Salem Health Laboratories named Lab of the Year 2024
Lab recognized with national award for sustained excellence
Salem Hospital Emergency Department plaza entrance now open
Efficient, easy access for arrival at Salem Hospital’s ED
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 Hospital’s organ donors: 'The definition of superheroes'
Salem Health provides support to families who are losing a loved one — including guiding them through the process of donating organs.
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Therapy Courtyard Helps Rehabilitation Program Grow
Foundation Grants Funds for New Technology Called SimBaby
New Foundation Board Members Appointed
Regence Foundation awards $17,600 to Salem Hospital to launch hospital-based palliative care program
Salem Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Members
Campaign Exceeds Goal
Venous Thromboembolism Prevention
Hospital program improves the health of pregnant women with diabetes
Reducing hospital acquired infections
Wellness Classic Tournament raises funds for heart services
Salem Hospital Foundation scholarship program open for application
Winter St. SE bridge closed Feb. 25 for asphalt paving