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.
National Lab of the Year
Medical Laboratory Observer’s 2024 Lab of the Year is Salem Health Laboratories at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics. Labs across the country were judged on achievement in five areas: customer service, productivity, teamwork, education and training and strategic outlook. Salem Health stood out with its commitment to improvement and the dedication of all 226 employees who handle 1.6 million test requests at its three high-complexity laboratories, which support and oversee all point-of-care testing across our health system.
Innovative techniques in orthopedic trauma surgery: What’s new for patients?
“The types of injuries we see are no different than what has been seen for decades, but there are new ways to view and treat these injuries,” said trauma surgeon Andrew Hadeed, DO.
How to manage pain after gastric bypass surgery
Patients can sometimes get told by friends and family that they have taken the ‘easy way out’ in losing weight with bariatric surgery. Nothing could be further from the truth.
How to make food green without artificial colors
Green grub tips for St. Patrick’s Day
Three months after horrific crash, Salem Health employee back on the job
Indoor tanning linked to deadliest skin cancer in women
Is mixing prescription medication and marijuana safe?
Colon health: Five do’s (and one don’t!)
Control calories with the plate method
Are you getting the most out of MyChart?
Heart fitness impacts brain health
Six tips for an agile brain
Home improvement for older adults
Finding the warrior inside
HPV vaccine a lifelong defense against cancer
How to quit and make it stick
Shattered wrist working again with specialized hand therapy
Get off the blood sugar roller coaster
Abused baby finds comfort with Salem Health nurse
Specially trained nurses help survivors of sexual assault
Feeling sick? Gluten might be to blame
All is not lost for people with chronic pain