Home / You Matter / Post Go Back We're breaking ground on the Building A expansion! A rendering of the future state of the emergency room entrance after the Building A expansion is completed.Salem Health is growing with you in mind!It has been projected that the population of seniors and patients with complex health needs in our community will grow by nearly 20% in the next five years. We are preparing for their care by expanding Building A.Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and help us celebrate this exciting project.Schedule of events:9:30 to 10 a.m. —Refreshments and mingling10 a.m. — Speakers and performance by refugee Uhuru Youth ChoirVice President of Community Engagement Leilani SlamaSalem Health Board of Trustees Chair Katherine KeeneSalem Health Foundation Board of Directors Chair Alex CasebeerSalem Mayor Chuck BennettSalem Health President and CEO Cheryl Wolfe10:30 a.m. — Groundbreaking and event conclusion Aging and older adults Cancer care Careers Child health Classes and events Emergency and urgent care Exercise Foundation Heart health Hospital news Lung cancer Men's Health Mental health Nutrition Our community Patient stories Pregnancy and childbirth Primary care Rehabilitation Sleep Spine Center Volunteers Weight loss Wellness Women's health