SMC’s Wound Care has a brand new, completely renovated home at the front of the facility. “By moving Wound Care to the front, it will make access easier for our patients, and will serve as a visible sign to our community of our renovations,” said Dr. Tammy Torres, SMC Chief Executive Officer. “Also, four rooms…Read More…

Ejimofor will be responsible for patient care and the integration of nursing with clinical departments such as Pharmacy, Radiology, Laboratory, Cardiopulmonary and Rehabilitation. Ejimofor is a highly skilled nursing leader with experience in nursing and healthcare management, and expertise in providing high quality care and unparalleled patient service. Ejimofor has a strong background in intensive…Read More…

SMC is proud to announce recent accreditations for Laboratory and Mammography. The Laboratory received Comprehensive Accreditation for all aspects of the lab from The Joint Commission. This encompasses services including microbiology, chemistry, hematology, blood bank, and anatomical pathology. “A successful Lab accreditation assures that we meet, or exceed, the rigorous performance standards required to assure…Read More…

COVID-19 hit Salem County just about seven weeks ago. Since that time, the Salem Medical Center staff has worked tirelessly to prepare for any surge in patients. On April 20, SMC welcomed 28 Military Medical Personnel including doctors, nurses, techs, and clerks to work side-by-side with the SMC staff in the fight against COVID-19. We…Read More…

Dear Editor, I would like to share my medical journey at Salem Medical Center, which started in the ER. Dr. Tyler Shapiro, and Agnes Galiano, RN, and a host of team players were all in place to help restore me.  I was transferred by Darrin Edwards, ED Tech, to 2North. There I had another group…Read More…

For the past 44 years, medical laboratory professionals across the country have celebrated the crucial services they provide to healthcare. This year SMC’s lab staff did just that. “We’ve had ‘Lunch and Learns’ every day, and the team received special T-shirts,” said SMC Laboratory Director Jane Oates. The T-shirt reads, “I’m part of the medical…Read More…

Donations continue to pour into SMC from the community and beyond. In the past few weeks, the hospital has received donations from individuals and businesses such as Dunkin Donuts, Salem Little League, Unforgotten Haven, Philly Pretzel Factory, Gus’s Pizzeria, Salem County Department of Emergency Services, Brad’s Pizza and Sub, and UTZ Quality Foods, just to…Read More…

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced us to an unusual situation — social distancing. Even though essential workers still clock in every day and many businesses remain open, some people’s reactions to feeling “trapped” in their own home can cause panic, depression, and mental distress. Many can cope by reading a book or by video chatting…Read More…

Television news, talk shows, and the Internet are flooded with information about the COVID-19 outbreak. It seems there’s nowhere a person can turn without seeing, hearing or feeling the impact of this pandemic. The fear and anxiety associated with an outbreak such as this can affect people differently. The situation can be overwhelming and can…Read More…

An interview with Dr. Tammy Torres, Salem Medical Center CEO, aired on KYW News Radio 1060 during the weekend of April 25. In the interview, Dr. Torres discussed the hospitals’ efforts in preparing for a surge in patients due to COVID-19. Listen Here!Read More…