In 2010, Salem Health’s Bariatric Surgery Center was named by the American College of Surgeons as an MBSAQIP-accredited Comprehensive Center. Salem Hospital has received this accreditation in 2013, 2016, 2019, and most recently in 2023 - with a perfect score.     

The designation recognizes a consistent track record of favorable outcomes in weight-loss surgery. This award shows that patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality at the Salem Health Bariatric Surgery Center.