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From candy striper to nurse manager: Sheila Loomas’ 37 years of service
“There's an innate a reward in serving that I don't think you get from anything else. When you are g...
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‘I’ve had patients look at us and say — now I know I’m going to be okay’
Michele volunteers for Salem Health Cancer Center, as well as the pet therapy program.
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‘Just helping out and meeting new people regularly is worth it’
John Love was a Salem-Keizer Cherriots transit operator and instructor for almost 40 years. Last su...
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When all else fails: Salem Health Ham Radio Group keeps the signal alive
Every Tuesday, hospitals and emergency groups from across the region check in to test their equipmen...
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Volunteers answer the call to comfort substance-exposed newborns
The mid-Willamette valley is seeing an alarming rise in births of substance-exposed newborns, but Sa...
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'I knew I wanted to be a nurse': Volunteering fuels calling for recent grad
Leslie H., 23, began volunteering at Salem Hospital when she was a 16-year-old South Salem Hight Sch...
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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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Take a 'paws' to congratulate George!
Salem Hospital pet therapy volunteer George Piter was honored with the Oregon Humane Society’s Diamo...