Salem Medical Center’s history dates back more than 100 years.
Throughout that long history, many nurses, doctors and staff members have come and gone.
However, full-time RNs Lois Strang and Rosia Rivera — each with 47 years — have nearly hit the century mark themselves with a combined 94 years of service.
In 1973, Strang started out as a nurse on 2nd South, while Rivera began as an LPN on 4 North, the med surg unit.
Salem Medical Center and Inspira Health have signed a definitive agreement whereby SMC will join Inspira Health Network. The transaction is expected to be completed following review and approval by the New Jersey Attorney General in 2022.
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Andrea Pelura, RN, was off the clock enjoying a corn hole tournament, when she saw a family friend drop to the ground in cardiac arrest. She immediately sprung into action, ultimately saving the man’s life.