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.
Four ways to raise active kids
The CDC recommends that children ages 6 through 17 engage in at least an hour of physical activity daily.
Shots beat sprays for preventing flu
Doctor’s passion for health care grows here and abroad
Six back-to-school sleep tips for parents
Childproofing tips for marijuana edibles
Let's ALL Play Place Grand Opening Sept. 15
Are you working too much? Take our quiz!
On medication? Beware of the heat
What's missing from your first aid kit?
Healthy tailgating: Not a buzzkill after all
Dan plans to hustle forever
New runners: Are you wearing the right shoe?
How to pack an easy, colorful school lunch
Hemp at the hospital?!
Steal a BBQ safety tip from nurses
Playing Pokémon Go at Salem Health
Catheter ablation for atrial flutter
Delicious! Try our 5-minute black bean salad
Six ways to buy more time on Earth (1 and 6 are key!)
Help make a stranger's final moments less lonely
Sunscreen: Your burning questions answered