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s p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n October 2019 NOTABLE NORTHSHORE NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 75 OCTOBER 2019 B R I N G I N G Y O U T H E B E S T I N E M E R G E N C Y C A R E NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER Efficient and Coordinated The expanded facility will improve the flow of patients in and out of the ED and reduce wait times. "The number of beds in the ED will enable us to see more patients in a time-appropriate fashion," Dr. Rice says. "Upstairs, we also have more capacity to admit patients, both to private rooms on the Pingree Floor and in new rooms in the Epstein Center for Behavioral Health. These expansions will help alleviate overcrowding in the ED and expedite admission." The new ED also offers on-site imaging technology, including CT scanning, ultrasound and X-ray, to provide patients quick, seamless access to these services. "We can't wait to care for our patients in this beautiful new space," Federico says. "It's going to be great for the community." pening November 3, 2019, at 6 a.m., the new Emergency Department (ED) at NSMC Salem Hospital is bigger, brighter and equipped with the most advanced technology to care for patients on the North Shore. "This is a state-of-the-art emergency department," says Phillip Rice, Jr., M.D., Chair of Emergency Medicine at NSMC. "You're not going to get better care anywhere else." The new ED consolidates the Union and Salem emergency departments and features dedicated areas for treating adult, pediatric and behavioral health patients. Located in a brand-new building on the Dove Avenue side of NSMC's Salem campus, the facility has 65 spacious patient bays enclosed by sliding glass doors that enhance privacy. "It will be a wonderful environment for patients," Sabrina Federico, R,N., M.S.N., Executive Director of Emergency Services says. The new ED also includes new space for pediatric emergency care. "We're excited to be in a larger, more modern space," says Brian Sanders, M.D., Chair of Pediatrics. "We'll continue to provide compassionate care, including an 'ouchless' experience for kids, using non-invasive pain relief techniques to reduce anxiety and discomfort for children and their families." 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA nsmc.partners.org NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER O Left to right: Executive Director of Emergency Services Sabrina Federico, R.N., M.S.N., Chair of Pediatrics Brian Sanders, M.D., and Chair of Emergency Medicine Phillip Rice, Jr., M.D.