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.
Emergency room baby boom: Salem Health staff welcome wave of new arrivals
2025’s first baby Eliana answers a prayer
Help your child be a 'super sibling' when the new baby comes
Volunteers answer the call to comfort substance-exposed newborns
Key milestones as your little one grows
2024’s first baby comes out fighting right after midnight
Is my breastfed baby getting enough to eat?
Salem Health welcomes Ronald McDonald Hospitality a la Carte
Parents give back to Salem Hospital NICU
March of Dimes auction bids mean so much to growing families
The do's and don'ts of safe sleep for babies
Salem Hospital is a Baby-Friendly hospital
First baby of 2018 also gets jump-start on college
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Avoid marijuana, even though it’s legal
Nurse's caring stretches from Salem to Central America
Family creates Colton’s Care Packs in memory of young son
Safe sleep spaces for every baby
Infant Safe Sleep Coalition receives $50k grant for safe sleep education
Experts share tips for safe breastfeeding diet
Baby blues or something more serious?