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.
From candy striper to nurse manager: Sheila Loomas’ 37 years of service
“There's an innate a reward in serving that I don't think you get from anything else. When you are giving of yourself to another person . . . and you see progress . . . you can’t put a price on that reward.”
The best lifestyle for a healthy heart
Diet and exercise are just two of the main preventive factors to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, but there are others you may not have considered.
Common knee injuries and how to treat them
How to support a loved one with cancer
Four ways to raise active kids
‘I’ve had patients look at us and say — now I know I’m going to be okay’
‘Just helping out and meeting new people regularly is worth it’
Innovative techniques in orthopedic trauma surgery: What’s new for patients?
How to manage pain after gastric bypass surgery
Salem Health lab services by the numbers
Saliva testing now an option for drug tests
Learning the ABC’s of self-care for Mental Health Awareness Month
Common causes of shoulder pain and how to treat them
Prostate cancer rates rising: Get screened, say Salem Health urologists
Collaborating with the emergency department to deliver seamless orthopedic trauma care
Hard-to-find lymphedema care offered closer to home at Salem Health
When to consider shoulder surgery
Woodburn proactive outreach helps Medicare patients make the most of benefits
Salem Hospital NICU delivers personalized, family-integrated care to the tiniest of patients
When all else fails: Salem Health Ham Radio Group keeps the signal alive