SMC is an official American Heart Association training site and is now registering for the following courses: Basic Life Support One-day Course, 1-5 pm: May 26/Thursday June 9/Thursday June 23/Thursday July 14/Thursday July 28/Thursday Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Two-day Full Course, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15/Monday and Aug. 17/Wednesday Nov. 1/Tuesday and…Read More…

Compassionate care, empathy, professionalism, enthusiastic support of colleagues, goes above and beyond for her patients, great communication skills. The words may be cliché, but the actions behind them never are. When you find a caregiver, who embodies these “clichés,” you’ve found someone special. Christa Saracino, BSN, RN, is that someone special. An RN for 24…Read More…

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. “Lois and Rosie…Read More…

SMC’s Tele/Med Surg Unit and ICU have a new manager. Clinical Nurse Manager Zachary Sherkness, RN, never planned to be a nurse, much less a nurse manager. “I was working at a retail pharmacy in 2014 when someone from the hospital came in and asked if I’d be interested in working in their pharmacy,” he…Read More…

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. “Falls are also a major economic and social issue across the United States,” said Samantha Antoun, Director of Advance Therapy Associates at Salem Medical Center. “A serious fall could severely change the life of a loved one or even ourselves…Read More…

The Salem Circle of Friends is a social group sponsored by SMC and Salem Community College that brings seniors together to enjoy luncheons, hear featured speakers, and attend special events all focused on living an active, healthy life. Save the date for the group’s next luncheon to be held on Friday, April 22 from 12…Read More…

Respiratory Therapist Penny Crispin, CRT, has been a cheerleader at SMC for 36 years. No, she doesn’t cheer for a sport. She roots for breathing.  “Push, push, push as hard as you can!” she encouraged her patient during a Pulmonary Function Test, a test to determine a patient’s overall lung function that can help diagnose…Read More…

To: Tammy Torres: My name is Kim Patchell and I just wanted to take a moment to let you know what my recent surgery experience was like. I had surgery on my wrist at the Surgery Center a few weeks ago. I have not had any type of surgery or hospital stay in over 40…Read More…

As an American Heart Association (AHA) training site, SMC now offers Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to employees and the surrounding community. “These classes are a valuable educational resource for our community that could ultimately help save someone’s life,” said Shay DiBartolomeo, Director of Education. “Our instructors are highly qualified…Read More…

SMC now offers retail pharmacy services for both patients and the community at large. “Salem Pharmacy and Surgical is now filling prescriptions,” said Dr. Tammy Torres, CEO. “Whether you’re here for an outpatient procedure, care in our Emergency Department, or as an inpatient, your prescription can be filled and ready for you prior to leaving…Read More…