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)
The Society for Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI) has awarded Salem Health Vascular Surgery three stars for its active participation in the Registry Participation Program.
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 honor in 2024 and again in 2025. This achievement highlights our commitment to improving patient lives through rigorous standards and practices.
Get With The Guidelines®️ - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll
Our program demonstrated excellence in seven different metric areas monitored by Get With The Guidelines® through 2024. 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.
‘It’s life changing — you realize you’ve been a prisoner in your own body’
After trying Metformin and Ozempic, Zach underwent gastric bypass surgery at Salem Hospital to reverse his weight-related health issues.
The surprising connection between stress and heart disease — and how to break it
Break the cycle of stress and inflammation by trying these tips from Salem Health Cardiology.
‘I find true joy in caring for those who feel lost and uncared for’
When service feels like joy: Salem Health team supports Marion Polk Food Share
‘There are always ways in which one can help, regardless of experience level’
'Volunteering gives me a feeling of satisfaction'
‘I wanted to use my nursing skills in a way that I felt was helpful in the community’
Dallas Food Bank donation: ‘Now more than ever, people could use a helping hand’
‘I probably get more out of volunteering than the patients do’: Former ER nurse gives back at free clinics
From candy striper to nurse manager: Sheila Loomas’ 37 years of service
How to support a loved one with cancer
‘I’ve had patients look at us and say — now I know I’m going to be okay’
‘Just helping out and meeting new people regularly is worth it’
When all else fails: Salem Health Ham Radio Group keeps the signal alive
2025’s first baby Eliana answers a prayer
Polk County free health screenings: Making care accessible in our community
Question, Persuade, Refer: How to stop suicide in our community
Volunteers answer the call to comfort substance-exposed newborns
Salem Health vaccination sites to offer $100 OHA incentives for first vaccination
Salem Health grant supports innovative diversion program
In memory of Ken Haigler, RN
Salem Health investment supports seniors isolated during pandemic