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.
Recovery strategies for nerve injuries: What you need to know
How the Gardasil vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer
How to safely return to sports after injury
Four tips for healthy eating during pregnancy
Get relief for hand and wrist arthritis at Salem Health Orthopedics
How to stay on track with your health goals in 2025
How to care for a forearm fracture: What you should know
Emergency room baby boom: Salem Health staff welcome wave of new arrivals
Men can get breast cancer, too; Salem Health nurse thanks Cancer Center for thoughtful treatment plan
Salem Hospital invites community ‘behind the scenes’ for Heart Month STEMI night
Diabetes Self-Management class expands Spanish-speaking sessions this spring
Keeping blood pressure in check through healthy cooking
Do you know your numbers for heart health?
Raising cardiogenic shock awareness at Salem Health
Fellowship-trained hand surgeons: Specialty care at Salem Health
How to prevent and treat fingertip injuries
Identifying arthritis and finding treatment
The top three healthy habits for children
2025’s first baby Eliana answers a prayer
Know the risk factors for cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer