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Cardiac Rehabilitation - Salem Hospital
Pictured: Patients exercise in our new gym on the Salem campus. Physicians in the Mass General Brigham system may enter a referral into EPIC for a patient to attend our program. New patients are encouraged to attend one of our weekly orientation sessions and tour our facility. We present an overview of our program and there is also a discussion session with a patient graduate of our program giving his perspective on the value of the program for long-term health. Under the direct supervision of the program medical director, an exercise physiologist and cardiac rehabilitation nurse design a personalized program of cardiovascular exercise and muscle conditioning for each patient.
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Patient Stories | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
She liked that it offered private patient rooms--something many of Erin’s friends had missed out on when they gave birth at hospitals in Boston. Standing Strong: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Diabetic Wound Patient Get Back on His Feet
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Patient Rights | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Our Patient Code of Conduct helps us to meet this goal. Salem Hospital emphasizes the importance of respecting patients’ rights to all members of our staff. We also ask you and your visitors to understand your responsibilities as a patient of Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, and to be considerate of the rights of others. As a patient at Salem Hospital, you have these rights: To expect reasonable continuity of care, and to be informed by physicians and other caregivers of available and realistic patient care options when hospital care is no longer appropriate.
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Breast Cancer Care - Salem Hospital
Our oncologist also use oncotype tumor testing, which helps them determine what the likelihood is that the breast cancer will return and whether a patient is likely to benefit from commonly used chemotherapy regimens. Our oncologists actively participate in national clinical trials of new treatments and therapies with the goal of advancing science and patient care. Drugs to reduce recurrence and enroll willing patients in appropriate national clinical trials of new treatments and therapies with the goal of advancing science and patient care. Some patients have an increased risk of developing breast cancer based on their personal and/or family history. Our medical oncologists work closely with our breast surgeons to assess and manage the treatment of high-risk patients.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
And then, the patients came, and the numbers have risen rapidly. My job is to keep vigilant and watch my patients closely. To adjust to the surge in patients, they have had to adjust their workflow tremendously, bundling their interactions with patients into discrete visits within the patient rooms. If the nurse is there, and the patient needs a boost up on the bed, we do it together. We are all in this together, until the last COVID-19 patient goes home to family.
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Boston Bariatric Surgery - Salem Hospital
On average, our patients lose 100 pounds in the first year following their procedure. Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, offers patients a variety of bariatric surgery options, enabling patient and surgeon to select the procedure that offers the best potential for long-term weight loss and health improvement. The surgery promotes weight loss by reducing the amount of food a patient can consume. Gastric banding is a surgery in which an inflatable band is positioned around the stomach to reduce its size, causing the patient to feel full faster and to not be hungry between meals. Sleeve gastrectomy, a bariatric surgery in which most of the stomach is removed, leaving a thin sleeve that limits the amount of food the patient can eat.
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HealthyLife Spring 2014.pdf
HealthyLife Spring 2014.pdf. A HEALTH & WELLNESS MAGAZINE FROM NSMC SPRING 2014 The Mind-Body Connection Stress-Reduction Program Helps Build Coping Skills page 4 3-D MAMMOGRAPHY LEADS TO EARLY DIAGNOSIS page 2 NS
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HealthyLife Fall 2014.pdf
Surgery is always the last step in the treatment process,when we can no longer keep a patient comfortable byother means,” says Dr. Pajela. “My role with Dennis was to More than 80 percent of all patients whohave this surgery report less pain and discomfortand more mobility and function. Overtime, if the symptoms associated with the stenosis do not improve, or worsen, a patient may choose to havesurgery to address the underlying cause of pain. More than 80 percent of all patients who have this typeof surgery report less pain and discomfort and more mobility and function. purchase new equipment and augment programs in patient care and
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Massachusetts General Hospital
What have you been told by doctors, teachers and/or others about the patient’sproblem? In order to guarantee that all patients receive the highest quality of care and to ensure the bestservices possible, we at NSMC are asking all patients about their race, ethnicity, and languageRace of patient Marital Status: Married Separated Divorced Single UnmarriedIf separated or divorced, with whom is patient living? Does the patient remind you of any of the above noted relatives?
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Internal Medicine Specialists - Salem Hospital
Through our membership in Mass General Brigham, our patients have access to world-class care from specialists at top Boston-area hospitals. Patients of our internal medicine specialists benefit from our connected electronic medical records in a important ways. If a patient sees any physician in the network, or is admitted to any of the hospitals in the network, his or her doctors can access the medical record for accurate information. Whether a patient consults with an internal medicine physician or other specialist, on the North Shore or in Boston, each doctor has the information they need to provide the highest quality care. Results can be filtered to show only internal medicine specialists who are accepting new patients.
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Insurance and Payment | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Patients can get cost estimates of common health care services by using our cost estimator tool, through Patient Gateway, or by calling Patient Billing Solutions at 617-726-3884. A health insurance policy is a contract between a patient and the insurance company, not between the patient and Salem Hospital. Our financial counselors do however help patients who want to better understand their coverage. Enroll at Mass General Brigham Patient Gateway to create an account and pay a bill online. Please include patient account number on the check.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Opening November 3, 2019, at 6 a.m., the new ED at NSMC Salem Hospital is bigger, brighter and equipped with the most advanced technology to care for patients on the North Shore. “This is a state-of-the-art emergency department,” says Phillip Rice, Jr., M.D., Chair of Emergency Medicine at NSMC. “You’re not going to get better care anywhere else.” The new ED consolidates the Union and Salem emergency departments and features dedicated areas for treating adult, pediatric and behavioral health patients, all accessible off “Main Street.” “Bringing all of our adult and pediatric emergency medicine physicians and nurses together in the new Salem facility will create collaboration across disciplines that will benefit our patients and s... Located in a brand-new building on the Dove Avenue side of our Salem campus, the facility has 65 spacious patient bays enclosed by sliding glass doors that enhance privacy for important patient-caregiver conversations. “It will be a wonderful environment for patients,” Federico says. The expanded facility will improve the flow of patients in and out of the ED and reduce wait times. “The number of beds in the ED will enable us to see more patients in a time-appropriate fashion,” Dr. Rice says. “We’ll also have the 120-bed Epstein Center for Behavioral Health and the new Pingree Floor with an additional 24 private rooms for medical patients to expedite admissions an... The new ED also offers on-site imaging technology, including CT scanning, ultrasound and X-ray, to provide patients quick, seamless access to these services. “We can’t wait to care for our patients in this beautiful new space,” Federico says. “It’s going to be great for the community.”
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Gastric Sleeve Procedure - Salem Hospital
Because the stomach is so much smaller after a gastric sleeve procedure, the amount of food a patient can eat is greatly restricted, facilitating significant weight loss. A gastric sleeve weight loss procedure offers several advantages to patients: In addition to gastric sleeve procedure, our bariatric surgeons offer patients a variety of weight loss procedure options. Over the past 15 years, we have helped over a thousand patients to achieve dramatic, long-term results in weight loss and overall improvement in their health. We work carefully with each patient to evaluate their health and readiness for surgery, and to choose the weight loss procedure best suited to their goals and physical condition.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
The bi weekly appointments typically have four patients or more and start with a five-minute orientation about the plan for the appointment. All patients sign a confidentiality agreement not to share information about other patients. A medical assistant takes the blood pressure readings of all patients and then Dr. Parseghian reviews each patient’s case, asking and answering questions. Then the doctor or nutritionist educates the group about a specific subject and the patients share tips or challenges. In a patient with Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not secrete sufficient insulin, and the body is resistant to it.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
As an organization, we have created a number of new opportunities for our patients and families to be involved in the care we provide,” says Martha Page, R.N., Director of Patient Safety. By way of example, she cites the patient-centered rounding that currently takes place in the intensive care units and cardiac surgery unit; the new IPACE care model on Davenport 5 that centers around patient and family involvement; and the inclusion of patients on several process improvement teams. Another forum for members of the North Shore community to have a voice in the care delivery and safety programs at NSMC is the Patient Family Advisory Council PFAC. Meeting on a monthly basis, the committee has been involved in a variety of projects to date, including the creation of a medication safety brochure and a new website offering information on patient safety and other related topics. The group is also creating a new recognition award to honor excellence in delivering patient-centered care. “Patients, families and community members play an extremely important role in enhancing the quality of care we deliver,” says Page. “Their firsthand knowledge is invaluable and I encourage any staff member or team looking for perspective on a project or initiative to consider runn...
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In the News | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Getting to the heart of it: lead cardiologists share patient journey care North Shore Medical Center earns 'A' grade for Patient Safety North Shore Medical Center NSMC has been awarded an ‘A’ grade for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. Recently, we set up a virtual visit with a 91-year-old patient, who would be at very high risk for complications from COVID-19 if he were exposed to it.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Salem Hospital earns another ‘A’ grade for Patient Safety: Leapfrog Group recognizes Salem Hospital for commitment to quality Salem, MA, May 10, 2022 – Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has again been awarded an ‘A’ grade for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. As our healthcare system continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of Salem Hospital for its sustained commitment to patient safety, day in and day out,” says Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievement and that is only possible with a 24/7 effort by the entire healthcare workforce to... The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Patients who pay a $1,500 annual membership fee enjoy an enhanced level of service, which includes same-day appointments and 24/7 access to their physician by email or cell phone. Patient appointments run no less than 30 minutes and often last an hour so that patients can discuss their medical concerns in more detail. It’s a level of personalized, one-on-one attention that really makes me feel like I’m his only patient.” The lighter patient load leaves her more time to organize wellness events and lectures on nutrition, complementary therapies, yoga and other exercise options. Our more than 200 exceptional physicians, nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals treat patients in 17 locations throughout Boston's North Shore. #nspg.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Fused with natural light and designed for an ideal patient experience, the décor includes glass panels etched with images from the former Union Hospital Healing Garden that bring a relaxing and therapeutic feeling of nature into the new space. This beautiful facility is the culmination of a plan to provide the local community with safe, convenient, patient-friendly access to the medical services they use most,” says David J. Roberts, M.D., President of North Shore Medical Center, a member of Mass General Brigham. “It is supported by a state-of-the-art, acute care community hospital in Salem and the full spectrum of exceptional ... Walk-ins are always welcome, however, patients are encouraged to check in online or by phone. Should patients require follow-up care, they may be referred to primary or specialty care physicians. Mass General Brigham is a non-profit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Oncologist Karen Krag Brings Experience as Both Physician and Patient to Role as 2014 Cancer WALK Co-Chair. In an instant, my life changed,” Karen Krag in blue, with a patient recalls. “I had to stop my medical practice and change from caregiver to patient.” In her 30 years as an oncologist, Karen Krag, M.D., has always empathized with her patients—to help them cope with their diagnoses, make decisions about their treatment and manage the effects of cancer on their physical and emotional health. In an instant, my life changed,” she recalls. “I had to stop my medical practice and change from caregiver to patient.” My cancer is a part of my life now, but it isn’t my whole life,” says Dr. Krag. “Like my patients, I do my best to live with my diagnosis and to fully enjoy and appreciate where I am today.”
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