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.
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.
National Lab of the Year
Medical Laboratory Observer’s 2024 Lab of the Year is Salem Health Laboratories at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics. Labs across the country were judged on achievement in five areas: customer service, productivity, teamwork, education and training and strategic outlook. Salem Health stood out with its commitment to improvement and the dedication of all 226 employees who handle 1.6 million test requests at its three high-complexity laboratories, which support and oversee all point-of-care testing across our health system.
Get back on your feet: Expert care for broken ankles and foot injuries in Salem, Oregon
Sometimes, a sprained and broken ankle can feel similar. That’s why it’s important to see an orthopedic expert for a proper diagnosis.
Understanding rotator cuff injuries: Symptoms, causes and treatment options
Your rotator cuff is the collection of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place and allow you to move your arm and shoulder.
Salem Health’s hip and knee replacement specialists offer the highest quality care in the mid-Willamette Valley. They understand better than anyone how debilitating hip and knee pain can be. With years of experience and fellowship training, our roster of surgeons and advanced practice providers can help you get back to the activities you once enjoyed. Our team also uses the latest technology to reduce pain throughout treatment.
Whether you’ve been dealing with pain for months or days, thoughtful care is just a call away.
Salem Health Orthopedics is the regional expert in hip and knee joint replacements.
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Salem Health total joint surgeons know knee and hip replacements don’t always have easy recoveries. That’s why our team has introduced new technology to reduce the need for narcotics after joint replacements. In April 2023, our orthopedic clinics introduced Iovera, a process of temporarily freezing a targeted nerve. After 30 minutes, the freeze blocks the nerve from sending pain signals to the brain for up to 90 days.
Are you looking to move forward with joint replacement surgery? Take the first step and make an appointment with one of our joint replacement specialists. We’re here to make recovery as easy as possible.
Joint replacement surgery can be a completely life-changing experience for patients. Our joint replacement orthopedic specialists perform hundreds of outpatient joint replacements each year and offer the latest technological advances in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Salem Health physical therapists are specialized in understanding recovery after a joint replacement, and know how to protect the joint after surgery.
Our therapists help patients develop workout routines and find a new lease on life to get back to what they love. This is a critical building block after surgery.
At our orthopedic clinics you won’t get bounced between therapists. The goal is keeping patients safe while making a lasting impact on health and movement.