Salem Health and Santiam finalize affiliation to ensure long-term stability and more accessible healthcare
The agreement will transition Santiam employees to Salem Health's payroll and provide funds to upgrade Santiam’s healthcare infrastructure.
PointClickCare certification 'a game changer' for Salem Health Laboratories
For patients and families, the streamlined process helps avoid unnecessary hospital visits and emergency room trips.
Beacon Award for Excellence - CVCU
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has awarded Salem Hospital with a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence hat highlights excellence in patient outcomes, a healthy work environment, and the nursing workforce, along with an emphasis on evidence-based care and low hospital-acquired infection rates.
Get With The Guidelines®️ - Heart Failure Bronze with Target: Heart Failure
The American Heart Association honored Salem Hospital with the Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Bronze with Target: Heart Failure distinction in 2026. This achievement highlights our commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.
Young mother turns heart failure experience into advocacy
Heart trouble was the last thing on Hillary Steffen's mind. Then her unusual symptoms changed everything.
Patellar tendinitis: What athletes need to know
Teens are especially prone to this type of inflammation because both growth spurts and popular school sports are often to blame.
The Salem Health Foundation and Salem Health West Valley Foundation fund the scholarship program, which supports members in our community who are pursuing a degree in the health care field.
The foundations' scholarship programs began in 1968. Since then, they have awarded more than $4 million in scholarships.
Click the button for the scholarship application, eligibility criteria and step-by-step instructions for applying.
Questions? Please email foundation@salemhealth.org or call 503-814-1990.