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.
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.
Men can get breast cancer, too; Salem Health nurse thanks Cancer Center for thoughtful treatment plan
This August the Cancer Center is connecting patients to a three-day fly-fishing trip for men who survived cancer, and Nichols said he looks forward to connecting with others there.
Salem Hospital invites community ‘behind the scenes’ for Heart Month STEMI night
In honor of American Heart Month, Salem Hospital is inviting the public in to explore the cardiac catheterization lab with a cardiologist and staff on-hand to answer questions.
Meet some of our PAs
Your heart matters!
In memory of Ken Haigler, RN
Salem Health investment supports seniors isolated during pandemic
'Appreciate what we take for granted': Alex Dass keeps focus on diversity
A scholarly boost for father and son
Caring for emergency caregivers: Foundation creates successful resiliency program to fight employee burnout
Salem Hospital grants patient's last wish
‘Kindness is a tonic’: Bauer recognizes courageous co-workers
‘Different just takes time’: Leinassar takes the pandemic one day at a time
Wildfire safety and evacuation information
‘We’ve banded together’: Franke praises pandemic response
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A healthy colon is a beautiful forest
Better care and lower costs for vertigo patients
Taking care of our coronavirus-fighting team
Let our dietitians help you avoid the dreaded ‘quarantine 15’
Take a 'paws' to congratulate George!