Careers Volunteers Fast facts about Salem Health News Events Community Quality awards Lean management system Our leaders What is Salem Health Medical Group? Contact Privacy Campus Improvements Careers Volunteers Fast facts about Salem Health News Events Community Quality awards Lean management system Our leaders What is Salem Health Medical Group? Contact Privacy Campus Improvements Home> About us> News Salem Health News Learn about the latest news and announcements about Salem Health and the Willamette Valley here. Apr 01, 2020 Mask kit drop-off hours expanded this week Mar 31, 2020 March 31: COVID-19 testing resumes at Salem Health respiratory clinics Mar 25, 2020 UPDATED! Help needed to sew nearly 10,000 masks for local health care workers Mar 25, 2020 COVID-19 and flu testing paused at Salem Health Medical Clinics and Salem Hospital ER Mar 24, 2020 March 24: Clinics temporarily close/consolidate Mar 20, 2020 March 20: An open letter to our community Mar 20, 2020 New 'at-the-door' screening procedures on Salem Hospital campus Mar 19, 2020 March 19: Many Salem Health outpatient clinics move to video visits Mar 17, 2020 March 17: Cough or flu-like symptoms? Make an appointment! Mar 15, 2020 Visitor restriction update: March 15, 2020 Mar 13, 2020 Salem Health announces heightened visitor restrictions for patients in precautionary isolation Mar 11, 2020 Salem Health confirms COVID-19 case Mar 09, 2020 Worried about coronavirus? Jan 23, 2020 Celebrate American Heart Month with Salem Health Jan 21, 2020 Salem Hospital listed among nation's best cardiovascular hospitals Dec 30, 2019 Salem Health preparing for hospital expansion Dec 18, 2019 Salem Health announces visitor restrictions as flu cases rise in Mid-Willamette Valley Dec 09, 2019 Salem Health and WVP Health Authority announce acquisition of WVP Medical Group Dec 06, 2019 Grand opening set for Salem Health’s new Woodburn clinic Oct 24, 2019 Salem Health welcomes chief development officer Sep 30, 2019 Salem Health wins top workplace for a fifth time Jun 13, 2019 $345,000 in scholarships awarded to 119 students May 22, 2019 New Building C lab draw center now open Mar 28, 2019 Salem Hospital experiencing high patient volume Feb 28, 2019 Salem Health foundations announce scholarships Feb 01, 2019 Salem Hospital earns top honors for cardiac care Jan 24, 2019 National Heart Month at Salem Health Jan 18, 2019 Salem Health announces visitor restrictions as flu cases rise in Mid-Willamette Valley Dec 10, 2018 Salem Health hosts ‘Longest Night’ vigil Dec. 21 Nov 12, 2018 Salem Hospital ER nurse manager Nancy Bee receives Patriot Award Nov 12, 2018 Salem Health runs mass casualty drill hours after California shooting Oct 25, 2018 Salem Hospital named one of Oregon’s top hospitals Oct 15, 2018 Salem Health welcomes two new board members Oct 08, 2018 Health care system goes green Oct 01, 2018 Salem Health named Top Workplace in Oregon for third year in a row Sep 11, 2018 Salem homeless: Caregivers test ways to help hospital's most frequent users Aug 20, 2018 Salem Health provides 3,500 new backpacks to 31 schools Aug 02, 2018 Salem Health Foundation and High Street Hustle Heart Fund buy 100+ defibrillators for community Aug 01, 2018 Salem Health instrumental in developing new ambulatory nursing quality metrics Jul 23, 2018 Foundation medical scholarships announced Jun 25, 2018 Police Chief Moore: Salem Health is professional and caring May 16, 2018 Salem Health announces new procedure for patients with severe asthma May 07, 2018 Salem Health honored six times in Best of Mid-Valley Awards May 03, 2018 Salem Hospital given top grade for safety Apr 30, 2018 New Woodburn medical clinic opens May 7 Apr 09, 2018 Salem Housing Authority Awarded $50,000 Community Partnership Grant from Salem Health Apr 04, 2018 Salem Health and Oregon Center for Nursing host award-winning suicide prevention film May 1 Feb 22, 2018 Sen. Winters: Salem Health is integral to the Mid-Willamette Feb 13, 2018 Salem Health’s $3 million emergency department expansion opens Jan 22, 2018 Keeping you safe during flu season Jan 22, 2018 Salem Health now offers 24/7 pediatric hospital care and full line of specialties Dec 15, 2017 Salem Health donates over 2,000 toys for police toy drive Oct 03, 2017 Salem Health Foundation grants $122,000 in scholarships Sep 18, 2017 Salem Health invests $3 million in ED expansion, growing needs of Salem Sep 12, 2017 Salem Health leads effort to integrate social services in Marion County Aug 15, 2017 Salem Hospital named one of Oregon’s top hospitals Aug 10, 2017 Salem Health prepares for eclipse, offers eclipse tips Jun 27, 2017 Salem Health grants $41,370 to Family Building Blocks Jun 05, 2017 Salem Health West Valley Foundation grants scholarships to 19 college students May 25, 2017 Salem Health grants $50,000 to Boys and Girls Club program to fight obesity May 24, 2017 Salem Health to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day® with day of honor and festivities May 23, 2017 Salem Health receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award Apr 26, 2017 Marion County chief administrative officer joins Salem Health Board of Trustees Mar 14, 2017 Salem Health Foundation welcomes two new board members Mar 09, 2017 Applications available for Salem Health Foundation scholarships Feb 17, 2017 National Heart Month event Feb. 20 at Salem Health CHEC Jan 10, 2017 Visitor restrictions in effect starting Jan. 10 Nov 29, 2016 OHSU partnership opens doors to specialty pediatric care in Salem Nov 21, 2016 Salem Health extends community partnership with Salem Free Clinics Nov 15, 2016 Removing barriers for diabetes patients Nov 10, 2016 Veterans Day: We salute our staff and community Sep 09, 2016 370 students receive backpacks filled with school supplies donated by Salem Health Medical Clinics Sep 07, 2016 Grand opening set for Let’s All Play Place at Salem Health Rehabilitation Center Aug 25, 2016 Applications open for 2017 Community Partnership Grant Program Aug 18, 2016 Keizer Target employees receive lifesaver award Aug 09, 2016 Adventist Health signs letter of intent to join OHSU Partners Jul 15, 2016 Salem Health West Valley Foundation grants scholarships to two dozen college students Jul 15, 2016 Salem Health Foundation grants scholarships to 64 college students Jul 14, 2016 National health care and physician expert joins Salem Health Board of Trustees Jul 06, 2016 OHSU Partners welcomes chief financial officer Jun 30, 2016 Salem Cancer Institute offers free skin cancer screenings Jun 27, 2016 Oregon School for the Blind Alumni Association seeking former students, staff, volunteers, for history celebration Jun 22, 2016 Salem Health Designated Health Champion by the American Diabetes Association May 26, 2016 Salem Cancer Institute invites public to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day May 20, 2016 Salem Health can provide cost estimates within three days May 10, 2016 Salem Health West Valley Foundation awards two dozen scholarships May 04, 2016 Take our disaster prep survey; enter to win a free kit Apr 21, 2016 Salem Cancer Institute offers “Creative Art for Wellness” classes Apr 14, 2016 Salem Health Convenient Care extends weeknight hours Mar 28, 2016 Water breaks for expectant mother on her wedding day Mar 16, 2016 Salem Health’s smoke-free boundaries will become easier to understand Mar 01, 2016 Salem Hospital Foundation scholarship program open for application Feb 11, 2016 Salem Health responds to possible hazardous materials event Feb 09, 2016 New Salem Health Rehabilitation Center inspires healing Feb 01, 2016 College health care scholarship program open for application Jan 05, 2016 2016 Community Partnership Grants awarded to eight Salem, Marion and Polk County organizations Dec 18, 2015 Weather update: Potential closures on Salem campus Nov 10, 2015 Oregon Health & Science University and Salem Health affiliation officially launches Oct 20, 2015 Salem Hospital leader co-authors national article on pet therapy, acupuncture, and alternative medicine Oct 08, 2015 Schedule your free breast and cervical cancer screening Sep 11, 2015 Salem Health seeks new partnerships for healthier communities Aug 28, 2015 Salem Health collects school supplies for families in need Jul 27, 2015 Salem Hospital celebrates Magnet® redesignation Jul 15, 2015 Salem Hospital receives grant to curb newborn drug conditions Jun 30, 2015 Salem Hospital Foundation scholarship program reaches $2.5M milestone Jun 26, 2015 Salem Health, UnitedHealthcare renew network relationship Jun 24, 2015 Keep safety in mind with expected extreme heat May 06, 2015 West Valley Hospital Foundation grants scholarships Apr 21, 2015 Fundraiser for West Valley Hospital Foundation Scheduled Apr 21, 2015 Foundation Receives Proceeds from Local Holiday Event Apr 21, 2015 College health care scholarship program open for application Jan 28, 2015 Emergency planner lands in Salem Hospital emergency room Nov 18, 2014 Former long-time smoker says lung cancer screening saved her life Oct 24, 2014 Salem Hospital holds Ebola drill using updated CDC guidelines Oct 21, 2014 Salem Hospital only Oregon hospital listed among 125 hospitals nationwide with great orthopedic programs Oct 17, 2014 West Valley Hospital Foundation appoints new board member and officers Oct 15, 2014 No Ebola case at Salem Hospital Oct 15, 2014 Salem Hospital Foundation appoints new board member and officers Oct 03, 2014 Community Health Education Center announces Community Partner Grants Sep 15, 2014 Salem Health recognized as one of Oregon\'s Top Workplaces Sep 04, 2014 28-week preemie grows into adorable, healthy toddler Aug 04, 2014 Therapy cats are purr-fect visitors for Salem Hospital patients Jul 29, 2014 West Valley Hospital presents $15,000 grant to Polk County agency assisting families Jul 09, 2014 Salem Hospital returns to normal operations Jul 01, 2014 Keep safety in mind with expected extreme heat Jun 24, 2014 Salem Hospital Foundation grants scholarships to more than 100 students May 06, 2014 Salem Hospital nurse grants final wish for mother of bride May 02, 2014 West Valley Hospital Foundation grants scholarships Apr 16, 2014 Nursing assistant repeatedly breaks world record for powerlifting Apr 10, 2014 Salem Hospital receives Healthgrades 2014 Outstanding Patient Experience Award Apr 08, 2014 Salem Hospital offers opportunities for new volunteers Apr 01, 2014 Gynecologist now available in Dallas Mar 17, 2014 Salem Health and OHSU in Preliminary Discussion About Potential Affiliation Mar 12, 2014 Two local physicians join Salem Health Board of Trustees Mar 05, 2014 Salem Cancer Institute breast program receives national reaccreditation Mar 04, 2014 Flu-related visitor restrictions removed at Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital Feb 25, 2014 New technology provides clearer image of heart vessels Feb 05, 2014 Salem Hospital receives Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, named among top 5 percent of hospitals in nation Jan 27, 2014 Health screenings, cooking classes and doctor chats highlight Heart Month Jan 23, 2014 Foundation Receives Proceeds from Local Holiday Event Dec 05, 2013 Salem Hospital Foundation appoints new board members Nov 19, 2013 West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Members Nov 14, 2013 Salem Health Laboratories opens new strategic locations Nov 06, 2013 "Shine a Light on Lung Cancer" to honor and remember loved ones Oct 28, 2013 Speech therapist now available in Dallas Oct 28, 2013 Enhanced mammography system grant given to West Valley Hospital Oct 18, 2013 Grief Resources Now Available Thanks to Foundation Grant Oct 09, 2013 Salem Health welcomes new medical staff Oct 07, 2013 Event Draws Record Crowd Oct 07, 2013 WOU pres. and former Legacy CEO join Salem Health Board of Trustees Sep 27, 2013 Salem Health celebrates National Diversity Week Sep 16, 2013 Wellness Classic Tournament raises record funds for heart services Sep 04, 2013 Life-threatening illness sepsis claims a life every few seconds Aug 23, 2013 Support group gives hope to people with traumatic brain injuries Aug 20, 2013 Salem-area independent cardiologists collaborate to improve heart care Jul 24, 2013 Podiatrist Tyson Scott joins West Valley Surgical Specialty Clinic Jul 24, 2013 Salem teens involved in high-speed crash speak out to trauma nurses Jul 08, 2013 WVCH and Salem Hospital reach agreement: The CCO and hospital agree to work together; rebuild trust Jul 01, 2013 West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members Jul 01, 2013 Salem Hospital Foundation Reaches $2 Million In Scholarship Awards Jun 04, 2013 Salem Hospital nurses give back to help area homeless families May 31, 2013 West Valley Hospital Foundation grants scholarships Apr 29, 2013 Salem Spine Center awarded Center of Excellence accreditation Apr 17, 2013 Decontamination tent set up as precaution outside Salem Hospital Mar 05, 2013 Salem Health announces: Eat Play Live Food & Fitness Affair, featuring TV's Bobby Deen Feb 28, 2013 Salem Hospital Convenient Care offers same-day appointments Feb 14, 2013 Salem Health position on health care transformation Jan 17, 2013 Salem Cancer Institute offers groundbreaking lung cancer screening program Jan 15, 2013 Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation moves to Salem Hospital campus Jan 08, 2013 Ophthalmology procedures now provided at West Valley Hospital Sep 11, 2012 Salem Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Members and Officers Sep 07, 2012 West Valley Hospital Foundation fundraiser breaks all records Jul 16, 2012 West Valley Hospital Foundation Fundraiser Scheduled Jul 01, 2012 Employee Giving Supports Foundation Jun 29, 2012 Salem Hospital Foundation Grants Scholarships Jun 01, 2012 History Mural Unveiled Mar 04, 2012 CAN Cancer Jan 01, 2012 Hospital Receives Grant to Expand Mammography Services Jan 01, 2012 Meet a couple of donors Jan 01, 2012 Teach community Nov 01, 2011 Hospital Foundation Grants Funding to Help Women and Children Aug 31, 2011 Event Raises Record Amount for Hospital Jul 04, 2011 Wellness Classic Tournament raises funds for heart services May 09, 2011 Spirit Mountain Casino Presenting Sponsor of Hospital's Moonlight and Vines Gala Feb 28, 2011 College Healthcare Scholarship Program Open For Application Oct 04, 2010 Foundation Grants Funding for Mammograms Oct 01, 2010 Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Aug 31, 2010 Gala raises record amount Jul 14, 2010 West Valley Hospital Employees Break all Records with their Generosity May 05, 2010 Date Set for 2010 Moonlight and Vines Gala Apr 23, 2010 West Valley Hospital Receives Funding for Videoconferencing Equipment Feb 17, 2010 Regence Foundation awards $17,600 to Salem Hospital to launch hospital-based palliative care program Jan 22, 2010 Therapy Courtyard Helps Rehabilitation Program Grow Oct 12, 2009 CHEC partners with area schools to reduce obesity Oct 05, 2009 West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints Five New Board Members Aug 31, 2009 Moonlight and Vines Gala Raises Record Amount for West Valley Hospital Aug 13, 2009 West Valley Hospital Foundation Receives Transportation Grant Funding May 11, 2009 Spirit Mountain Title Sponsor of 2009 Gala May 08, 2009 West Valley Hospital Foundation Grants Scholarships Mar 05, 2009 Date Set for 2009 Moonlight and Vines Gala Feb 02, 2009 West Valley Hospital Foundation Scholarship Applications Available Jan 30, 2009 Campaign Exceeds Goal Jan 01, 2009 Reducing hospital acquired infections Jun 24, 2008 Hospital program improves the health of pregnant women with diabetes Jan 25, 2008 West Valley Hospital Foundation Establishes Scholarship Program for Polk County Residents Jan 24, 2008 Date Set for 2008 Moonlight and Vines Gala Dec 27, 2007 New Foundation Board Members Appointed Feb 08, 2007 Date Set for 2007 Moonlight and Vines Gala Oct 02, 2006 Fundraising Gala Nets Over $18,000 Aug 18, 2006 Fundraising Gala Nets Over $17,500 Mar 01, 2006 Foundation Grants Funds for New Technology Called SimBaby Oct 05, 2005 Salem Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Members Sep 30, 2005 West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints Three New Board Members Media contact 971-718-3157 Have a news tip for us or need a hospital contact for a story? 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