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.
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.
How to care for a forearm fracture: What you should know
If someone believes they have fractured a forearm, it’s important to quickly seek care so a provider can help plan their recovery.
How to stay on track with your health goals in 2025
It’s common to fall off on New Year’s resolutions by February, so Salem Health registered dietitians share a few tricks to prioritize diet and exercise throughout 2025.
Parents give back to Salem Hospital NICU
Volunteers needed for community listening project
Salem Hospital nurse volunteers for the love of animals
Empathy exercise shows challenges of living in poverty
March of Dimes auction bids mean so much to growing families
Salem Health leaders tackle community needs
Heart implant takes high-risk A-fib patients off blood-thinners
Salem Health: A look back on 2018
'Everything we do is up to them': How Salem Health helps sexual assault survivors
Employees donate thousands of toys for local families
Nurse conquers her weight loss woes
Imaging department helps beautify Salem
From the CEO: A statement against violence and hatred
Wavering about getting a flu shot? Get the facts
Gaining access to someone else’s medical records at Salem and West Valley Hospitals
Community Champions first-year successful
The do's and don'ts of safe sleep for babies
Salem Health helps deputies reverse overdoses
Van drivers needed! Do you have what it takes?
Salem Health provides 3,500 new backpacks to 31 schools