Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics and Santiam Hospital & Clinics announce definitive agreement to partner
The two organizations share a long-standing commitment to delivering compassionate, community-based 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.
Three stars - Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI)
Operating under the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Vascular Quality Initiative is composed of 14 registries containing demographic, clinical, procedural and outcomes data from more than 1,000,000 vascular procedures performed nationwide and in Canada. The mission of the SVS VQI is to improve patient safety and the quality of vascular care delivery by providing web-based collection, aggregation and analysis of clinical data submitted in registry format for all patients undergoing specific vascular treatments.
Salem Health first received the SVS VQI honor in 2024 and again in 2025.
Get With The Guidelines®️ - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll
In 2024, our program demonstrated excellence in seven different metric areas monitored by Get With The Guidelines®. Additionally, we achieved honor roll with meeting an additional benchmark in our door to needle times. We had previously been at silver status, but progressed to gold level this year.
Heel pain explained: Plantar fasciitis vs. Achilles tendinitis vs. stress fractures
Finding the true source of heel pain is the key to successful treatment.
What is Dupuytren’s disease and how is it treated?
Salem Health Orthopedics has the largest group of surgeons in the mid-Willamette Valley specifically trained in treatment of hand and wrist conditions.
Know the risk factors for cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer
Anxiety? Local support and strategies for coping
Clinical trial looks at 'brain training' to improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors
Helping the littlest patients stay healthy during RSV season: A comprehensive guide
Crafting connections: Dallas emergency room team builds bonds at Board & Brush
Finding empowerment as a caregiver
How physical therapy can help you recover faster after orthopedic surgery
Salem Health Orthopedics uses robotics to improve joint replacements
How to identify and treat trigger finger
Peace of mind from planning ahead: A caregiver’s guide to finances
‘I wouldn’t have found the happiness I have now without the help from surgery’
Four tips for kid-friendly screen time
'If anyone has to go through cancer, I hope they’re getting care in Salem.'
Salem Health Orthopedics uses new technology to reduce need for narcotics
'We caught it in time and I’m clear and free — hallelujah!'
Working together as a family after bariatric surgery
Move to Improve: Delaying Parkinson’s Disease progression through exercise
Is carpal tunnel surgery right for you?
'Breast cancer was like a full-time job'
Polk County free health screenings: Making care accessible in our community