With the holiday season in full swing, there is no better time to be with family and friends. In many ways, we at SMC are family, a family of caregivers. I am grateful for each of you: The care and compassion you bring to our patients daily, the help and assistance you provide to each…Read More

To Salem Medical Center physician James Hubbs, DO, performing Botox and Juvederm injections is more than just a simple procedure that gets rid of wrinkles. “There’s an art to it,” he said. “Most patients just want their lines smooth, but there’s so much more that can be done.” Dr. Hubbs, a primary care physician who…Read More

Many occupations require employees to get physical examinations prior to being hired, and periodically while employed. James Hubbs, DO, offers quick and easy physicals to local fire companies, and DOT / CDL drivers. “We do physicals every year for fire company members, new members, and those who are planning to attend fire school,” he said….Read More

As Ray Ward entered the dimly lit hospital room, a confused patient greeted him with an unsure, “Hello?” “Good morning, I’m Ray Ward. Just a friendly visitor,” Ray said, already beginning to comfort the patient. “I just wanted to stop and see how you were doing.” The patient saw Ray’s friendly smile and sensed his…Read More

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement in approximately one million Americans. The Fox Rehabilitation Parkinson’s Support Group is free of charge and designed to offer individuals who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease education, understanding, and new friendships. The meetings feature guest speakers from the health care field and offer a platform…Read More

Cheryl Brown, a night shift radiology technician, recently went above and beyond her duties.   “I admitted a patient for comfort care,” said emergency room physician Paul Karagiannis, MD. “Unfortunately, the patient’s family was unable to be with her, so Cheryl sat at the bedside with the patient, held her hand, prayed, and played her…Read More

Shining Star – Shirley Hickman, Environmental Services   Shirley is one to “go out of her way” to assist patients and nurses with anything that is needed.   “She has gone beyond what a team member does for her team,” said Matt Williams, director of Environmental Services. “Our team and the patient sitting team has…Read More

Congratulations to SMC Health Physicians voted Best Physician Group in this year’s Best of Salem County competition. The group provides a broad range of services from routine preventative care and annual wellness exams to the management of illnesses and injuries. Specific services include general surgery, family practice, orthopedic surgery, infectious disease, and pediatrics.   SMC…Read More

Paul Kouyoumdji, MD, has been a fixture in the Salem County community for so long that he’s now seeing his next generation of patients come through the doors.   “The kids that I took care of are coming back with their kids,” he said. “Some of the babies that I took care of are now…Read More

Chronic heartburn, left untreated for a long period of time, can lead to many medical problems including esophageal cancer.   “The stomach lining is made up of certain cells that can deal with the acid,” explained Dr. Daniel Timmerman.    When the valve between the stomach and esophagus isn’t working properly, stomach acid can travel…Read More