Salem Medical Center’s history dates back more than 100 years. Throughout that long history, many nurses, doctors and staff members have come and gone. However, full-time RNs Lois Strang and Rosia Rivera — each with 47 years — have nearly hit the century mark themselves with a combined 94 years of service. “Lois and Rosie…Read More

SMC’s Tele/Med Surg Unit and ICU have a new manager. Clinical Nurse Manager Zachary Sherkness, RN, never planned to be a nurse, much less a nurse manager. “I was working at a retail pharmacy in 2014 when someone from the hospital came in and asked if I’d be interested in working in their pharmacy,” he…Read More

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. “Falls are also a major economic and social issue across the United States,” said Samantha Antoun, Director of Advance Therapy Associates at Salem Medical Center. “A serious fall could severely change the life of a loved one or even ourselves…Read More

The Salem Circle of Friends is a social group sponsored by SMC and Salem Community College that brings seniors together to enjoy luncheons, hear featured speakers, and attend special events all focused on living an active, healthy life. Save the date for the group’s next luncheon to be held on Friday, April 22 from 12…Read More

Respiratory Therapist Penny Crispin, CRT, has been a cheerleader at SMC for 36 years. No, she doesn’t cheer for a sport. She roots for breathing.  “Push, push, push as hard as you can!” she encouraged her patient during a Pulmonary Function Test, a test to determine a patient’s overall lung function that can help diagnose…Read More

To: Tammy Torres: My name is Kim Patchell and I just wanted to take a moment to let you know what my recent surgery experience was like. I had surgery on my wrist at the Surgery Center a few weeks ago. I have not had any type of surgery or hospital stay in over 40…Read More

As an American Heart Association (AHA) training site, SMC now offers Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to employees and the surrounding community. “These classes are a valuable educational resource for our community that could ultimately help save someone’s life,” said Shay DiBartolomeo, Director of Education. “Our instructors are highly qualified…Read More

SMC now offers retail pharmacy services for both patients and the community at large. “Salem Pharmacy and Surgical is now filling prescriptions,” said Dr. Tammy Torres, CEO. “Whether you’re here for an outpatient procedure, care in our Emergency Department, or as an inpatient, your prescription can be filled and ready for you prior to leaving…Read More

Metz Culinary Management — a privately-owned, family-driven company based in Pennsylvania — recently took over the SMC kitchen. Led by Interim General Manager Kevin Long, Metz’ mission is to collaborate with partners to deliver restaurant-inspired hospitality to each and every guest. Since their arrival, they have hosted a brunch for the physicians and free lunch…Read More

Patients come to SMC’s Wound Care Center to get help healing their wounds as quickly as possible. The team works hard to achieve this quickly and safely. For their efforts, they were recently recognized with the RestorixHealth Center Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction awards for the evaluation period of July to December 2021….Read More