Workplace violence decreased by 21% thanks to education, action and collaboration
By fostering open communication, we reinforce that we are a place of healing, and we invite patients to engage with staff respectfully and participate in their care.
Salem Health earns 3 stars in vascular quality initiative registry participation program
“Our vascular surgery team uses VQI data to measure our effectiveness and to improve our long-term patient care,” said Tim Hodges, MD, Medical Director of Vascular Surgery, Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics.
Level IV trauma center (West Valley Hospital)
In 2013, Oregon Health Authority accredited West Valley Hospital emergency department as a Level IV Trauma Center, ready to care 24/7 for the Willamette Valley’s most seriously injured patients. Trauma facilities are designated as Level I, II, III, or IV. The role of the Level IV trauma center is to provide resuscitation and stabilization for severely injured adult or pediatric patients before transferring them to a higher level trauma system hospital.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the West Valley Hospital emergency department is met by trauma-trained nurses who are immediately available to initiate lifesaving care.
Level II trauma center (Salem Hospital)
In 2018, Oregon Health Authority accredited Salem Hospital emergency department as a Level II Trauma Center, ready to care 24/7 for the Willamette Valley’s most seriously injured patients. Trauma facilities are designated as Level I, II, III, or IV, with Level I and II centers offering the highest level of care. Level II trauma centers provide care for severely injured patients of all ages. Facility services and resource requirements are similar to Level I.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the Salem Hospital emergency department is met by a trauma team with resuscitation life-support equipment to ensure rapid evaluation and treatment.Redesignation of Salem Hospital's Level II accreditation will take place in July 2024.
How to identify and treat trigger finger
Anyone can receive a trigger finger diagnosis, but the condition is more common in women, people over the age of 40 and those with diabetes or thyroid conditions.
‘I wouldn’t have found the happiness I have now without the help from surgery’
In the last two years, Powell lost more than 160 pounds. Now, her day-to-day is completely changed.
Spirit Mountain Title Sponsor of 2009 Gala
Fundraising Gala Nets Over $18,000
Date Set for 2007 Moonlight and Vines Gala
Spirit Mountain Casino Presenting Sponsor of Hospital's Moonlight and Vines Gala
Fundraising Gala Nets Over $17,500
West Valley Hospital Employees Break all Records with their Generosity
Foundation Grants Funding for Mammograms
Date Set for 2008 Moonlight and Vines Gala
History Mural Unveiled
Meet a couple of donors
Teach community
Salem Hospital Foundation Grants Scholarships