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.
Patellar tendinitis: What athletes need to know
Teens are especially prone to this type of inflammation because both growth spurts and popular school sports are often to blame.
How to manage pain after gastric bypass surgery
Salem Health lab services by the numbers
Saliva testing now an option for drug tests
Woodburn proactive outreach helps Medicare patients make the most of benefits
How to stay on track with your health goals in 2025
Diabetes Self-Management class expands Spanish-speaking sessions
How to prevent and treat fingertip injuries
The top three healthy habits for children
Helping the littlest patients stay healthy during RSV season: A comprehensive guide
Move to Improve: Delaying Parkinson’s Disease progression through exercise
Polk County free health screenings: Making care accessible in our community
Busting myths instead of hips: Falling isn’t a normal part of aging
The 5 essential tips for maintaining your mental health while parenting
Creating a roadmap to quit smoking
'Terrible twos' and beyond: How to tackle tantrums with confidence
Five sunscreen myths debunked
The two main types of sleep apnea and how to treat them
4 myths about sleep and how much sleep you actually need
10 tips to get better sleep
A how-to guide to diagnose and treat shift work sleep disorder