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.
Salem Health earns 3 stars in vascular quality initiative registry participation program
“Our vascular surgery team uses VQI data to measure our effectiveness and to improve our long-term patient care,” said Tim Hodges, MD, Medical Director of Vascular Surgery, Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics.
Level IV trauma center (West Valley Hospital)
In 2013, Oregon Health Authority accredited West Valley Hospital emergency department as a Level IV Trauma Center, ready to care 24/7 for the Willamette Valley’s most seriously injured patients. Trauma facilities are designated as Level I, II, III, or IV. The role of the Level IV trauma center is to provide resuscitation and stabilization for severely injured adult or pediatric patients before transferring them to a higher level trauma system hospital.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the West Valley Hospital emergency department is met by trauma-trained nurses who are immediately available to initiate lifesaving care.
Level II trauma center (Salem Hospital)
In 2018, Oregon Health Authority accredited Salem Hospital emergency department as a Level II Trauma Center, ready to care 24/7 for the Willamette Valley’s most seriously injured patients. Trauma facilities are designated as Level I, II, III, or IV, with Level I and II centers offering the highest level of care. Level II trauma centers provide care for severely injured patients of all ages. Facility services and resource requirements are similar to Level I.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the Salem Hospital emergency department is met by a trauma team with resuscitation life-support equipment to ensure rapid evaluation and treatment.Redesignation of Salem Hospital's Level II accreditation will take place in July 2024.
Helping the littlest patients stay healthy during RSV season: A comprehensive guide
Most symptoms start mild and peak five to seven days after the first symptom. That’s when hospitalization is the most common.
Clinical trial looks at 'brain training' to improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors
Concentration is a common concern among breast cancer patients. After being diagnosed — and especially after treatment — many patients report "brain fog."
Health educators are partnering with Polk Community Free Clinic to offer a full lipid panel, as well...
With curriculum built by Lines for Life, QPR class teaches intervention techniques to connect with p...
The mid-Willamette valley is seeing an alarming rise in births of substance-exposed newborns, but Sa...
Last Saturday, the Portland area saw a boost in their vaccination numbers as a result of the OHA gif...
The Marion County LEAD program identifies people engaged in behavior that fits the legal definition ...
In May 2020, we lost IMCU nurse Ken Haigler in a tragic bicycle accident.
Thanks to a $5,000 investment grant from Salem Health, Wellness on Wheels — a mobile version of Cent...
"Since the pandemic, people genuinely want to know how someone else is doing and are so willing to o...
Miguel knew he was dying. He only wanted two things now — to marry the love of his life and return t...
"Life goes on, problems are prevalent, but hidden — and kindness is a tonic that we give that applie...
"This is hard, the pandemic is hard, and it’s OK to say it’s hard. Get those feelings out there. It’...
Updated 2020 wildfire information from Marion County Emergency Management.
"I think my shout-out would go to the entire staff who day after day, care for our COVID-19 patients...
The Salem Health Foundation has stepped in to help by giving all staff free access to Headspace, a m...
Salem Health honors organ donors with walk of respect.
What cat doesn’t like to hide in an empty box? Kittens and cats abandoned or surrendered to busy she...
Salem Health is a sponsor of the Ride Salem bicycle sharing project.
Salem Health is proud to be the premier partner of the 2019 High Street Hustle 5K and 10K runs, whic...
Suicide is hard to talk about because many of us don’t know what to say or what advice to give. Or p...
Salem’s first Sidewalk Talk “listening gig” on May 18 went so well they’re doing it again on June 30...