Salem Medical Center was well represented at the annual “Congressional Breakfast” with the Honorable Jeff Van Drew. The event, which took place at Ranch Hope and was sponsored by the Salem County Chamber of Commerce, provides an opportunity for chamber members to meet their congressional representative and hear what’s going on in Washington, DC. (from left)…Read More…

“There’s nothing that says ‘Salem County’ like the Salem County Fair,” said George J. Gennaoui, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “The fair gives us a great opportunity to put a face on our hospital. We meet a lot of former patients and their family members over the course of the four-day fair.  There’s no…Read More…

On Monday, June 10th at about 6:00 am, I had the unfortunate need to visit the Salem Medical Center Emergency Room for care and services. While it was unfortunate that I was ill, it was very fortunate that the SMC ER was there to provide me with the services needed. The staff and care given…Read More…

Congratulations to the Information Technology Department on being named Shining Stars. It is the first time that an entire Department has been recognized as a Shining Star – and for good reason. During the cut over to Salem Medical Center, the IT group was challenged in ways that go beyond description. The transition taxed technological…Read More…

What’s happening at Salem Medical Center? Lots. Since turning a new chapter on Feb. 1, 2019, we have been laying the foundation for a redesigned facility, new services, the re-opening of the Ambulatory Surgery Center. It all adds up to renewed enthusiasm in the mission of providing patient care in Salem County. We are rapidly…Read More…

Certifiably the best! Salem Medical Center is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiovascular Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification signifies Salem Medical Center’s commitment to improving the quality of patients’ lives by strengthening standards of care and practices.  “This is significant news for our Cardiac…Read More…

SALEM – The Memorial Hospital of Salem County is gaining a new owner, a new name and new life as Salem Medical Center. Community Healthcare Associates, a North Jersey-based company, announced its intention to buy the hospital last March. After buying the assets, it transferred the hospital license to an independent nonprofit called Salem County Hospital Corp. The…Read More…

A state official gave the final go-ahead for a local nonprofit health system to buy a struggling Salem County hospital. The Health Commissioner’s decision allowed North Jersey-based Community HealthCare Associates to purchase the Memorial Hospital of Salem County for $3 million, according to hospital officials. Starting on Feb. 1, the facility will have a new…Read More…

Nurses at Memorial Hospital of Salem County voted Thursday to ratify a first-ever contract agreement between HPAE Local 5142 and the new owners of the hospital, Community Healthcare Associates, which will take over once the acquisition is approved by New Jersey Commissioner of Health. “This has been a long journey for the nursing staff at the hospital, but we never…Read More…

Tammy Torres, DNP, MSN, RN, has been named Chief Executive Officer of The Memorial Hospital of Salem County, announced Ralph Padilla, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the hospital. Dr. Torres served as interim Chief Executive Officer for the past several months. Ms. Torres recently served as the Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer at…Read More…