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.
Restless legs syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Beyond walking and talking: 10 weird things you might do while you sleep
A how-to guide for staying rested while working the night shift
What is narcolepsy and how do I treat it?
How to know if you have insomnia
What’s a CPAP device and how do I use it?
Salem Hospital’s organ donors: 'The definition of superheroes'
Do you know how to spot health scams online?
Electricians and plumbers: How to find the right cardiovascular specialist for you
Be SMART: Secure gun storage class at CHEC aims to save lives
'The best staff I’ve ever seen': West Valley Hospital makes all the difference in recovery
Heart trouble symptoms you might not expect
Chew on this: Most Americans are eating their meals too quickly
Biometric scores: What lab tests tell us about health
Adventure awaits: Top tips for safe hikes with your kids
Volunteers answer the call to comfort substance-exposed newborns
Key milestones as your little one grows
Irene Jones doesn’t like to waste time: Salem Health patient still living an adventurous life at 105
Cultivate a colorful plate: Setting the stage for a lifetime of health
2024’s first baby comes out fighting right after midnight