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.
How to care for a forearm fracture: What you should know
If someone believes they have fractured a forearm, it’s important to quickly seek care so a provider can help plan their recovery.
How to stay on track with your health goals in 2025
It’s common to fall off on New Year’s resolutions by February, so Salem Health registered dietitians share a few tricks to prioritize diet and exercise throughout 2025.
The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Question, Persuade, Refer: How to stop suicide in our community
Creating a roadmap to quit smoking
Even surgeons need a day off: Meet the visiting providers who come in to help
Salem Health nurses bring honor guard to Oregon
The value of an advance directive and how to plan ahead
'Terrible twos' and beyond: How to tackle tantrums with confidence
Five sunscreen myths debunked
Help your child be a 'super sibling' when the new baby comes
Healthy habits to manage heart failure
The two main types of sleep apnea and how to treat them
4 myths about sleep and how much sleep you actually need
10 tips to get better sleep
A how-to guide to diagnose and treat shift work sleep disorder
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?