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Celebrate Safely This Summer
In addition to fun and frivolity, summer celebrations can present hazards that could land a reveler in the Emergency Department. Fireworks, food poisoning, and water accidents are just a few possible dangers that lurk at outdoor festivities. SMC ED Medical Director Brenna Wynne, MD, offered this list of tips to help stay out of the…Read More…
SMC Announces Launch of Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
Salem Medical Center recently launched the Emergency Department Addiction Pathways program — a medication-assisted treatment program for opioid use disorders. “We will be using the drug buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorders,” said ED Nurse Director Marc Baron, MSN, RN. “Patients can come directly to the ED and request that we start them on…Read More…
SMC Welcomes New Rehabilitation Team
Advance Therapy Associates — physical and occupational rehabilitation specialists with 30-plus years in South Jersey — recently joined SMC. “I’m pleased to welcome Advance Therapy to our facility,” said Dr. Tammy Torres, CEO. “The therapists are highly skilled and dedicated to improving the lives of every patient.” ATA is a comprehensive physical rehabilitation and therapy…Read More…
Patient Letters
Dear Dr. Tammy Torres, Salem Medical Center deserves a shout out for the awesome job with their COVID vaccination process! Staff were all friendly from beginning to end. It’s a drive thru process – wait in your own car – can’t get any better than that! Kudos to SMC and the staff who keep it…Read More…
Welcome New Medical Director
Rachel Haroz, MD — Addiction Medicine Medical Director Rachel Haroz, MD, has many years of experience in emergency and addiction medicine. Through SMC’s partnership with Cooper University Hospital in Camden, Dr. Haroz — attending physician in emergency medicine and Division Head of Toxicology and Addiction Medicine at Cooper — was recently appointed Addiction Medicine Medical…Read More…
Hospice: It’s a Good Thing
Hospice care is often viewed as a sign that death will come immediately. “Using hospice doesn’t mean the patient is going to die the next day. That’s why we offer our services for the terminally ill who have been given six months or less to live,” said Hospice Administrator Kim Willis, M.SC.A. “Hospice should be…Read More…
Patients Remembered at Celebration of Life
Anna Smith of Carneys Point Township died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Salem Hospice Care Nurse Natalie Eller, RN, stood quietly in the background, ready to provide support for the family after having cared for the patient during her final days. While death can be heartbreaking, hospice care can make the transition…Read More…
SMC Announces Launch of Medication Assisted Treatment Program
Salem Medical Center recently launched the Emergency Department Addiction Pathways program — a medication assisted treatment program for opioid use disorders. “We will be using the drug buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorders,” said ED Nurse Director Marc Baron, MSN, RN. “Patients can come directly to the ED and request that we start them…Read More…
Phillies Connection
Imagine seeing the sparkle in children’s eyes as they walk through the gates of Citizens Bank Park for a Philadelphia Phillies game. Now imagine handing a child a Phillie Phanatic hat or bobblehead statue depicting a favorite player. SMC Security Officer Rebecca Auger has the pleasure of experiencing this with children and adults alike as…Read More…
Lifestyle Modifications to Manage Migraine/Headache Pain
In observance of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, Rachel Wiegand, MS, PA-C — Cooper University Hospital’s neurology specialist on staff — provided information on managing migraines and headaches with lifestyle modifications. In America, there are 40 million individuals living with migraine disease and headache disorders. Unfortunately, more than half of migraine sufferers have not been…Read More…