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)
The Society for Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI) has awarded Salem Health Vascular Surgery three stars for its active participation in the Registry Participation Program.
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 honor in 2024 and again in 2025. This achievement highlights our commitment to improving patient lives through rigorous standards and practices.
Get With The Guidelines®️ - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll
Our program demonstrated excellence in seven different metric areas monitored by Get With The Guidelines® through 2024. 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.
Is it a sprain, strain or tear? Learn how to tell
Sudden pain when you take bad step on the trail or bend over to pick something up isn't unusual. But how can you tell if it is a sprain, strain or something more serious?
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Childbirth Education Series expands to empower expectant parents across the Willamette Valley
New technology at Salem Health Orthopedics can relieve ankle pain and get patients moving again
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‘I probably get more out of volunteering than the patients do’: Former ER nurse gives back at free clinics
Five safe sleep tips for your baby
Injury risks during the fall sports season
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What to expect from your first cancer appointment: Meeting your team
Five tips for busy parents to reduce stress
The biggest Little Free Library in the west
Understanding rotator cuff injuries: Symptoms, causes and treatment options
Understanding the different types of cancer treatment
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Get back on your feet: Expert care for broken ankles and foot injuries in Salem, Oregon
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