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Salem Health and Santiam affiliation finalized

Sept. 6, 2026

Partnership will stabilize, strengthen access



By: Cheryl Nester Wolfe, MSN, RN, President and System CEO

I am proud to share that Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics completed our affiliation with Santiam Hospital & Clinics on Sept. 1, formalizing a partnership that will stabilize and strengthen healthcare and access for the people and communities we serve. 

I very much look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and invite you to attend one or more of our upcoming block parties:

  • West Valley Hospital Block Party
    • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 (*Updated time)
    • Outdoor fenced patio
  • Santiam Hospital Block Party
    • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 
    • North lawn
    • Park at Foothills Church and catch the shuttle up to the party.
  • Salem Hospital Block Party
    • 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17
    • Outside courtyard between Buildings A and C
    • Garage parking available, please carpool if able.

If you have any questions, I encourage you to share them via email to community.relations@salemhealth.org.

Your support on this journey means the world to me and I believe this affiliation will truly serve the well-being of generations to come. Thank you, and see you soon!