberly Alicea gave birth to the first baby on the North Shore.

Brookline's John Schorge named one of the "Best Doctors in Boston"

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Lynn's first baby of 2013

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Boston Magazine honors Marblehead doctor

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Marblehead residents join North Shore OB/GYN practices

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Marblehead Reporter - Drs. Melanie Nathan and Caroline Lawler recently joined North Shore Physicians Group’s obstetric and gynecology practices in Danvers, Salem and Swampscott.

Danvers Man Named 'Top Doc'

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Danvers Herald - Dr. James A. MacLean has been named to Boston magazine’s annual Top Docs list in the December cover story.

Hudson resident receives surgery excellence award

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Fed Up With Cancer event to benefit walk

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Survivor sets sights on half-marathon goal

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Death of Lynn city councilor's sibling prompts concern about Lyme disease

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

North Shore physician details procedure Sox star Ortiz to undergo for injured Achilles

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Human EEE cases rare

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Red Cross: Blood supply at 15-year low

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

North Shore Medical Center Named One of Top Hospitals in Mass.

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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 Makes List of Top Hospitals in State

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Defibrilladies hold annual lecture.

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Saugus natives participate in Cancer WALK

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Danvers Nurse Receives Award

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Endicott descendants descend on Danvers

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

NSMC Recognized for Green Practices

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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 Hosts 22d Annual North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN on Sunday

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Boston.com - The North Shore Cancer Walk/Run was held on Sunday, June 22.

Local Nurses Honored by North Shore Medical Center

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Boston.com - North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) recently honored seven of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstanding service and clinical excellence.

Light at Night Bad for Health, Docs Say

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

My Health News Daily - NSMC cardiologist, Mario Motta,M.D. shares how light from electronics at night can distrupt sleep patterns.

NSMC Nursing Awards

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Lynnfield Resident Gets NSMC Nursing Award

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

NSMC physicians honored

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Peabody Native Hosts 10th Annual Ice Cream Social for Cancer Walk

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Peabody Patch

Two local physicians receive NSMC awards

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Swampscott Reporter - Two Swampscott doctors were honored by North Shore Medical Center recently, Dr. Waldman and Dr. Buckley.

Thanks: Taste event helps support North Shore Cancer Walk

Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News - The third annual Taste of the North Shore took place on Wednesday, April 4, at Acura of Peabody.

Local doc to be feted for decades of work with cancer patients

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

‘Bailey’ helps brighten spirits of patients at Union Hospital

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

NSMC cardiac surgeon is medical society’s ‘Clinician of the Year’

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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 cardiac surgeon honored as community clinician of the year

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Third annual Taste of the North Shore raises money to fight cancer

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Baby Can Wait: Hospitals Curb Early Elective Deliveries

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

'Not out of the woods' for this flu season yet

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

NSMC unveils ‘medical home’ system

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

NSMC unveils ‘medical home’ system NSMC unveils ‘medical home’ system

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Daily Item

Interpreters have essential role at area health facilities

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Lynn area’s largest employers, experts share hiring forecast for year

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

For loved ones, shoulders to lean on

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Peabody Mom Welcomes New Year's Baby

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

A New Year's baby boy

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Gloucester Daily Times - NSMC's first baby of 2012.

Peabody couple welcomes ‘First Baby’

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item - NSMC welcomes the first baby of 2012.

A long time coming for first babies of 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News - NSMC welcomes the first baby of 2012.

Many resolve to quit

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item - NSMC's smoking cessation program offers help to those trying to quit.

Suzanne Nevins one of the five finalists for the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare's prestigious Schwartz Center

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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.

NSMC neonatal nurse a finalist for national caregiver award

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item Live

Doctors tout advance in early detection of Breast Cancer

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Danvers Herald

Makeup, accessories are part of care

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Support groups less in demand

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

New treatments abound

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Lt. Governor honors Salem's North Shore Medical Center for helping employees learn English

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Globe

Hospital heads discuss affiliation, costs and health care reform

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Tierney visit

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Tierney Visits North Shore Medical Center

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem Patch Network

'Mystery' woman leaves city $160K

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Area hospitals ranked by U.S. News and World Report

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Best Hospitals in Boston, MA

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

US News & World Report

Letter: Great turnout for 21st annual Cancer Walk

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Lynn doc sees surge in plastic surgery for men

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Swampscott's 'Remembering Ruthy' team preps for N.S. Cancer Walk

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Each step is personal

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

A sprinkle of happiness

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Cookie craze to help find a cure for cancer

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Danvers Herald

NSMC plastic surgeon on ‘The View’

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Sunday

Dr. Levine named Community Clinician of the Year

Sun, 29 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem Gazette

NSMC studies hypnosis effect on smoking cessation

Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Marblehead's Levine named top community clinician

Tue, 17 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Globe

Macomber Receives Physician’s Award

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Jewish Journal

Exercise way to a stronger heart

Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

My View: Best care is Partners' goal

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Marblehead’s Macomber named top primary-care physician

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Marblehead Reporter

'Taste of the North Shore' Raises Thousands of Dollars to Fight Cancer

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Peabody Patch Network

‘Taste of the North Shore’ April 6 in Peabody

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

How bariatric procedures work

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

From 'Nancy Getting Healthy'

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

A weighty decision

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Birth Story by Eva-Christina

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

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.”

NSMC physicians earn top honors

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Salem Gazette

Swampscott physicians honored by NSMC

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Swampscott Reporter

Thanks and Giving at North Shore Medical Center's Birthplace

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Salem Patch Network

Doctor shares the facts on breast cancer

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Tots in costume feted at Salem Hospital

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Residents turn to local hospital for breast health

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Salem Gazette

Parents face tough choices when child seems in trouble

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Item reporter's account of vital exam for women

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

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.

State-of-the-art digital mammography at North Shore Medical Center

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Exemplary care: Marblehead resident says responders, doctors saved life

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Four Mass. groups score well in Consumer Reports heart surgery ratings

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Globe - The same people who rate cars and vacuum cleaners are grading groups of doctors who perform heart bypass surgery.