Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the area, SMC is experiencing a significant increase in testing requests. Drive-up testing is offered by appointment only. Call 856-469-8555 for an appointment. Visit smc.health/testing-update/ for up-to-date information.

The new year brought Salem County’s first snow fall! Remember these tips when venturing out into our new fallen Winter Wonderland! Click here for Seasonal Safety Smarts smc.health/seasonal-safet…

Emergency Department nurse Andrea Pelura, RN, jumped into action while enjoying her day off and ultimately saved the life of a family friend. Read her heroic story here smc.health/fast-acting-nu…

SMC’s website is now ADA compliant through Artificial Intelligence-Powered Accessibility. Features include increasing the contrast, text size, line height and spacing. Visit smc.health to learn more.

SMC is now offering Pediatric Pfizer vaccines for children 5 to 11 years old every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the hospital lobby. Appointments are Required. To make an appointment, call 856-469-2013. Visit smc.health for more information.

When used properly, nasal irrigation devices can flush away allergens, bacteria, and even help with COVID-19 symptoms. Click here to read more smc.health/safely-flush-a…

Salem Medical Center and Inspira Health Network Transport Services have signed a contract agreement whereby SMC is now using Inspira Transport Services as our official provider for patient transportation. The Service will provide basic life support and specialty care transport.

Have you had your #colonoscopy? According to SMC’s Dr. Henry Ho, it’s important that patients undergo a colonoscopy screening beginning at age 45 to detect signs of cancer early. To schedule a colonoscopy, call 888-707-7621. Visit smc.health/services/colon… for more information.

A patient recently took to Google to review his visit to our Emergency Department. He said he received excellent care during his three-day stay. Read more about his experience here smc.health/we-get-letters…

February is #BlackHistoryMonth May we continue to recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of Black people, both past and present.

At her heaviest, Jaclyn Catalano weighed 287 pounds at a height of 5 feet 4 inches tall. As the mother of 10 active children, Jaclyn was tired of being the "fat mom" everywhere she went. Click here to read how Bariatric Surgery changed her life smc.health/feelin-good-ag…

The first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness and help eradicate heart disease and stroke that strikes millions of women. Cardiovascular disease causes one in three deaths in women each year, so grab your red to support heart health awareness!

SMC’s Cardiac Rehab program is celebrating 30 years of helping keep hearts healthy! Read more about the program here smc.health/celebrating-30…

Congratulations to our newest Salem Oak Ancillary Excellence Award Winners - Med Tech 1 Denise Dewitt and Administrative Assistant II Karen Engel of our Laboratory! Denise and Karen have been at SMC for a combined total of 63+ years! Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

SMC welcomes Kevin Long as Interim General Manager for Food Services as part of Metz Culinary Management. Kevin comes to us with almost 28 years of management experience and specializes in championing a customer-focused dining experience. Welcome Kevin!

At her heaviest, Pennsville’s Kim Rivera weighed nearly 400 pounds. Since bariatric sleeve gastrectomy surgery with Dr. Harish Kakkilaya, she has lost 160 pounds and continues to lose. Read about her journey here smc.health/a-sons-motivat…

We know temperatures are chilly, but a lack of sunlight — which contains Vitamin D — can lead to Season Affective Disorder. SAD can cause tiredness, depression, and changes in your sleeping and eating routines. Learn more here smc.health/dont-be-sad-th…

Salem Medical Center offers a full range of imaging services to provide patients with their diagnostic and therapeutic imaging needs. Our imaging and radiology services teams work with doctors, nurses, and other clinicians to deliver comprehensive care. smc.health/services/diagn…

SMC is excited to announce the opening of an on-site, retail pharmacy in the Main Lobby! Click here to read all about it! smc.health/smc-announces-…

So excited to share that our very own nurses Rosia Rivera and Lois Strang were the subject of a Nurses’ Day WPVI -TV6 Philly Pride tribute. In a very real sense they were the face of “Nurses Day” for millions of viewers. View clip at smc.health #NurturingNurses