Salem Health launches summer internship program
The two-month summer internship offers undergraduate students practical training, mentorship and the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to their internship role at Salem Health.
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.
'They’ve helped me financially when I wasn’t able to pay'
Despite ongoing hurdles with her health, Johnson-Craig said her optimism helps her move forward.
'I would never have known I had cancer if I hadn’t have gotten my mammogram'
Cramer-Carter said her entire team made everything from scheduling to treatment an easy, supportive process.
"Shine a Light on Lung Cancer" to honor and remember loved ones
Grief Resources Now Available Thanks to Foundation Grant
Enhanced mammography system grant given to West Valley Hospital
Event Draws Record Crowd
Salem Hospital receives Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, named among top 5 percent of hospitals in nation
Health screenings, cooking classes and doctor chats highlight Heart Month
Salem Health and OHSU in Preliminary Discussion About Potential Affiliation
Gynecologist now available in Dallas
Salem Cancer Institute breast program receives national reaccreditation
Flu-related visitor restrictions removed at Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital
New technology provides clearer image of heart vessels
Salem Hospital unveils 60-foot-long history wall