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NOTICE: All visitors are restricted from Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital and Salem Health Medical Clinics until further notice.

During the current outbreak of the respiratory illness COVID-19, Salem Health is committed to maintaining a safe environment for patients, their families and visitors. We are working closely with state and local health authorities to ensure measures are in place for preventing community spread of the infection.

Employees pitch in across Salem Health

Wondering what are staff are up to if they aren’t part of our COVID-19 care teams?

Departments that are closed become part of Salem Health’s “labor pool” during the pandemic. The folks from those departments and clinics help out with a variety of important tasks:

  • Answering phones
  • Helping make PPE
  • Assisting with at-the-door screenings for visitors

Please join us in our heartfelt thanks to all of our staff who are stepping up in these challenging times!

An open letter to our community from Cheryl Wolfe, RN, President and CEO of Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics

Though this situation may be unprecedented, this is not the first time the team at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics has provided care during adversity. We have been planning since December and the attention of every employee is laser focused on protecting the safety of our patients, employees, providers and our community at large.

Read the full letter.

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COVID-19 prevention and treatment tips

While there is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19, if your symptoms are mild and you do not need medical attention, you can treat COVID-19 as you would other viral illnesses.

If you are experiencing symptoms and need medical care, virtual care is available at Salem Health Urgent Care and with most Salem Health primary care providers.

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March 15: Salem Health announces full visitor restrictions for all facilities

All visitors are restricted from Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital and Salem Health Medical Clinics until further notice.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. More details, including exceptions, can be found in the full statement below.

Read the full statement.

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