North Shore Medical Center Press Room

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.

nsmc NOW March/April 2013

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on the new Patient-Centered Partnership nursing model, which is improving both the patient and caregiver experience. Also included is information on the recent Taste of the North Shore fundraiser, the annual Holyoke Award and the new Code Silver security policy.

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.

NSMC Physician Receives Top Honor

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) physician, Harvey Zarren, M.D. has received the Dr. E. Augustus Holyoke Memorial Award for his professional excellence and commitment to serving our community.

nsmc NOW February 2013

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on NSMC’s process improvement efforts over the past five years and their importance to achieving success in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Also included is an article on the planning of NSPG’s new urgent care center in Danvers and a piece on NSMC’s new advertising campaign.

2013 Advertising Campaign

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

On Monday, January 28, 2013, NSMC will begin running a new advertising campaign that promotes our primary care physicians and their role in connecting patients to the experts and programs of NSMC and Partners HealthCare.

Healthy Life Winter 2013

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on a Marblehead teacher whose life has been restored by hip revision surgery. Also included are articles on the MDVIP program, a new approach to primary care medicine offered by North Shore Physicians Group, and shared medical appointments for diabetes patients.

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.

Boston Magazine recognizes North Shore Medical Center Physicians

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Five North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) physicians have 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.

Holiday Toy Drive (NSMC Union Hospital)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Gifts are still needed for children on the Inpatient Child Psychiatry Unit at NSMC Union Hospital. In addition to toys (for ages 12 and up), other gifts are also welcome, including: clothing, fleece blankets/throws, art supplies, journals, books, DVDs, toiletries and gift cards.

nsmc NOW December 2012/January 2013

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on the expansion and renovation of the Special Care Nursery. Also an article on the federally funded Meaningful Use incentive program and coverage of the 2012 Partners in Excellence award ceremony.

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.

NSMC and Primacy Strike Gold

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center's (NSMC) website has won the Gold at the W³ Awards under the general web category for Health Care Services.

NSMC’s Successful Smoking Cessation Programs

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Today, North Shore Medical Center is participating in the annual American Cancer Society’s Great Smokeout. To assist those who currently smoke to quit the habit, the NSMC Smoking Cessation Service has smoking cessation counselors at Salem and Union hospitals answering questions about NSMC’s successful programs.

The Merry Mixers to Host a Girls Night at Jambu

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Join the Merry Mixers for an evening of inspiration at Jambu Jewelry. Jambu will donate 10% of purchases to the Merry Mixers, Friends of MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center.

North Shore Physicians Group Storm Update – Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

All offices and facilities of North Shore Physicians Group are open and fully operational.

Storm Update – Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

All offices and facilities of North Shore Medial Center, North Shore Physicians Group and the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care are open and fully operational

Special Care Nursery Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Some of North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) Salem Hospital’s tiniest patients were invited back to the hospital for a festive, Halloween-themed reunion to celebrate their miraculous births and recoveries at the Special Care Nursery. More than 100 infants and toddlers attended and reunited with hospital nurses, therapists, and physicians.

nsmc NOW October/November 2012

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features an opinion piece by NSMC President and CEO Bob Norton on the Affordable Care Act and how NSMC is responding. Also, a story on the new central utility plant being built in the Salem Campus and an overview on the new “green” linen policy being rolled out across Partners.

NSMC Rolls Out New “Green” Linen Initiative

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) is rolling out a new environmentally friendly linen policy, similar to the “green” linen policy many hotels offer. This policy is part of a Partners-wide initiative to manage healthcare costs for everyone, as well as to conserve natural resources. NSMC patients will have the option to reuse their clean bed linens and towels if they are staying more than one night.

North Shore Physicians Group update on NECC drug recall

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As you have seen in the news, the New England Compounding Center (NECC) in Framingham has recently closed because of concerns about contaminated drug products. We want to assure patients and their families that North Shore Physician Group has never purchased nor used medications from NECC in its offices.

An Update on the NECC Medication Recall and Risk of Infection

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As you may have heard in the news, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) are currently investigating infections related to contaminated medications which were produced at New England Compounding Center of Framingham, Massachusetts (NECC). The contaminated medications have been linked to a nationwide outbreak of meningitis, a serious health condition. They were recalled across the United States on September 25, 2012.

NSMC Puts Emergency Preparedness to the Test

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Staff at North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) Salem and Union hospitals will participate in an emergency preparedness drill. NSMC Salem Hospital will have the drill on October 18 and NSMC Union Hospital will have the drill on October 19.

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.

nsmc Giving October 2012

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In this issue, read a cover story on the proposed renovation and expansion of NSMC’s Special Care Nursery, the centerpiece of the neonatology program. Also included is coverage of the North Shore Cancer WALK and RUN, information on NSMC’s new mobile website, an 1874 Society honor roll of donors and a calendar of upcoming events.

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.

nsmc NOW September 2012

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on NSMC’s “Made Someone’s Day?” employee recognition program which has honored more than 8,000 staff members to date. Also featured is an update on the IPACE care delivery model that is being piloted on the Salem Campus and a look at NSMC’s new mobile website.

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

NSMC Earns an “A” for Patient Safety

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) was recently honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score^SM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits committed to encouraging safer, higher quality healthcare. Both NSMC Salem and NSMC Union hospitals received the top ranking.

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.

NSMC Named a Top Hospital in Massachusetts by U.S. News and World Report

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) has been named to U. S. News and World Report’s 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.

nsmc NOW July/August 2012

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features coverage of the annual North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN, a story on NSMC’s expanded tobacco-free policy, information on the new safety reporting system and a look at some of NSMC’s newest physicians.

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.

North Shore Physicians Group earns top scores for adult primary care

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Consumer Reports recently teamed up with Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) to survey Massachusetts patients about their primary care physicians. North Shore Physicians Group earned top scores for adult primary care practices at six locations.

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 2012 Nursing Awards

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) 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.

NSMC Website Wins Gold Lamplighter Award

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) has been honored by the New England Society for Healthcare Communications with the 2012 Gold Lamplighter Award for its website in recognition of achieving the highest professional standards in healthcare communications.

NSMC Web Site Wins Merit Award from Web Health Awards

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Web Health Awards has given North Shore Medical Center a Merit Award for our complete rewrite and redesign of nsmc.partners.org.

Fundraising Underway for Expansion of the Special Care Nursery and Inpatient Pediatric Unit

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As part of North Shore Medical Center’s ongoing investment on the Salem Campus to enhance the inpatient experience, plans call for the expansion and renovation of the Special Care Nursery and updates to the inpatient pediatric unit at the MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center..

NSMC Recognized for Green Practices in Third Annual Green Salem Business Challenge

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

NSMC was awarded “Seedling” status for its expanding efforts to incorporate green practices into every day operations as a way to lessen its environmental impact on the community.

NSMC Family Medicine Physician Honored for Service to Massachusetts Medical Society

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

NSMC family medicine physician Alain A. Chaoui, M.D., has been honored by the Massachusetts Medical Society with its Committee Chair Service Award, an honor recognizing exceptional leadership and service to the Society, the statewide professional association of physicians.

NSMC Salem Hospital receives Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) Salem Hospital has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes NSMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

nsmc NOW June 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on NSMC’s innovative Care Management Program, which will triple in size over the next year. Also, a story on a renovation project set to begin this fall on the Salem Hospital inpatient oncology unit, a list of the 2012 nursing award recipients and a letter from a grateful patient sent to the Birthplace.

NSMC Nurses Run Simulation Classes at Salem State University

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Simulation lab at Salem State University for nursing students enables hands-on patient experience in an instructor-managed environment.

NSMC Physicians Receive Awards

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The medical staff of the North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) honored Edgar Y. Oppenheimer, M.D., and Howard Waldman, M.D. Ph. D., with the 2012 Physician of Excellence Award and Frederick O. Buckley, Jr., M.D., with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award.

NSMC Celebrates Nurses Week May 2012

Sun, 06 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

NSMC joins the American Nurses Association in celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2012. We proudly recognize our nurses for their expertise, compassion, and their commitment to redesigning care around our patients.

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 NOW April/May 2012

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on NSMC’s new initiative to improve the patient experience and related training for staff. Also included is a story on Partners’ effort to choose a new system-wide clinical information system, a letter from a family to the Union Hospital ICU staff about their great care and a look at some recent additions to the NSMC medical staff.

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.

nsmc Giving April 2012

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In this issue, read a cover story on the 2012 North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN and plans to renovate the inpatient oncology unit at NSMC Salem Hospital. Also included is a story on a Lexington couple who are funding a new stress reduction program for pre-teens, an article on a bequest made by a former Salem Hospital nurse and the annual Honor Roll of Donors.

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.

NSMC cardiac surgeon honored by Essex South District Medical Society as 2012 Community Clinician of the Year

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

NSMC Primary Care Physician Receives Award for Innovation

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Craig Grimes, M.D., selected from 1,000 Primary Care Physicians as recipient of Primary Care Award for Innovation.

Meet Jason Maxwell 2012 North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN Chairman

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In his role as President of Mass Pay in Beverly, Maxwell has played an influential role in the WALK/RUN over the last few years. His Fed Up with Cancer event contributed to the great success of the WALK/RUN and we hope to build on this success for 2012.

nsmc NOW March 2012

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on NSMC’s impressive efforts to raise awareness around organ donation and maximize the number of eligible referrals to the New England Organ Bank. Also included is a story on two NSMC employees who have been conducting process improvement workshops in Doha, Qatar, with Partners Healthcare International, and information on NSMC’s annual employee golf tournament.

Healthy Life Winter 2012

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In this issue we discuss radial cardiac catheterization, hip surgery and the latest frontier of fighting lung cancer: genetically-targeted drugs that are able to address the specific genetic mutation behind a particular cancer and interrupt its mechanism.

'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.

Harvey Zarren Healing Gardens named a finalist in Healthcare Design's 2011 contest

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Harvey Zarren Healing Gardens at NSMC Union Hospital were recently named a finalist in Healthcare Design's remodel and renovation contest.

Karen Krag, M.D., Honored with NSMC's Holyoke Award

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Karen Krag, MD, has been named as the eighteenth annual recipient of the Dr. E. Augustus Holyoke Memorial Award. This award is given by the NSMC Medical Staff to members of the community to recognize professional excellence and service to the community.

Primary Care Physician Meet and Greet

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Patients and their families are invited an event on February 7, 2012, where they will be introduced to several NSMC PCPs who are accepting new patients.

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

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Daily Item

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 NOW February 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on NSMC’s Inpatient Transformation Team focused on Cardiology (ITTC) and their efforts to create a more efficient, patient-centered care model. Also a story on a new critical thinking education program for nurses, a profile of Mark Blass, Executive Director of North Shore Health System and more!

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.

Fight the Flu this Season

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Now that winter has arrived, NSMC primary care physicians and infectious disease specialists have seen a spike in patients coming in with illnesses such as the norovirus and head colds. Fortunately, there are some basic precautions everyone can take to minimize the chance of coming down with the flu.

Freedom to Heal: Wounded Libyan Fighters Receive Care at Spaulding North Shore and Salem Hospital

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In early November, Belgassem Ali, a 22-year-old Libyan freedom fighter, suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen during a skirmish with Moammar Gaddafi loyalists. Ali is now one of 22 injured Libyan fighters currently receiving care at Spaulding North Shore. Soft-spoken and serious, Ali is a college student majoring in political science back in his homeland.

A New Year's baby boy

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

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.

Peabody couple welcomes ‘First Baby’

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item - 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.

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.

nsmc NOW December 2011/January 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on NSMC’s contribution to the care of 22 wounded Libyan freedom fighters who received care at Spaulding North Shore this past fall. Also a story on an innovative new technology being used to set PICC lines at NSMC, coverage of the 16th annual Partners in Excellence award ceremony and a look at some of NSMC’s newest physicians.

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.

Sue Nevins, NSMC neonatal nurse, a finalist for the Schwartz Compassionate Caregiver Award

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between patients and caregivers, has selected Suzanne Nevins, a neonatal nurse at North Shore Medical Center, as one of five finalists for its 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

nsmc NOW November 2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on HYPQUIT, a new research study being conducted at NSMC examining how hypnotherapy can impact a smoker’s motivation to quit and lessen the urge to start again. Also included is a story on Toss it Tuesday, a twice-yearly event held to weed out old forms, and an article on a new inventory management program recently rolled out in the Union Hospital ED.

NSMC Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center’s (NSMC) Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new trustees; Shirley Singleton, chairman, president and CEO of Edgewater Technology headquartered in Wakefield, and Marc S. Rubin, M.D., chair of surgery at North Shore Medical Center.

Thank You for Sharing

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A group of six patients sit attentively across from Terence Doorly, M.D., as he starts their 90-minute Shared Medical Appointment (SMA). In turn, each steps up to the front of the room for an individual consultation. Their radiological studies – usually pertaining to a spine or neck injury, Dr. Doorly’s specialty – are displayed on a large-screen television for all to see as he discusses possible causes and treatment options.

NSMC Takes Part in Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) is participating in National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 23 – 29, 2011.

Doctors tout advance in early detection of Breast Cancer

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Danvers Herald

Primary Care Takes Center Stage

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Across the United States, intense pressure to control healthcare costs while further improving quality is driving hospitals and physicians to be more innovative. Here at home, teams at North Shore Physicians Group (NSPG) are leading the way, recognizing that primary care will play the lead role in creating a more efficient healthcare system.

Support groups less in demand

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Makeup, accessories are part of care

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

New treatments abound

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

nsmc NOW October 2011

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on the Patient-Centered Medical Home care model being rolled out at all North Shore Physicians Group practices over the next 18 months. Also included is a piece on the NSMC Flu Fighters, stars of a video promoting safe practices during flu season, and an article on new patient satisfaction data displays being installed in all inpatient units.

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

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Globe

nsmc Giving September 2011

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In this issue, read a cover story on the completion of the $15 million Best Care, Right Place campaign. Also included is a story on the Davenport family, longtime supporters of NSMC, and coverage of the successful 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN.

Hospital heads discuss affiliation, costs and health care reform

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

nsmc NOW September 2011

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on the completion of the $15 million Best Care, Right Place fundraising campaign. Also included is a story on NSMC’s dynamic new website, an introduction to the work-place safety hotline and a look at NSMC’s newest physicians.

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

nsmc NOW July/August 2011

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features coverage of the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK and 5K Cancer RUN – each of which drew record-setting crowds this past June 26. Also included is a story on NSMC plastic surgeon Sheldon Sevinor, M.D., and his recent appearance on “The View” and a story on the new Mindfulness-Based Stress reduction program.

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

Healthy Life Summer 2011

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In this issue we meet a Swampscott cheerleader who needed six weeks of recovery after a concussion, as well as a Beverly man who caught his heart disease just in time, and more.

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 NOW June 2011

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This issue features a cover story on the Medical Center’s newly renovated inpatient geriatric and pediatric psychiatry units and how they improve access to services and enhance the patient experience. Also included is a story on the Union Hospital Infusion Clinic and NSMC’s growing acupuncture service.

NSMC plastic surgeon on ‘The View’

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Sunday

NSMC Plastic Surgeon Appearing on “The View”

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) plastic surgeon, Sheldon Sevinor, M.D., is scheduled to appear on ABC TV’s hit show “The View” on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11 a.m.

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 Physician Named Community Clinician of the Year

Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Marblehead resident and North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) physician Marc D. Levine, M.D., has been honored as the 2011 Community Clinician of the Year by his physician peers of the Essex South District Medical Society.

Marblehead's Levine named top community clinician

Tue, 17 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Globe

NSMC to Share Healthy Habits at Free Health and Fitness Expo

Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

On June 25 and 26, 2011, North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) will join NBC 7/CW 56 and Partners HealthCare for the fifth annual free Boston Health and Fitness Expo at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center.

Macomber Receives Physician’s Award

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Jewish Journal

NSMC Gets Fashionable with Heart Healthy Messages

Tue, 10 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) is getting creative when it comes to keeping people on the North Shore ‘Heart Healthy.’ NSMC has launched a new heart health awareness campaign featuring custom hospital bracelets bearing colorful designs and messages.

Exercise way to a stronger heart

Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lynn Item

Using Hypnosis to Quit Smoking - NSMC Researchers Now Seeking Volunteers

Sun, 08 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Hypnosis is on its way to becoming more widely accepted as an effective treatment for smoking cessation based on research conducted at North Shore Medical Center (NSMC).

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

NSMC Physician Named Community PCP of the Year

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

William W. Macomber, M.D., selected from 1,000 primary care physicians in the Partners HealthCare network.

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

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Peabody Patch Network

What the 21st North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN means to me

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

"When I was asked to chair the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK, I couldn’t think of a better way to honor my father’s memory or the compassionate care he received at NSMC. I also wanted to do what I could to pay tribute to the courage of cancer survivors like my mother and cousin and to patients and families throughout the North Shore whose lives have been touched by cancer."

nsmc Giving March 2011

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In this special Year in Review issue, read an overview of NSMC’s key accomplishments for calendar year 2010. Also included is a Q and A with Gary Gottlieb, President and CEO of Partners HealthCare, and Robert Norton, President and CEO of NSMC, an article on wellness programs for cancer patients and the annual honor roll of donors.

‘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

A weighty decision

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

From 'Nancy Getting Healthy'

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Salem News

Healthy Life Winter 2011

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In this issue we discuss new options for hysterectomy, a Danvers man who is grateful for his timely colonoscopy, why family medicine is the best choice for many families, and much more.

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.”

NSPG streamlines the prescription refill process

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:00:00 GMT

“Prescription refills are a huge challenge for all primary care practices and without even doing any formal research, we knew it was an area where we could make significant improvements,” says Lindsay Gainer, R.N., M.S.N., Clinical Best Practice Program Manager at North Shore Physicians Group.

NSMC Surgical Weight Management Program Adds Newburyport/Amesbury Info Session

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Surgical Weight Management Program at North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) will hold a free information session for Newburyport/Amesbury area patients on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 5 p.m. at the Provident Bank Community Room, 5 Market Street in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Boston Magazine Names Three NSMC Physicians Among the Best in Boston

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Three NSMC physicians have been named among the “best doctors in Boston” in the December 2010 issue of Boston Magazine.

NSMC physicians earn top honors

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Salem Gazette

North Shore Medical Center Appoints Danversbank’s Kevin Noyes as Chair of the 2011 North Shore Cancer Walk

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center and Danversbank are pleased to announce that the bank’s Director of Compliance and the Danversbank Charitable Foundation, Inc., Kevin Noyes, will serve as the chairperson for the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK.

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.

Consumer Reports says NSMC Heart Surgery is Among Top 50 in the Nation

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center’s (NSMC) heart surgery program has been recognized as one of the top 50 in the U.S. The ranking comes from Consumer Reports, the same group that is well known for ranking cars and major appliances. Four groups in Massachusetts -- doctors affiliated with NSMC as well as Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston Medical Center, and Mount Auburn Hospital -- earned the survey’s highest rating.

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.

NSMC Union Hospital Achieves Gold Standard in Stroke Care

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) Union Hospital in Lynn, Mass. has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM–Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Gold Performance Achievement Award.

NSMC Salem Hospital Recognized for High Standards in Stroke Care

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) Salem Hospital has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award.

NSMC Physicians Receive Top Honor

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) honored Lawrence Block, M.D., F.A.C.C., and Patricia Walsh, M.D., with the 2010 Physician of Excellence Award, at a ceremony at the Salem Country Club.

NSMC earns three major quality awards

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) is earning high marks for demonstrating exceptional health care quality and value. The hospital was recently honored with three major awards.

NSMC Surgeons Receive National Recognition for Exemplary Results

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) was recently recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP), as one of 25 hospitals in the United States that have achieved exemplary outcomes for surgical patient care.