Dear Dr. Tammy Torres, What a great asset you have in Peggy Stanton! (Patient Ambassador/Front Desk) As I sat and waited for my friend to get tests done, I observed one of the nicest, most efficient people performing her duties with not only efficiency, but with concern for everyone who came her way. Thank you,…Read More

Dear Dr. Tammy Torres, I would like to salute Salem Medical Center for being so organized in giving the COVID-19 vaccination. The healthcare staff was very professional, friendly and courteous. Time was given for any concerns and questions. My mother-in-law Florence Crumb — who is 90 years old — and I were amazed that we…Read More

Lynn Righter-Shookla – AVP of Clinical Operations and Director of Quality Lynn Righter-Shookla, MSM, BSBA, RN, is an accomplished health care leader with more than 35 years of clinical and leadership experience. As Associate Vice President of Clinical Operations and Director of Quality, Righter-Shookla oversees Quality, Risk, Infection Control, Medical Staff Office, the Interventional Radiology…Read More

SMC would like to welcome Daniel Timmerman, DO, and Mannington Township Mayor Donald C. Asay to the 2021 Board of Trustees. Dr. Timmerman is Board-certified in general surgery and wound care management. He is experienced in a wide range of procedures and techniques including Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF). Dr. Timmerman earned his medical degree from…Read More

Wintertime can be tough, and this year is even tougher with many COVID-19 restrictions still in place. Those who experience severe sadness during the colder months could be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which can begin as early as late fall and last through winter. “A decrease in sunlight lowers normal levels of serotonin…Read More

March is National Nutrition Month so celebrate by indulging in some superfoods while boosting immunity and reducing inflammation. “Scientists are always conducting research to study the effect of foods on fighting disease,” said Gayle Gasparon, RDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager. “It’s been proven that eating a well-balanced diet can keep you healthy and help combat disease.”…Read More

National Doctor’s Day is an annual observance aimed at appreciating physicians who help save lives everywhere. The holiday originated on March 28, 1933, in Winder, GA, when Eudora Brown Almond, a doctor’s wife, mailed cards to all the local physicians and their wives, and put red carnations on deceased doctor’s graves. Almond and a few…Read More

SMC nurses and staff have been battling the elements to administer COVID-19 vaccines and perform tests for staff, first responders, and the community despite the winter weather. Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor ice has prevented the staff from continuing to inoculate the public. Temperatures have dipped into the 20s and snow has fallen…Read More

SMC Radiology Department was recently recognized for their hard work and dedication by achieving accreditations from the American College of Radiology in MRI and Mammography. “Achieving accreditation tells the public that we have met certain high-quality standards,” said Director of Radiology Calvin Ferrier, MS, BS, RTR, MR, Dip. Ed. The MRI team — Technologists Heather…Read More

Every nine seconds someone in the United States suffers a brain injury. According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAUSA), at least 5.3 million Americans — one in 60 people — live with a traumatic brain injury-related disability. Each year more than 3.6 million people sustain an acquired brain injury (ABI) and at least…Read More