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.
Men can get breast cancer, too; Salem Health nurse thanks Cancer Center for thoughtful treatment plan
2025’s first baby Eliana answers a prayer
‘I wouldn’t have found the happiness I have now without the help from surgery’
'If anyone has to go through cancer, I hope they’re getting care in Salem.'
'Breast cancer was like a full-time job'
'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'
Chloe’s path to recovery: A journey through Guillain-Barre syndrome
Salem Hospital’s organ donors: 'The definition of superheroes'
Irene Jones doesn’t like to waste time: Salem Health patient still living an adventurous life at 105
MyChart — making your health care more convenient
The joy of just being awake: Disorder diagnosis paves way to better sleep
Take a lot of meds? Management program could be the answer
Salem Hospital grants patient's last wish
Salem Health honors organ donors and families with walk of respect
MyChart: the easy way to manage your health care
Cancer survivors continue recovery on Unsinkable dragon boat
Parents give back to Salem Hospital NICU
March of Dimes auction bids mean so much to growing families