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Salem Health News

Learn about the latest news and announcements about Salem Health and the Willamette Valley here.

Jan 13, 2021

West Valley Hospital expands vaccine clinic to Polk County Fairgrounds
Jan 10, 2021

Vaccine clinic pausing Jan. 11, expecting to resume Jan. 12
Jan 07, 2021

Salem Health expands COVID-19 vaccine clinic to all community phase 1a groups
Jan 07, 2021

Sophie kicks off New Year for Salem Health
Dec 02, 2020

Remembering Selma Pierce
Jul 29, 2020

Community Investment Grants support services that make better health possible
Jul 16, 2020

Salem Hospital claims Magnet® designation three-peat
Jun 22, 2020

Salem Health Foundation scholarships reach $3.3 million
Jun 22, 2020

Salem Health West Valley Foundation awards scholarships to 12 students
May 18, 2020

Salem Health welcomes two board members
May 18, 2020

Open letter to community: Keep up the good work
May 13, 2020

PacificSource gives $1.25M for improving COVID-19 testing in Marion and Polk County
May 13, 2020

Salem Health Foundation receives financial gift from PacificSource
Apr 30, 2020

New visitor restrictions at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics
Apr 24, 2020

Donation aimed at relieving stress for front-line health care providers
Apr 15, 2020

Plasma urgently needed from recovered COVID-19 patients
Apr 08, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE: Magnet Recognition Program site visit
Apr 02, 2020

COVID-19: Your privacy matters to us
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 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
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
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

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