Barry Berman, MD, a long-time, dedicated pediatrician, began his career nearly 30 years ago.  Long before that, he began his life as a musician. “I started playing the piano at 8 years old, and I’ve been in bands since I was 13,” said Dr. Berman.  As a teenager, he played many different genres of music…Read More…

Even though spring is just a bit more than a month away, there is still time for frigid winter weather to sneak up and cause major problems. According to ED physician Paul J. Karagiannis, MD, hypothermia and frostbite are common issues that can affect anyone of any age if precautions aren’t taken.  What is hypothermia?…Read More…

SMC Board of Trustees John G. Sakewicz and Dr. Michael R. Gorman, President of Salem Community College, recently helped to organize a county-wide Spelling Bee at SCC. The Woodstown Council of the Knights of Columbus hosted the event for local 8th graders. Sakewicz, President of the Assembly for the Knights of Columbus, and Dr. Gorman…Read More…

Heart health is important all year long. Because February is National Heart Month, now is the perfect time to review some simple tips to help your heart stay healthy. According to Manish S. Dadhania, MD, cardiologist on staff at SMC, a healthy lifestyle will make your heart healthier. Top 10 Healthy Heart Tips: Give up…Read More…

Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection. The body normally releases chemicals into the bloodstream to combat infection. Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to these chemicals is out of balance, triggering changes that can damage multiple organ systems. Salem Medical Center’s Quality Department — led by Director…Read More…

In 1997, Michael DiPaolo — owner of DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Bar in Penns Grove — had a stent inserted to help his heart do its job. After the operation, he needed cardiac rehabilitation.  He chose SMC’s Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Department where he was required to exercise three times a week for approximately two months. However, he…Read More…

Dr. Scott Hollander will be the featured speaker at February’s Circle of Friends luncheon on Friday, Feb. 14. Lunch will be in the Davidow Hall lobby at Salem Community College. Registration is 11:30 a.m. Lunch will begin at noon and include Dr. Hollander’s presentation. Dr. Hollander, a Yale-trained Peripheral Vascular Interventional Radiologist, will discuss SMC’s…Read More…

In September 1971, at the young age of 17, Terry Abbott began his career at Salem Medical Center. In December 2019, more than 48 years later, Abbott — now 66 years old — has decided to hang up his maintenance belt at SMC. He celebrated his retirement from the hospital on Dec. 26. Abbott isn’t…Read More…

While camping in Sea Isle City last summer, SMC Patient Access Representative Sue Heller made someone smile. “Sea Isle has rocks,” she said, referring to the delightfully painted rocks that can be found around the popular beach town. When someone finds a rock, they post a picture on the Sea Isle Rocks Facebook page and…Read More…

Darrin Edwards – Emergency Department Darrin Edwards, an ED Tech, was described as the “definition of a Shining Star” by Denise Dorre-Meyers, Interim Nurse Director, ED. “He is invaluable to Salem Medical Center and the Emergency Department,” Dorre-Meyers said. “Whether it’s stocking rooms or sitting at the pivot desk, Darrin always has a smile on…Read More…