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?
‘I realized surgery would be the best option for me to achieve my goals’
Stop the Bleed! Community Health Education Center offers community training
'There’s so much life to be lived, and I’m grateful to be here'
Salem Health lung cancer screenings help patients find cancer sooner
How long does a knee replacement last?
’I’m just grateful I have people pushing me to be here’
Four tips for testing allergens in your baby’s diet
What to expect during a plastic surgery consultation
Winter sports injuries: Skiing, snowboarding and ice falls
Heart attack rates rise in the winter — here’s why and how to protect yourself
Community Health Education Center offers class to train brain away from pain
Salem Health orthopedic surgeons use technology to preserve muscles during surgery
Common shoulder injuries and the best exercises to prevent them
‘It’s life changing — you realize you’ve been a prisoner in your own body’
The surprising connection between stress and heart disease — and how to break it
Three reasons why checkups help ensure healthy growth for your child
Common work-related hand and wrist injuries and how to prevent them
Salem Health uses new technology to prevent hip replacements after labral tears