Salem Health and Santiam finalize affiliation to ensure long-term stability and more accessible healthcare
The agreement will transition Santiam employees to Salem Health's payroll and provide funds to upgrade Santiam’s healthcare infrastructure.
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.
Beacon Award for Excellence - CVCU
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has awarded Salem Hospital with a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence hat highlights excellence in patient outcomes, a healthy work environment, and the nursing workforce, along with an emphasis on evidence-based care and low hospital-acquired infection rates.
Get With The Guidelines®️ - Heart Failure Bronze with Target: Heart Failure
The American Heart Association honored Salem Hospital with the Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Bronze with Target: Heart Failure distinction in 2026. This achievement highlights our commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.
E-bikes and e-scooters: High speeds can lead to life-changing injuries
While they may look like toys, these devices travel at speeds closer to cars — minus the safety features.
Salem Hospital recognized for 100 years as American Hospital Association Member
Salem Hospital has been a member of the American Hospital Association for 100 years.
Hip bursitis vs. hip arthritis: What patients need to know
Common fractures in elderly patients and how they’re treated
What are the most common sports injuries and how can you prevent them?
Employee spotlight: Jesse’s lesson in pacing, progress and community
Transitional care: ‘The staff made me feel so safe with their knowledge’
Swing bed program: ‘The people there really care. It’s not just a shift for them.’
What is Dupuytren’s disease and how is it treated?
How long does a knee replacement last?
Winter sports injuries: Skiing, snowboarding and ice falls
Common shoulder injuries and the best exercises to prevent them
Common work-related hand and wrist injuries and how to prevent them
Salem Health uses new technology to prevent hip replacements after labral tears
Hip replacement surgery: How to prepare your home
Injury risks during the fall sports season
Is it better to replace your hip or your knee first?
Understanding rotator cuff injuries: Symptoms, causes and treatment options
Common knee injuries and how to treat them
Common causes of shoulder pain and how to treat them
Collaborating with the emergency department to deliver seamless orthopedic trauma care
Hard-to-find lymphedema care offered closer to home at Salem Health