Salem Health launches summer internship program
The two-month summer internship offers undergraduate students practical training, mentorship and the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to their internship role at Salem Health.
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.
Chloe’s path to recovery: A journey through Guillain-Barre syndrome
It all began innocently enough. Chloe D. noticed a tingling sensation in her hands and feet. What happened next was nothing short of a nightmare.
Question, Persuade, Refer: How to stop suicide in our community
With curriculum built by Lines for Life, QPR class teaches intervention techniques to connect with people in crisis.
West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members
Hospital Foundation Grants Funding to Help Women and Children
Hospital Receives Grant to Expand Mammography Services
West Valley Hospital Foundation Fundraiser Scheduled
Event Raises Record Amount for Hospital
West Valley Hospital Foundation Establishes Scholarship Program for Polk County Residents
West Valley Hospital Foundation Scholarship Applications Available
West Valley Hospital Foundation Receives Transportation Grant Funding
Date Set for 2010 Moonlight and Vines Gala
Spirit Mountain Title Sponsor of 2009 Gala
Fundraising Gala Nets Over $18,000
Date Set for 2007 Moonlight and Vines Gala