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
Diabetes Self-Management class expands Spanish-speaking sessions this spring
Keeping blood pressure in check through healthy cooking
Do you know your numbers for heart health?
Anxiety? Local support and strategies for coping
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
Polk County free health screenings: Making care accessible in our community
Busting myths instead of hips: Falling isn’t a normal part of aging
The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Question, Persuade, Refer: How to stop suicide in our community
Creating a roadmap to quit smoking
The value of an advance directive and how to plan ahead
Help your child be a 'super sibling' when the new baby comes
Healthy habits to manage heart failure
Be SMART: Secure gun storage class at CHEC aims to save lives
Salem Health vaccination sites to offer $100 OHA incentives for first vaccination
Salem Health Spine Center: Safety in spine surgery
Your heart matters!