SMC Health Physicians is happy to announce the addition of Gastroenterologist Henry C. Ho, MD, to the ranks. Dr. Ho offers consultation and high-level endoscopic service for patients in South Jersey and beyond. In his career, he has been recognized with academic appointments, travel grants, and invited speaking engagements. He has served as a reviewer…Read More…

SMC’s Wound Care Center received the RestorixHealth Center Clinical Distinction Award for the evaluation period of July to December 2019. The Center was recognized along with 13 other hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country who met or surpassed the benchmarks in each of the recognition categories. Wound Care Center Director Renee Knight said the…Read More…

Dear Tammy Torres, I would like to take the time to thank each and every employee I had contact with from Dec. 3 to Dec. 21, 2019, at Salem Medical Center. My ex-husband, Francis “Speedy” Hogate, was taken to your Emergency Department on Dec. 3. He was having difficulties breathing and his stomach was full…Read More…

Germs and viruses such as the COVID-19 Coronavirus are spread easily. However, it only takes approximately 20 seconds to prevent that spread by washing your hands correctly. Practicing good hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections and the spread of germs and disease, according to Faith Needleman, MSN, RN, Director of…Read More…

The hospital cafeteria is now open Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch.  The breakfast menu features made-to-order grill items such as scrambled eggs, pork and turkey sausage, bacon, French Toast, hash browns, coffee and juices. For lunch, a self-serve salad bar is available…Read More…

After much anticipation, Salem Medical Center is preparing to unveil its new 26-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.  “We’re very excited about opening our new Unit,” said Chief Executive Officer Dr. Tammy Torres.  “Access to behavioral health services is a critical need for our community. Working with behavioral health experts, law enforcement and other community leaders, our…Read More…

Mammography is an essential part of healthy living for women. Early detection of breast cancer, visualizing masses and lesions more clearly, and reducing unnecessary biopsies is the goal of SMC’s Mammography Team. “With the new 3D Mammography system, we are providing patients with the higheststandard of care in breast imaging,” said Radiology Manager Kim Cassidy….Read More…

Barry Berman, MD, a long-time, dedicated pediatrician, began his career nearly 30 years ago.  Long before that, he began his life as a musician. “I started playing the piano at 8 years old, and I’ve been in bands since I was 13,” said Dr. Berman.  As a teenager, he played many different genres of music…Read More…

Even though spring is just a bit more than a month away, there is still time for frigid winter weather to sneak up and cause major problems. According to ED physician Paul J. Karagiannis, MD, hypothermia and frostbite are common issues that can affect anyone of any age if precautions aren’t taken.  What is hypothermia?…Read More…

SMC Board of Trustees John G. Sakewicz and Dr. Michael R. Gorman, President of Salem Community College, recently helped to organize a county-wide Spelling Bee at SCC. The Woodstown Council of the Knights of Columbus hosted the event for local 8th graders. Sakewicz, President of the Assembly for the Knights of Columbus, and Dr. Gorman…Read More…