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.
PointClickCare certification 'a game changer' for Salem Health Laboratories
For patients and families, the streamlined process helps avoid unnecessary hospital visits and emergency room trips.
National Lab of the Year
Medical Laboratory Observer’s 2024 Lab of the Year is Salem Health Laboratories at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics. Labs across the country were judged on achievement in five areas: customer service, productivity, teamwork, education and training and strategic outlook. Salem Health stood out with its commitment to improvement and the dedication of all 226 employees who handle 1.6 million test requests at its three high-complexity laboratories, which support and oversee all point-of-care testing across our health system.
How to support a loved one with cancer
Follow your loved one's lead — ask how they would like to be supported, offer specific help to lessen the burden of making decisions and let them know it's OK not to respond if they're feeling overwhelmed.
Common knee injuries and how to treat them
Appropriate footwear and maintaining a healthy weight through exercise can help keep knee injuries at bay.
Get off the blood sugar roller coaster
Abused baby finds comfort with Salem Health nurse
Specially trained nurses help survivors of sexual assault
Feeling sick? Gluten might be to blame
All is not lost for people with chronic pain
Donor spotlight: Salem Health employee supports inclusive play area
Peripheral artery disease treatment
Shopping list: Be prepared for natural disasters
Our region's kids need your help
Why does Salem Health's Truven award matter?
Find the sneaky salt in your diet
Think you might be having heart problems? Call your doctor now
9 questions to ask your doctor when diagnosed with heart disease
When there's no right answer, ethicist makes options clearer
12 questions to ask when you receive a cancer diagnosis
Why every minute counts when someone's having a stroke
Salem man living with paraplegia spreads hope worldwide
The three M's of managing diabetes
Positive work culture at Salem Health
Five health reasons to be vegetarian