Salem Health and Santiam finalize affiliation to ensure long-term stability and more accessible healthcare
The agreement will transition Santiam employees to Salem Health's payroll and provide funds to upgrade Santiam’s healthcare infrastructure.
PointClickCare certification 'a game changer' for Salem Health Laboratories
For patients and families, the streamlined process helps avoid unnecessary hospital visits and emergency room trips.
Beacon Award for Excellence - CVCU
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has awarded Salem Hospital with a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence hat highlights excellence in patient outcomes, a healthy work environment, and the nursing workforce, along with an emphasis on evidence-based care and low hospital-acquired infection rates.
Get With The Guidelines®️ - Heart Failure Bronze with Target: Heart Failure
The American Heart Association honored Salem Hospital with the Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Bronze with Target: Heart Failure distinction in 2026. This achievement highlights our commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.
Salem Health donates life jackets to encourage summer safety
Salem Health partners with community organizations and events to make sure families stay safe while they're enjoying local waterways.
Varicose veins: When are they serious?
Varicose veins tend to run in families, but can also be caused or made worse by having a job where you're on your feet a lot.
The foot and ankle are the foundation of your body, and the experienced specialists at Salem Health Orthopedics understand when your feet hurt, everything can hurt.
If you’ve had a longtime condition or a recent injury, our fellowship-trained physicians and advanced practice providers will work with you to identify the issue and get you on the path of recovery quickly.
Salem Health Orthopedics treats a variety of conditions affecting the foot and ankle.
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Arthritis can cause crippling pain, stiffness and inflammation in the ankle. When arthritis is severe, it can destroy the cartilage and bone in your ankle and a total ankle replacement maybe needed to restore function.
If you are living with limited function, pain or stiffness in your ankle, it might be time to seek the advice of our orthopedic experts. Our highly skilled specialists will chart a course for the best treatment based on your needs.
Whether you have a closed fracture where the skin is intact, or an open fracture where the bone is visible through the skin — our team of orthopedic surgeons has a plan for care to get you back on your feet.
Most open fractures will require surgery. Closed fracture treatment often involves braces and casts. Regardless of the type of fracture, our foot and ankle surgeons and team of physical therapists are here for you every step of the way.
Our foot and ankle surgeons specialize in minimally invasive surgery, which means a smaller incision site with typically less pain than traditional surgery and a shorter recovery period. Ask your provider if minimally invasive surgery could be right for you.