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.
National Lab of the Year
Medical Laboratory Observer’s 2024 Lab of the Year is Salem Health Laboratories at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics. Labs across the country were judged on achievement in five areas: customer service, productivity, teamwork, education and training and strategic outlook. Salem Health stood out with its commitment to improvement and the dedication of all 226 employees who handle 1.6 million test requests at its three high-complexity laboratories, which support and oversee all point-of-care testing across our health system.
Innovative techniques in orthopedic trauma surgery: What’s new for patients?
“The types of injuries we see are no different than what has been seen for decades, but there are new ways to view and treat these injuries,” said trauma surgeon Andrew Hadeed, DO.
How to manage pain after gastric bypass surgery
Patients can sometimes get told by friends and family that they have taken the ‘easy way out’ in losing weight with bariatric surgery. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Hard-to-find lymphedema care offered closer to home at Salem Health
Salem Hospital invites community ‘behind the scenes’ for Heart Month STEMI night
Keeping blood pressure in check through healthy cooking
Do you know your numbers for heart health?
Raising cardiogenic shock awareness at Salem Health
Even surgeons need a day off: Meet the visiting providers who come in to help
Healthy habits to manage heart failure
Electricians and plumbers: How to find the right cardiovascular specialist for you
Heart trouble symptoms you might not expect
Biometric scores: What lab tests tell us about health
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
When it comes to heart symptoms, safe is better than sorry
Five ways to love your heart this February
Five tips for eating your way to a healthier heart
Your heart matters!
This fall, Hustle to help heart patients
Heart implant takes high-risk A-fib patients off blood-thinners
Nurses sew special pillows for open-heart surgery patients
Blood pressure guidelines have changed!