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The value of an advance directive and how to plan ahead
“It’s a gift to the family to let them know what you want. A lot of people don’t want to discuss thi...
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Volunteer spotlight: 'I want to bring light. I want to be a resource.'
Harveer K., 25, began volunteering at Salem Health right after she graduated high school in 2017. At...
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Playing sports? Pay attention for signs of concussion
While we’re in the thick of fall sports season and soon to be headed to the ski slopes, it’s a great...
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Make the right call: Why 911 is faster and safer during heart attacks
Every second counts during a heart attack, and calling 911 could save a life. Learn about the immedi...
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Caring for emergency caregivers: Foundation creates successful resiliency program to fight employee burnout
“There is an emotional cost to selflessly caring for people who are themselves traumatized and distr...
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Better care and lower costs for vertigo patients
People experiencing frequent, repeated feelings of dizziness may feel like they need to give up hobb...
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Taking care of our coronavirus-fighting team
The Salem Health Foundation has stepped in to help by giving all staff free access to Headspace, a m...
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'Everything we do is up to them': How Salem Health helps sexual assault survivors
Support from these nurses can be as subtle as simply leaving a business card on the counter in the b...
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Salem Health helps deputies reverse overdoses
Salem Health helps deputies in Polk County, Oregon reverse opioid overdoses.
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BOGUS ADVICE: Call 911 to order pizza (NOPE!)
“Each time we see the social media meme about calling 911 and asking for a pizza, I worry,” said And...
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ER nurse gets surprise homecoming from military husband
Sandi J., a Salem Hospital emergency room nurse, thought she was having a normal day at work. But he...
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Salem Health's emergency department is expanding
Salem Hospital’s emergency department is the busiest ED on the West Coast, seeing more than 300 pati...
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Cold or flu? Do you know the differences?
Learn how to spot the differences between colds and the flu and how to prevent and treat them both.
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Salem teen saves father’s life; exemplifies importance of CPR training
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VIDEO: YOU are the solution to drunk driving
Every day more than 300,000 people drive drunk. Thousands of people are killed every year in drunk-d...
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Why is the wait so long in the ER?
While we hope that you never need them, we offer emergency room (ER) services 24 hours a day, every ...
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Respiratory therapists avert a fish emergency
The fish at Creekside Dining are always a big hit with our littlest visitors. Thank you to the respi...
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Back pain? Take it to Urgent Care
Hurt your back? Call Urgent Care at 503-561-5554 or book online here. It’s less expensive than the E...
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What to know and do about lead in water
Your child's doctor may start to see nutritional deficiencies, neurocognitive delays, and behavioral...
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What to do for a concussion
Find a dark room with little to no sound where you can lay down and rest. This is the most effective...