Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics and Santiam Hospital & Clinics announce definitive agreement to partner
The two organizations share a long-standing commitment to delivering compassionate, community-based 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.
Three stars - Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI)
Operating under the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Vascular Quality Initiative is composed of 14 registries containing demographic, clinical, procedural and outcomes data from more than 1,000,000 vascular procedures performed nationwide and in Canada. The mission of the SVS VQI is to improve patient safety and the quality of vascular care delivery by providing web-based collection, aggregation and analysis of clinical data submitted in registry format for all patients undergoing specific vascular treatments.
Salem Health first received the SVS VQI honor in 2024 and again in 2025.
Get With The Guidelines®️ - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll
In 2024, our program demonstrated excellence in seven different metric areas monitored by Get With The Guidelines®. Additionally, we achieved honor roll with meeting an additional benchmark in our door to needle times. We had previously been at silver status, but progressed to gold level this year.
Four things to remember when babyproofing your home for your toddler
Babyproofing your home doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here are just a few things to keep in mind when creating a safe space for your little one to explore with confidence.
Transitional care: ‘The staff made me feel so safe with their knowledge’
After serious health complications left her unable to move, the swing bed program at West Valley Hospital helped Tina Jamieson relearn the skills she needed for daily life.
Swing bed program: ‘The people there really care. It’s not just a shift for them.’
Bariatric success story: 'If I could go back and do it sooner, I would have.’
What is Dupuytren’s disease and how is it treated?
Do all ACL tears require surgery?
Salem Hospital introduces new treatment for metastatic prostate cancer
Heel pain explained: Plantar fasciitis vs. Achilles tendinitis vs. stress fractures
Is it a sprain, strain or tear? Learn how to tell
‘I realized surgery would be the best option for me to achieve my goals’
Stop the Bleed! Community Health Education Center offers community training
'There’s so much life to be lived, and I’m grateful to be here'
Salem Health lung cancer screenings help patients find cancer sooner
How long does a knee replacement last?
’I’m just grateful I have people pushing me to be here’
Four tips for testing allergens in your baby’s diet
What to expect during a plastic surgery consultation
Winter sports injuries: Skiing, snowboarding and ice falls
Heart attack rates rise in the winter — here’s why and how to protect yourself
Community Health Education Center offers class to train brain away from pain