Congratulations to the Information Technology Department on being named Shining Stars. It is the first time that an entire Department has been recognized as a Shining Star – and for good reason. During the cut over to Salem Medical Center, the IT group was challenged in ways that go beyond description. The transition taxed technological…Read More

What’s happening at Salem Medical Center? Lots. Since turning a new chapter on Feb. 1, 2019, we have been laying the foundation for a redesigned facility, new services, the re-opening of the Ambulatory Surgery Center. It all adds up to renewed enthusiasm in the mission of providing patient care in Salem County. We are rapidly…Read More

Certifiably the best! Salem Medical Center is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiovascular Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification signifies Salem Medical Center’s commitment to improving the quality of patients’ lives by strengthening standards of care and practices.  “This is significant news for our Cardiac…Read More

SALEM – The Memorial Hospital of Salem County is gaining a new owner, a new name and new life as Salem Medical Center. Community Healthcare Associates, a North Jersey-based company, announced its intention to buy the hospital last March. After buying the assets, it transferred the hospital license to an independent nonprofit called Salem County Hospital Corp. The…Read More

A state official gave the final go-ahead for a local nonprofit health system to buy a struggling Salem County hospital. The Health Commissioner’s decision allowed North Jersey-based Community HealthCare Associates to purchase the Memorial Hospital of Salem County for $3 million, according to hospital officials. Starting on Feb. 1, the facility will have a new…Read More

Nurses at Memorial Hospital of Salem County voted Thursday to ratify a first-ever contract agreement between HPAE Local 5142 and the new owners of the hospital, Community Healthcare Associates, which will take over once the acquisition is approved by New Jersey Commissioner of Health. “This has been a long journey for the nursing staff at the hospital, but we never…Read More

Tammy Torres, DNP, MSN, RN, has been named Chief Executive Officer of The Memorial Hospital of Salem County, announced Ralph Padilla, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the hospital. Dr. Torres served as interim Chief Executive Officer for the past several months. Ms. Torres recently served as the Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer at…Read More

A Surgical Solution for Heartburn Without Incisions – Now Being Performed At The Memorial Hospital of Salem County TimmermanWhat may have seemed like science fiction, surgery without an incision, is now a reality that is giving back patients suffering from chronic acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) a normal life. Daniel Timmerman, DO, chairman,…Read More

SALEM, N.J. (March 16, 2018) – The Memorial Hospital of Salem County announced today an agreement for the sale of substantially all of the assets of the 126-bed hospital and its related outpatient services to Community Healthcare Associates, LLC. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including a certificate of need from the State of…Read More