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.
Salem Hospital invites community ‘behind the scenes’ for Heart Month STEMI night
Do you know your numbers for heart health?
Identifying arthritis and finding treatment
Know the risk factors for cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer
Clinical trial looks at 'brain training' to improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors
Finding empowerment as a caregiver
Peace of mind from planning ahead: A caregiver’s guide to finances
Move to Improve: Delaying Parkinson’s Disease progression through exercise
'I would never have known I had cancer if I hadn’t have gotten my mammogram'
Busting myths instead of hips: Falling isn’t a normal part of aging
The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
The value of an advance directive and how to plan ahead
Healthy habits to manage heart failure
Do you know how to spot health scams online?
Electricians and plumbers: How to find the right cardiovascular specialist for you
'The best staff I’ve ever seen': West Valley Hospital makes all the difference in recovery
Heart trouble symptoms you might not expect
Irene Jones doesn’t like to waste time: Salem Health patient still living an adventurous life at 105
Make the right call: Why 911 is faster and safer during heart attacks
The future is here: Heart conditions are more treatable than ever before