Welcome to the NSMC Press Room. NSMC physicians and staff are very knowledgeable about current healthcare trends and are available to speak to the media. To arrange an interview, please call 978.354.2060.

To inquire about a patient's condition
 
To protect our patients’ confidentiality, all media inquiries are handled through the NSMC Marketing and Public Relations department. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

After hours, please call 978.741.1200 and ask to speak with the nurse supervisor or the on-call marketing and PR staff member.

Members of the media may contact Kevin Ronningen at 978-354-3017 or email kronningen@partners.org 

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Patient conditions are provided according to the guidelines of the American Hospital Association. Those conditions and their descriptions include:

Good: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent.

Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.

Serious: Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.

Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be uncomfortable. Indicators are unfavorable.

Any additional patient information may only be provided with written consent of the patient.