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SMC Vaccination Update – Jan. 25, 2021
Due to an overwhelming demand for COVID-19 vaccinations, Salem Medical Center has administered its current supply of vaccinations. At this time no further appointments are being taken. When SMC receives additional vaccines, an announcement will be made at that time informing the public of appointment availability via SMC’s website (smc.health) and social media feeds.Read More…
Patient Letter – Angela Lombardo-Kates
Dear Dr. Tammy Torres, About one year ago, I was in an ambulance going to Salem Medical Center because I lost the use of my legs. This year, I have been back to Salem Medical Center for an illness that has kept me out of work for a month. I just want to say I…Read More…
Medical Staff Leadership 2021
Medical staff leadership for 2021 is listed below: Chief of Staff: Wamiq Sultan, MD Vice Chief of Staff: Manish Dadhania, MD Dept. of Surgery Chair: Stuart Diamond, MD Interim Dept. of Medicine Chair: Paul Kouyoumdji, MD Section Chiefs Department of Medicine: Emergency Medicine: Brenna Wynne, MD Pediatrics: Paul Kouyoumdji, MD Hospitalists: Inciya Rangwalla, DO Radiology:…Read More…
Environmental Services: Silent Warriors of COVID-19
Nearly a year ago, hospital staffs were among the first to learn of COVID-19. While doctors and nurses care for sick patients, the EVS staff battles the virus on the frontlines, scrubbing every nook and cranny of SMC right down to the wheels on medical beds. “When the COVID scare began, my staff and I…Read More…
Winter Delivery
Be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox! The winter edition of SMC’s Health Connections community magazine will be delivered in January 2021. This edition focuses on SMC physicians and services including the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit with Bradford Bobrin, MD; colorectal health with Henry C. Ho, MD; ENT health with Jessie Clairvil, DO; bariatrics…Read More…
Face to Face: James Perrone
SMC Environmental Services staff member James Perrone recently encountered a patient who was in a room with a broken air conditioner. “It was during the fall when we had those few really hot days — when the weather was all over the place,” Perrone said. He was called to the third floor where the patient…Read More…
SMC Begins Covid-19 Vaccinations
Salem Medical Center now serving as a Covid-19 vaccination administration site. SMC is also serving as a COVID-19 testing site. SMC began administering its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22 to help stop the spread of the virus. Approximately 250 doses have been given to date. “I am so proud of…Read More…
Bariatric Surgery Transforms Former Flight Nurse
After more than 25 years as a flight nurse on a rescue helicopter, Mary Brownell of Bear, DE, had to retire due to back problems. “I had back surgery, then later went to work part-time as a medical officer on cruise ships,” Brownell said. “Between the surgery and the career change, I started gaining weight.”…Read More…
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit: What You Should Know
Q&A with Dr. Tammy Torres SMC is proud to be the home of a new 26-bed Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit located on the fourth floor of the hospital. The following is a one-on-one interview with Dr. Tammy Torres, CEO, to introduce SMC’s Unit and associated behavioral health resources. SMC News: How will the addition of…Read More…
Salem Medical Center Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations
Director of Education Shay DiBartolomeo injects Gastroenterologist Dr. Henry C. Ho with his first round of COVID-19 vaccine. To make an appointment for COVID-19 testing, call 856-469-8555 Salem Medical Center is pleased to announce that the facility is serving as a Covid-19 vaccination administration site. SMC is also serving as a Covid-19 testing site. SMC…Read More…