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.
Level IV trauma center (West Valley Hospital)
In 2013, Oregon Health Authority accredited West Valley Hospital emergency department as a Level IV Trauma Center, ready to care 24/7 for the Willamette Valley’s most seriously injured patients. Trauma facilities are designated as Level I, II, III, or IV. The role of the Level IV trauma center is to provide resuscitation and stabilization for severely injured adult or pediatric patients before transferring them to a higher level trauma system hospital.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the West Valley Hospital emergency department is met by trauma-trained nurses who are immediately available to initiate lifesaving care.
Level II trauma center (Salem Hospital)
In 2018, Oregon Health Authority accredited Salem Hospital emergency department as a Level II Trauma Center, ready to care 24/7 for the Willamette Valley’s most seriously injured patients. Trauma facilities are designated as Level I, II, III, or IV, with Level I and II centers offering the highest level of care. Level II trauma centers provide care for severely injured patients of all ages. Facility services and resource requirements are similar to Level I.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the Salem Hospital emergency department is met by a trauma team with resuscitation life-support equipment to ensure rapid evaluation and treatment.Redesignation of Salem Hospital's Level II accreditation will take place in July 2024.
Raising cardiogenic shock awareness at Salem Health
Cardiogenic shock is a condition when the heart suddenly can’t pump blood to vital organs, leading to organ failure and sometimes death.
Fellowship-trained hand surgeons: Specialty care at Salem Health
At Salem Health, there are multiple fellowship-trained surgeons who are members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
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Grief and the holidays: Compassion through community
QUIZ: Germs in flight
ER nurse volunteers beyond the hospital
Nurse helps Humane Society kittens find homes
Salem Health employees volunteer to make dream homes a reality for two Keizer families
Salem Health helps lead the conversation about suicide
Salem Health grant helps Boys & Girls Club prevent obesity
ER nurse talks tough at the skate park
15+ tips for making fruits and veggies last
West Valley Hospital nurse volunteers year-round to help kids
New pain clinic helps patients kick opioid addiction
Kids fitted for Life Jackets at Family Fest
Smoking pot? Feeling barfy? There's a name for that!
Salem Health collects school supplies for needy families
Start dental hygiene early to keep teeth (and health) for life
Nurses help out with Humane Society Kitten Fair
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Avoid marijuana, even though it’s legal
From the CEO: Stand for a culture of compassion