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.
Salem Hospital - Joint Commission Accreditation
Since 1983, Salem Hospital has been an accredited hospital by The Joint Commission. This ongoing achievement highlights our commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for our patients, staff and community.
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.
Volunteer therapy dog brings hope when hope was lost
For one child struggling with physical therapy, sharing sessions with a golden retriever made all the difference.
When should you stop exercising due to joint pain?
Look out for these five signs that it's time to stop pushing through the pain and get it checked out.
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We’ve taken nursing to a new level: the top 10 percent nationwide! Salem Hospital is a magnet for the best and brightest nurses in the field. How do we know for sure?
On July 22, 2025, Salem Hospital proudly earned its fourth Magnet® Designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)—the highest and most prestigious recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This distinguished honor included eight exemplars, areas in which the organization exceeded national standards.
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