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.
Salem Health Orthopedics uses new technology to reduce need for narcotics
After 30 minutes, the Iovera procedure blocks the nerve from sending pain signals to the brain for up to 90 days.
Working together as a family after bariatric surgery
Dr. Boulay said many of her patients are women and mothers and, as a mother herself, she knows how hard it is to stay healthy alongside family members.
Salem Health West Valley Foundation awards two dozen scholarships
Take our disaster prep survey; enter to win a free kit
Salem Cancer Institute offers “Creative Art for Wellness” classes
Salem Health Convenient Care extends weeknight hours
Water breaks for expectant mother on her wedding day
Salem Health’s smoke-free boundaries will become easier to understand
West Valley Hospital Foundation fundraiser breaks all records
West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints Five New Board Members
Gala raises record amount
West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints Three New Board Members
Date Set for 2009 Moonlight and Vines Gala
West Valley Hospital Receives Funding for Videoconferencing Equipment