Salem Hospital

Honestly I was with these people that gave 1 star. I absolutely thought I’d die there before being treated properly, but this last time was mostly different. I went in with excruciating pain in the left shoulder, arm, chest, and scapular. They didn’t take much time to take care of me. However, the ER nurse treated me like a drug seaker which was very sad for me. That was until my MRI with contrast came back and then they had to decide to keep me or send me to Boston. They decided to keep me, and from then on I was treated great. My nurses on Phippen 7 were great, my aid Luz was great, Jade Marie from transport was great. My surgeons and doctors were great. All in all they restored my faith in this hospital.

I go here regularly for testing and it's always clean and bright. The staff are courteous, friendly, and more often than not, cheerful. I can't speak to the emergency room experience, but the lab and other testing departments are great.

I understand in a moment of a health concern there’s heightened emotions. However I had a good experience at the ER when I went ON Christmas Day, took my vitals/blood quickly (all came back okay), then took me back to the rooms, yes I waited about 3 hours while seeing a nurse & doing a CT. Finding out I had appendicitis & they started me on IV and pain meds right away. Took me in for the night with surgery in the morning. Nurses, surgeon, anesthesiologist were all attentive and great.

After falling while on vacation in the Salem area, my wife took me to Salem Hospital for a brain scan because I am on anticoagulants and had hit my head when I fell and they needed to check for any bleeding in the brain. My CT scan of the brain was fine but my pulse was dangerously low so I was admitted for further cardiac work up. I ended up getting a pacemaker, which was exactly what I needed. My treatment and care was excellent. Our whole experience was excellent. Highly recommend.

I've read quite a few reviews and I understand people's frustration and understand where there coming from so they give 1 star review but in my case it was different. I just had surgery the other day and everyone was incredible. Doctors and nurses made me feel comfortable, catered to my needs. When it was time to leave, never felt rushed. It was take your time, go slow. Go when you're ready.