Dear Dr. Tammy Torres, I was admitted to SMC through the emergency room. From the gentleman who checked me into the ER, to the lady who escorted me out of the hospital three days later, everyone that I encountered there was caring, kind and professional. I received prompt attention from the ER staff and once…Read More…

For the third consecutive year, SMC was recently honored by the Communicable Disease Service of the NJ Department of Health with a Silver Antimicrobial Steward Award for its success with the antimicrobial stewardship program. According to Stewardship Committee Head John Ferreira, PharmD, BCPS, the program allows multiple disciplines throughout the hospital to work together with…Read More…

While winter’s ice and snow can deliver beautiful scenery, it can also create treacherous conditions. “From broken bones caused by falls to pulled muscles from shoveling, we see plenty of winter injuries each year that could be prevented,” said ED Director Paul Karagiannis, MD. Follow these tips for a safer winter: Tread Carefully – When…Read More…

This time of year, there are many elements that irritate the nasal passages — allergens, bacteria, and dry air from heaters are just a few. According to the FDA, nasal irrigation devices such as Neti pots, bulb syringes, squeeze bottles and battery-operated pulsed water devices are safe and effective if used properly. In addition, preliminary…Read More…

Salem Medical Center and Inspira Health Network Transport Services have signed a contract agreement whereby SMC will be using Inspira Transport Services as our official provider for patient transportation as of Jan. 1, 2022. “We’re happy to be partnering with Inspira Transport Services,” said Dr. Tammy Torres, CEO. “Their goal is to provide us with…Read More…

At the beginning of 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global mental health crisis.  The Organization projected that, by 2030, lifestyle and stress-related illnesses will surpass communicable diseases such as chicken pox, Hepatitis B and C, and the Flu. Behavioral Health Director Catherine Meliniotis, RN — who oversees the 26-bed psychiatric unit — said…Read More…

New medical staff leadership for 2022 is listed below. Medical Staff Leadership 2022-2023 Chief of Staff: Manish Dadhania, MD Vice Chief of Staff: Paul Kouyoumdji, MD Dept. of Surgery Chair: Stuart Diamond, MD Dept. of Medicine Chair, Asad Khan, MD Section Chiefs Department of Medicine: Emergency Medicine: Brenna Wynne, MD Pediatrics: Paul Kouyoumdji, MD Hospitalists:…Read More…

On Dec. 23, SMC delivered 54 frozen turkeys and a vanload of nonperishable food to the Mid-Atlantic States Career and Education Center’s (MASCEC) Food Pantry. Last year, MASCEC provided meals for approximately 60,000 families and was recently featured in WPVI-TV 6ABC’s “Connect. Share. Give. Holiday Food Drive.” Thank you to everyone who participated!Read More…

Scores were extremely close in this year’s Holiday Door Decorating contest. Case Management/Quality took first place with the Peanuts Christmas themed design, and Medical Staff Office was Runner Up with the Peace on Earth angel. Thank you to all participants and congratulations winners!Read More…

Just before the holiday, I had the pleasure of announcing the news of Salem Medical Center and Inspira signing a definitive agreement for SMC to join the Inspira Health Network. The transaction is expected to be completed following review and approval by the New Jersey Attorney General. Joining forces with Inspira means so much to…Read More…