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.
How to care for a forearm fracture: What you should know
If someone believes they have fractured a forearm, it’s important to quickly seek care so a provider can help plan their recovery.
How to stay on track with your health goals in 2025
It’s common to fall off on New Year’s resolutions by February, so Salem Health registered dietitians share a few tricks to prioritize diet and exercise throughout 2025.
Get off the blood sugar roller coaster
Abused baby finds comfort with Salem Health nurse
Specially trained nurses help survivors of sexual assault
Feeling sick? Gluten might be to blame
All is not lost for people with chronic pain
Donor spotlight: Salem Health employee supports inclusive play area
Peripheral artery disease treatment
Shopping list: Be prepared for natural disasters
Our region's kids need your help
Why does Salem Health's Truven award matter?
Find the sneaky salt in your diet
Think you might be having heart problems? Call your doctor now
9 questions to ask your doctor when diagnosed with heart disease
When there's no right answer, ethicist makes options clearer
12 questions to ask when you receive a cancer diagnosis
Why every minute counts when someone's having a stroke
Salem man living with paraplegia spreads hope worldwide
The three M's of managing diabetes
Positive work culture at Salem Health
Five health reasons to be vegetarian