Salem Health and Santiam finalize affiliation to ensure long-term stability and more accessible healthcare
The agreement will transition Santiam employees to Salem Health's payroll and provide funds to upgrade Santiam’s healthcare infrastructure.
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.
Salem Hospital - Joint Commission Accreditation
Since 1983, Salem Hospital has been an accredited hospital by The Joint Commission. This ongoing achievement highlights our commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for our patients, staff and community.
Get With The Guidelines®️ - Heart Failure Bronze with Target: Heart Failure
The American Heart Association honored Salem Hospital with the Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Bronze with Target: Heart Failure distinction in 2026. This achievement highlights our commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.
Can't stop coughing? When to see a doctor
If you have a cough that just won't quit, it may be time to head to the clinic.
Advances in shoulder replacements: A personalized approach
Updates to surgical technology are putting shoulder replacements within reach for more patients.
How physical therapy can help you recover faster after orthopedic surgery
Salem Health Orthopedics uses robotics to improve joint replacements
How to identify and treat trigger finger
Peace of mind from planning ahead: A caregiver’s guide to finances
‘I wouldn’t have found the happiness I have now without the help from surgery’
Four tips for kid-friendly screen time
'If anyone has to go through cancer, I hope they’re getting care in Salem.'
Salem Health Orthopedics uses new technology to reduce need for narcotics
'We caught it in time and I’m clear and free — hallelujah!'
Working together as a family after bariatric surgery
Move to Improve: Delaying Parkinson’s Disease progression through exercise
Is carpal tunnel surgery right for you?
'Breast cancer was like a full-time job'
Polk County free health screenings: Making care accessible in our community
'It isn’t true that cancer is a gift, but it has opportunities'
'They’ve helped me financially when I wasn’t able to pay'
'I would never have known I had cancer if I hadn’t have gotten my mammogram'
Busting myths instead of hips: Falling isn’t a normal part of aging
Chloe’s path to recovery: A journey through Guillain-Barre syndrome
The 5 essential tips for maintaining your mental health while parenting