“I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that.” This quote is by actor/comedian Robin Williams who suffered from depression for many years before committing suicide in August 2014. According to…Read More…

SMC celebrated International Housekeepers and Environmental Services Week from Sept. 12 to 18. The Environmental Services crew works tirelessly day in and day out to keep the hospital clean and safe. “When the COVID scare began, my staff and I knew it was up to us to keep the hospital as germ free as possible,”…Read More…

Minnesota Senator and former Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar has a message for Americans: Don’t ignore routine medical exams even during a pandemic. Klobuchar was diagnosed with breast cancer in February, received a lumpectomy and radiation, and is now cancer-free. She considers herself lucky and admits she should have gotten her scheduled screening despite the pandemic….Read More…

Need to update your BLS training? Required to have a CPR certificate for your job? You’re in luck! SMC is an official American Heart Association training site and is offering the following courses through the end of the year. Basic Life Support One-day Course: Oct. 14 and 28: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 11: 1…Read More…

Trick or Treating has been a bit different lately, but one thing has stayed the same — Halloween can present many dangers. According to a State Farm analysis, children are twice as likely to die on Halloween than any other day of the year as they trick-or-treat along the streets. The study showed that more…Read More…

Being physically active plays a key role in overall good health. However, nearly 80-percent of Americans — young and old — aren’t active enough. In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, the American Physical Therapy Association hopes to bring awareness to the importance of being active. “Physical activity can range from taking a walk to…Read More…

Dear Dr. Torres, I just wanted to send a message to compliment Donna Dombrowsky. My daughter Lily had an EEG at Salem Medical Center on Sept. 7. We had originally decided not to go to Salem because we live in Delaware and thought it was too far and too much of a hassle, but I’m…Read More…

CEO Tammy Torres, DNP, MSN, RN, was recently named one of the Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ. She will be featured alongside women leaders in the October issue of the state-wide business magazine and at a special recognition event. The program recognizes women who are shattering stereotypes and the glass ceiling, with the…Read More…

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, ICU Nurse Suzanne Strang, RN, often worked seven days a week. Those days sometimes lasted up to 16 hours. “Sometimes she only had one day off before returning to work for another six or seven day stretch,” said Director of ICU Kirsten Maritim, MSN, BSN, RN, NEA-BC. “One…Read More…

Stephanie Ventura’s commitment to those she cares for made her the perfect choice for August’s Salem Oak Ancillary Excellence Award. Ventura — Patient Care Tech for Tele/MedSurg — has been at SMC for nearly two years. As a member of the community, Ventura said she often sees friends or neighbors during her rounds. “I love…Read More…