Salem Medical Center celebrated its 100thanniversary Thursday with special guests and, of course, birthday cake. A chocolate and vanilla birthday cake featuring a photo of the original Salem County Memorial Hospital was enjoyed by all at the 100th anniversary celebration held at Salem Medical Center on Nov. 7. Salem Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Tammy…Read More…

Immediately following the Armistice on Nov.11, 1918, a small group of concerned Salem County citizens spearheaded the drive to establish a much-needed hospital for the people of Salem County as a memorial “to the Soldiers and Sailors of Salem County who participated in the Great War.” When Salem County Memorial Hospital first opened its doors…Read More…

Chief Nursing Officer Donna Carson, MSN, RN, will be the keynote speaker at 60th anniversary of the Salem Community College’s Practical Nursing (PN) program on Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30-1130. The event is sponsored by Salem Medical Center. “This is a truly an honor to speak at this celebration,” said Mrs. Carson. “We believe strongly in…Read More…

Welcome Vinnie Riccitelli as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Salem Medical Center. Mr. Riccitelli is responsible for financial functions including accounting, audit, treasury and corporate finance, His career spans more than 25 years of varied experience in financial management, business leadership and corporate strategy. Before joining SMC, Mr. Riccitelli served as CFO and Corporate…Read More…

Salem Medical Center was proud to be a Grand Sponsor of the Swedesboro Woolwich Day. Beautiful weather drew large crowds to the SMC information booth where staff answered questions about the new Salem Medical Center. In addition, SMC staff were on hand at the Mannington Mills Employee Health Fair. Thank you Denise Dorre-Meyers, ER, Leslie…Read More…

There’s a new force to be reckoned with in this year’s Men’s Bowling League at Woodlands Bowling in Pilesgrove: Salem Medical Center. Representing SMC are (left to right) Austin Marish, Augie Hoover, Lee Paulding, SMC Bioengineer, Reggie Harris and Austin Dooley.Read More…

A few weeks ago I got to see the other side of the hospital world as a patient at Salem Medical Center. Being a nurse, I was trying to self-diagnose and brush off some major symptoms I was having. My boss, Quality Director Faith Needleman, knew I wasn’t acting like myself and insisted I go…Read More…

Congratulations Derek Landolfi, RN, on being named a Shining Star. Derek is a “go to” kind of nurse. As night shift nurse supervisor, he is the kind of person you can count on at 3 in the morning. “When we leave during the day, we feel good knowing Derek will be there at night,” said…Read More…

When it comes to healthy living, sugar has become public enemy number one, and for good reason. Sugar has been linked to numerous negative health outcomes like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and of course something your dentist has been warning you about pretty much your entire life – tooth decay. Unfortunately, sugar is in…Read More…

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…