A HEALTH & WELLNESS MAGAZINE FROM NSMC WINTER 2012

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Hearts in HandHow a Procedure Through the Wrist Can Save Your Lifepage 4

DANVERS MAN TRADESPAIN FOR HIP REPLACEMENTpage 2

SMART DRUGSTARGET LUNG CANCERpage 8

THE DOCTOR WILL SEE ALL OF YOU NOWpage 10

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s long as there is no snow on theground, you’d better believe I’ll be out here golfing,” chuckles

60-year-old Danvers resident, and avidgolfer, Anthony Conti. Six months ago,that wasn’t the case. Conti was in so muchpain he had to walk off the course and puthis clubs away for the season.

“People who know me realized how seriousthe pain in my hip was when I told them I couldn’t play golf any more,” explainsConti. “My son’s wedding was just a fewweeks away, and I knew I had to do something to get back on my feet.”

At the advice of his primary care physician,Gary Cohen, M.D., Conti went to seeNSMC orthopedic surgeon WilliamMurzic, M.D. Dr. Murzic was able to relieve Conti’s pain with a cortisoneinjection, but warned him that the reliefwas only temporary.

“I instantly felt better and was back at work the next day,” said Conti. “But as soon as my son’s wedding was over,the pain returned and I was back in Dr.Murzic’s office scheduling surgery for atotal hip replacement.”

Conti, a veteran machinist at Hansen Engineering in Danvers, is no stranger topain. In the last 10 years, he has had bothknees replaced, spine surgery, and now hipsurgery. He says giving up his active life-style at such a young age is not an option.

“It is not unusual for me to see active menin their 50s and early 60s suffering from severe pain in their hips and knees,” saysDr. Murzic. “My goal as an orthopedic surgeon is to get people, like Mr. Conti,back on their feet doing the things they love to do.”

In August 2011, Conti had his right hip replaced at NSMC Salem Hospital. Thesurgery lasted about two hours and was followed by a couple days of recovery in arecently renovated private patient room.

“The surgery was amazing. Within a fewweeks I was back out in the garden andcouple weeks after that I returned to the

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On the FairwayDanvers Golfer Trades Constant Pain for Hip Replacement

Anthony Conti was back on the golf course twomonths after hip replacement surgery.

golf course,” said Conti. “I am still doingphysical therapy, but I feel as though I’mback to 100 percent.”

Physical therapy is extremely important inthe overall outcome of any joint replacementsurgery. The goals of physical therapy are to prevent healing muscles from getting too tight, improve a patient’s understandingof how to exercise, and strengthen musclesaround the hip joint through controlled exercises.

“Hip replacement surgery is one of themost successful joint surgeries performedtoday. In the majority of patients, the implant can last at least 15 years,” explainsDr. Murzic. “Long-term results have beenimproving impressively with new devicesand techniques.”

“If you are experiencing pain that affectsyour everyday life, and keeps you from thethings that you want to do, then it’s time to take that step,” says Conti. “It has trulymade a world of difference in my life.”

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hiparthroplasty, involves removing a diseased hipjoint and replacing it with an artificial joint, calleda prosthesis. Hip prostheses consist of a ballcomponent, made of metal or ceramic, and asocket, which has an insert or liner made of plastic or ceramic. The implants used in hip replacement are biocompatible—meaning they’re designed to be accepted byyour body—and they’re made to resist corrosion, degradation and wear.

Hip replacement is typically used for people with hip joint damage from arthritis or aninjury. Followed by rehabilitation, hip replacement can relieve pain and restore rangeof motion and function of your hip joint.

To find an NSMC orthopedic surgeon, please visit nsmc.partners.org or call our Physician Finder Service at 877-676-2637.

HIP REPLACEMENTSURGERY

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NSMC recently launched a new "school" for patients inpreparation for knee and hip replacement surgery. Thisfree program includes representatives from physical therapy, nursing, anesthesia, case management and pre-admission testing. They review with patients how toprepare for surgery, what to expect during their hospitalstay and what the recovery from surgery will be like.

The program is offered to all patients who have scheduled their surgery,as well as those who are seriously considering surgery. Patients are enrolled through their orthopedic surgeon's office.

NSMC Hip and Knee School

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Heart attack symptoms differ for womenand men. Although most people think of a heart attack as extreme chest pain, manywomen may instead feel nauseous, achyand weak.

“Unfortunately, we see many cases like SisterBurns’,” said NSMC Chief of CardiologyDavid Roberts, M.D. “Symptoms canmask themselves as something minor thatpatients often ignore.”

Soon after Sister Burns’ diagnosis, Dr.Roberts performed an angiogram, which is an X-ray test that uses a special dye andcamera to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery.

During the procedure, Dr. Roberts foundthe blocked artery and performed anangioplasty by insering a thin catheter tubeinto Sister Burns’ radial artery in her wristand maneuvering it into her heart withX-ray guidance. He then inflated a balloonto open the blockage and inserted twostents so the artery would remain open permanently and blood could continueto flow.

North Shore Medical Center is the onlyhospital on the North Shore to performroutine radial artery catheterizations inaddition to the traditional femoral arteryangioplasty approach.

“Radial artery catheterizations have beenpopular in Europe for 20 years, but are justnow becoming more popular in the UnitedStates. By entering through a patient’swrist instead of the groin area, the patient recovers faster, has less pain and there is amuch smaller risk of bleeding and majorcomplications,” said Dr. Roberts.

“After the procedure, a patient can standimmediately and may even go home thatsame day. Patients who undergo a radial artery catherization require nothing morethan a Band-Aid on their wrist.”

Immediately after the procedure SisterBurns felt better. “After the procedure I feltlike a new person. I hadn’t felt that healthyin a year,” she said.

To keep Sister Burns’ heart strong and tohelp her recover, she has joined NSMC’sCardiac Rehabilitation Program, whichteaches cardiac patients about healthy eating, stress management and how tocreate and maintain an exercise program.

“I’m learning more about good healtheveryday,” said Sister Burns, who attendscardiac rehabilitation three times a week.“I’m lucky not only to be alive, but to havea great team of caregivers on the NorthShore who saved my life.”

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or many people, a heart attack strikessuddenly and without warning. Forothers, however, like Sister Geraldine

Burns, Sister of Notre Dame and vice principal at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, heart attacks can cause minorsymptoms that often go unnoticed.

Sister Burns had been experiencing someshortness of breath after climbing stairs orcarrying groceries into her home, butchalked it up to fatigue and a lack ofexercise. When the symptoms continuedduring a trip to Washington, DC, she decided to see a doctor, but still did notexpect that her diagnosis would be serious.

“I thought I was feeling poorly because ofthe heat and all the walking on the trip. Iwas concerned, but never thought it couldbe life threatening,” she said.

Soon after her trip, Sister Burns visitedNSMC cardiologist, Andrew Kemper,M.D., who performed a stress test. The testsuggested that she had a blockage in one ofthe arteries of her heart, and that she hadsuffered a minor heart attack during her trip.

“I remember getting the news that I had suffered a heart attack,” said Sister Burns. “I was so surprised because I didn’t thinkthat heart attacks were supposed to happenthat way.”

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Sister Geraldine Burns, viceprincipal at Bishop Fenwick HighSchool, recovered quickly fromher heart attack.

Hearts in HandHow a ProcedureThrough the Wrist Can Save Your Life

In her own words

NSMC HEART CENTERBRINGS EXPERT CARETO THE NORTH SHORE

NSMC has a long history of pioneering cardiac care on the North Shore. This exceptional program has been built in collaboration with Massachusetts GeneralHospital, and brings the most advancedcardiac care to the North Shore. Here aresome highlights:

• The largest and most comprehensive cardiac program on the North Shore offering complete medical and surgical care, as well as prevention and cardiac rehabilitation programs.

• The only cardiac surgery program on the North Shore, producing outstanding patient outcomes since 2003.

• The first hospital on the North Shore to offer angioplasty, and the largest program in the area since 2003.

• The first hospital on the North Shore to perform angioplasty through the wrist.

• Consumer Reports rated NSMC one of the top 50 hospitals in the US for heart surgery in 2009.

• NSMC is one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care—Thomson Reuters, 2010.

For more information or to find a cardiologist affiliated with NSMC and Mass General, please visit nsmc.partners.org/heart_center

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North Shore Medical Center is the only hospitalon the North Shore to perform radial arterycatheterizations in additionto the traditional femoral artery approach.

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Ear infections are the one of the most common reasons children see their doctors. Symptoms include itching, pain, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. Most ear infections can be treated without antibiotics and will go away on theirown. Try an over-the-counter pain reliever for the irritation and keep the ear clean and dry. If the pain continues and afever persists, see your doctor. It is okay to give your child a non-aspirin pain reliever while waiting for an appointment.If your child has recurrent serious ear infections, see an ear, nose and throat specialist to discuss treatment options suchas ear tubes to allow air into the middle ear. To contact Dr. Verdugo, please call 978-745-6601.

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Childbirth and CareCall Isis Parenting at 781-429-1500 or log on to isisparenting.com to register for classes.

Disease ManagementCardiac RehabilitationCall 781-477-3300

Cardiac Risk ReductionCall 781-477-3900

Diabetes Management ProgramCall 781-477-3409 (Lynn, Gloucester)

Living Well with Heart FailureCall 978-354-2577

Pulmonary RehabilitationCall 781-477-3102

Surgical Weight ManagementCall 978-825-6505

Bipolar Disorder Parent Support Group 978-354-2660

Breast Feeding Support Group978-354-3263

CPAP Support Group978-354-4397

Diabetes Management Support Group781-477-3409

Fibromyalgia Support Group866-676-2239

Gastric Bypass, Band and Sleeve Support Group (NSMC surgical patients only) 978-825-6505

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group978-741-1215 x2623

Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing(GRASP) 781-593-5224

Heart Disease: Healing Your Heart781-477-3505

HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change)978-744-6841

Laryngectomy Support Group978-236-1455

Learn to Cope (Substance abuse family support)978-354-2660

Overeater’s Anonymous781-641-2303

Pacemaker/ICD Support Group978-354-4507

Parents Helping Parents978-354-2660

Sibshop Support Group (For siblings of children with special needs)978-354-2660

Stroke Support Group781-631-0114

Cancer Support GroupsBreast Cancer Support Group978-882-6002

Children Whose Parents Have Cancer SupportGroup978-882-6073

Head and Neck Support Group978-882-6002

Healing with Hope781-477-3505

Locations and Contact InformationDanvers | NSMC Women’s CenterOne Hutchinson Drive, Danvers

Lynn | NSMC Union Hospital500 Lynnfield Street, Lynn

Salem | NSMC Salem Hospital81 Highland Avenue, Salem

Salem | NSMC Wellness & Integrative Medicine Center400 Highland Avenue, Salem

For all locations, please contact866-NSMC-BEWELL or 866-676-2239nsmcwellness@partners.org

Wellness Classes and Services• Acupuncture• Chair Strength Training for Seniors• Chi Gong• CPR 978-354-3013• Fitness Gym• Hypnotherapy• LEARN Program for Weight Control• Massage• Meditation• Personal Training• Reiki• Smoking Cessation 781-477-3900• Strong Women• Tai Chi• Exercise for Overweight Teens (9-15)• Total Body Conditioning• Yoga & Yogalates

Support GroupsPlease call the following organizations for meeting times and locations.

Addiction Recoverywww.smartrecovery.org

ADHD Parent Support Group978-354-2660

Al-Anon508-366-0556

Asthma and Food Allergy Support Group781-598-5932

Bereavement: Fetal/Newborn Loss978-354-3357

Calendar North Shore Medical Center offers a wide range of health programs, classes, supportgroups and special events at our locations in Salem, Lynn and Danvers.

If you have a health question you would like answered by our experts, send us an e-mail at HealthyLife@partners.org.Physician Q&A

To register online or sign up for advanced email notification of class registration, visit nsmc.partners.org, or call 1-866-676-2239.

Most classes begin in January,April, June and September. Call or log on for more details.

Gonzalo Verdugo, M.D. Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat)

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes damage to the lining of the small intestineand interferes with the body’s ability to absorb certain nutrients from food. It is triggeredby the ingestion of gluten, a protein in wheat, barley and rye. It can also be found in

everday medicine, vitamins and cosmetic products. Symptoms of celiac disease may include abdominal bloating andpain, chronic diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue and bone or joint pain. Left untreated, celiac disease can lead to unexplainediron deficiency anemia, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, osteoporosis, delayed growth in children, infertility, intestinalcancer and other health problems. Because these symptoms are similar to those of other diseases, diagnosis can be difficult and is frequently delayed. Diagnosis requires a detailed medical history, blood tests, and a biopsy of the smallintestine. Treatment consists of maintaining a gluten-free diet and following up with your gastroenterologist on a regular basis to monitor your condition. To contact Dr. Rosenberg, please call 978-741-4171.

Laura Rosenberg, M.D.Gastroenterologist

Q | I think I have trouble digesting gluten. How do I know if I have celiac disease?

Infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after practicing regular, unprotected intercourse for an entire year. Track when you ovulate to maximize the chance of conceptioneach cycle. Eat a healthy diet, take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid daily and maintain ahealthy weight. If you still haven’t conceived, your obstetrician can perform tests to determine the cause of your infertility and may recommend minimally invasive procedures or medications to improve your chances. Fertility drugscan regulate your reproductive hormones and trigger the release of one or more of your eggs per ovulation cycle. Otheroptions include intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Your NSMC obstetrician can providemany of these treatments or can refer you to our infertility specialists at the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care. To contact Dr. Dennis, please call 978-739-6975 (Danvers) or 781-599-2600 (Swampscott).

Kalinda Dennis, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Q | I’m 32 and have been trying to get pregnant for over a year. Whenshould I be concerned and what are my options?

Even though you feel healthy, it’s important to have an annual physical, which can help detect diseases in their early stages before symptoms are obvious. Your physician will usuallycheck your height and weight, eyes, ears, throat, lungs and blood pressure among other

things. These tests are incredibly useful in the short term to diagnose new conditions, but also in the long term as yourresults can be used as a medical baseline as you get older. Your doctor can also answer any questions about your healthand offer advice on how to maintain healthy lifestyle habits. To contact Dr. Nemeskal, please call 978-882-6700.

Paul Nemeskal, M.D. Primary Care Physician

Q | I am in good condition and have no chronic medical issues. How important is it for me to get a yearly physical?

Q | How can I tell if my child has an ear infection and are antibiotics required for treatment?

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HealthyLife | Lung Cancer

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For more information or to schedule an appointment with the thoracic cancer clinic, please call 978-882-6060.

hen Wilmington resident Joan O’Beirne, 68, started experiencing shortness of

breath during her daily activities, she had no idea what could be causing it or thatshe was about to become part of a pioneeringresearch study.

A widow with three grown children,O’Beirne has always been active and healthy,never smoking, playing tennis, and more recently watching her grandchildren everyafternoon. When she noticed her shortnessof breath, she consulted her primary caredoctor who sent her to a lung specialist. Her early tests were inconclusive; she showed no sign of chronic obstructivepulmonary disease.

Seeking an answer, O’Beirne’s doctorsordered additional testing for cardiac diseaseand blood clots as well as a CT scan of herlungs. Finally, the CT showed scar tissue in the upper left lobe of her lung that a radiologist suspected might be a sign ofcancer. A PET scan confirmed active cancercells and she was sent to a lung surgeon for abiopsy to determine the extent of her cancer.

After a surgeon advised that her tumor would require a surgical biopsy—a procedurethat increased the possibility of spreadingthe cancer—O’Beirne sought a second opinion. She met with MassachusettsGeneral Hospital and North Shore MedicalCenter thoracic surgeon and lung specialist,Dean Donahue, M.D. With O’Beirne as an active member of her own care team, she decided to first have Dr. Donahue andthe interventional radiologist perform aneedle biopsy and send the sample topathology for staging.

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Outsmarting CancerTargeted Drugs Fight Lung Cancer

“With reassurance from Dr. Donahue, I felt completely comfortable with this approach,” said O’Beirne.

O’Beirne’s biopsy confirmed Stage 2A cancer and Dr. Donahue then performedsurgery to remove the upper lobe of her leftlung. “After the surgery, I thought I wouldbe fine,” said O’Beirne. “I was surprisedto learn that chemotherapy decreases thechance that my cancer will return from50 percent to about 35 to 45 percent. So I opted for the treatment.”

She had chemotherapy at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center, under the care ofmedical oncologist Rachel Rosovsky, M.D.

In recent years, researchers have been ableto pinpoint, with greater accuracy than ever

Joan O’ Beirne, of Wilmington, is benefitting from pioneering research and a clinical trial offered throughthe Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers.

Joan O’ Beirne (L) credits her clinical team with saving her life. She is joined by medical oncologist Rachel Rosovsky, M.D., clinical trials manager Lisa Fabry, R.N., and thoracic surgeon Dean Donahue, M.D.

before, the exact genetic abnormalities incertain cancers that turn healthy cells into cancerous ones. In 2004, physician-researchers from the Massachusetts GeneralHospital Cancer Center were the first toidentify that a mutation in the epidermalgrowth-factor receptor (EGFR) was responsible for 10 percent of lung cancers—and 50 percent of those in non-smokers.

Today, patients at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center have theirtumors screened for many types of cancerto determine their genotype, or genetic“fingerprint.” This genetic intelligence isthen used to match the appropriate “smartdrug” that is specifically crafted to interruptthe cancer-causing mechanism, with minimal side effects, to the specificgenetic mutation.

COMPREHENSIVE LUNG CANCERCARE ON THE NORTH SHORELung cancer patients on the North Shore have unique access to the mostinnovative treatments available through North Shore Medical Center’scollaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital. Mass Generalthoracic surgeons diagnose and treat cancerous and benign disorders ofthe lungs, trachea, esophagus, chest wall, diaphragm and mediastinum.

These thoracic surgeons also work side-by-side with NSMC’s thoracicsurgeons, and with the medical and radiation oncology specialists at theMass General/North Shore Cancer Center. The thoracic clinic at theMass General/North Shore Cancer Center develops and implementspersonalized care plans for every patient. Innovative approaches includefull-body stereotactic radiosurgery to pinpoint thoracic tumors, targetedtherapies matched to individual tumor mutations through genotyping,and access to clinical trials of promising new therapies.

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O’Beirne is one of many patients who isbenefitting from the comprehensive careand wolrd-class research provided at theMass General/North Shore Cancer Center.Genotyping revealed that her cancer wascaused by the EGFR mutation. She is now enrolled in a clinical research trial evaluating the effectiveness of an existingEGFR-mutation “smart drug” that hadpreviously proven effective in shrinking tumors in patients with advanced metastaticcancer. In O’Beirne’s trial, researchers areevaluating whether the drug—Tarceva—can prevent the recurrence of lung cancer inpatients at an earlier stage of the disease.

“I feel so fortunate to be part of thisresearch. I only have to take one pill everyday for two years,” said O’Beirne. “I can’tbelieve this little pill might be able to prevent my cancer from coming back.”

“I’m so grateful for the wonderful care I’ve received at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center,” saidO’Beirne. “We’re so lucky to have access tosuch amazing surgeons and cutting-edgetreatments and research so close to home.”

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Healthcare Design magazine named NSMC Union Hospital's Dr. Harvey Zarren Healing Garden as a finalistin the Respite category in its 2011 Remodel/RenovationContest. The healing garden offers several seating areasand can be accessed by wheelchairs and hospital beds,enabling even seriously ill patients to enjoy the benefitsof nature. To support the healing garden, donate online at nsmcgiving.org or call the Development office at 978-741-1242.

NSMC NEONATAL NURSE FINALIST FOR PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

North Shore Physicians Group (NSPG), a multi-specialty physiciangroup practice affiliated with North Shore Medical Center, is nowoffering shared medical appointments (SMA) for patients with a variety of diseases or conditions, like diabetes or back pain, with

selected physicians. These 90-minute appointments are conducted in a groupsetting with a physician, multidisciplinary team and six to ten other patients.

“Patients like the shared appointments because they can get in to see me a lot sooner and they get a full hour and a half of consultation and education,” says NSMC neurosurgeon Terence Doorly, M.D., who has been offering group appointments on Wednesday mornings for nearly a yaer. “They get the same level of personal attention that they would during an individual appointment, plus the added benefit of learning from the experiences of other patients.”

Response to the shared appointments has been very positive. “I’ve found that patients may feel a little modest in the group setting at first because it’s so different from what they’re used to, but that they quickly engage in theprocess and really seem to enjoy the group dynamic,“ says Dr. Doorly. “Everyone comments on how informative the sessions are. One patient joked that he felt like he should have been given a medical degree when his appointment was over.”

To learn more about shared medical appointments, please call your North ShorePhysicians Group practice or visit NorthShorePhysicians.org.

HEALING GARDEN AT NSMCUNION HOSPITAL WINS AWARD

Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care at 102 Endicott Street in Danvers now has extended hours onSaturday for X-ray and Lab services for walk-in patients witha physician order.

Lab | 978-882-6688Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

X-ray | 978-882-6161Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EXPANDED HOURS FOR X-RAY AND LAB

Suzanne Nevins, R.N., clinical nursing leader in the NSMC Special Care Nursery, was recognized as a finalist for this year’s prestigious Schwartz Center for Compassionate Caregiver Award. Given by the Boston-based Kenneth B. Schwartz Center, the award honorscaregivers who embody the characteristics of compassionate care, which include effectivecommunication and emotional support, mutual trust and respect, involving patients and families in healthcare decisions, and treating patients as people, not just illnesses. NSMC chaplain Jane Korins, MTS, was recognized as a finalist last year.

Nevins, who has worked as a neonatal nurse at NSMC for 36 years, was nominated for her uncanny ability to discern each of her tiny patients’ unique personalities and instill confidencein parents that their babies are recognized for their uniqueness.

Nevins’ awareness of the critical role that compassion plays in the patient-caregiver relationshipbecame even stronger when she suffered from a medical complication during a surgery of herown. She turned this personal trauma into a positive experience by becoming an advocate foropen communication between patients and caregivers.

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During the appointment, each patient has an individual consultation and review ofmedications or tests followed by a groupeducational session. The physician alsoteaches about the condition and reviewsanatomical models or Xrays. By the time the session is over, each patient has all of his or her questions answered—plus a few they might never have thought to ask. All participating patients sign a confidentiality agreement.

NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER is a multi-site health system located north of Boston and a member of Partners HealthCare, which was founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Together with Massachusetts General Hospital, we opened the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care in Danvers in 2009.

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