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.
Stephanie’s story: I have a new sense of adventure
Nicole’s story: Gastric bypass leads to joint pain relief
Relief for degenerative disc disease without surgery
Salem Spine Center "performed a miracle"
Heart valve replacement, pacemaker, new life
92-year-old gets carotid stent
GERD symptoms led to triple bypass
Pacemaker and bypass graft
From high blood pressure to life-saving stent
Surviving a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
Pacemaker helps patient with congestive heart failure
Carotid artery stent prevents stroke
Healthy lifestyle doesn’t always outweigh heredity
Patient helps plan surgical suite renovation
Healthy diet and exercise are part of this active retiree’s busy life
Dallas hospital helps Cheryl get moving again with little downtime
Health care, community, service and volunteerism come together
Gregg B.'s heart-stopping survival story is anything but typical
Grateful patient writes letter to West Valley Hospital
First open-heart patient