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.
Emergency room baby boom: Salem Health staff welcome wave of new arrivals
2025’s first baby Eliana answers a prayer
Crafting connections: Dallas emergency room team builds bonds at Board & Brush
Even surgeons need a day off: Meet the visiting providers who come in to help
Salem Health nurses bring honor guard to Oregon
Salem Hospital’s organ donors: 'The definition of superheroes'
Volunteers answer the call to comfort substance-exposed newborns
2024’s first baby comes out fighting right after midnight
'I knew I wanted to be a nurse': Volunteering fuels calling for recent grad
Volunteer spotlight: 'I want to bring light. I want to be a resource.'
Meet some of our PAs
In memory of Ken Haigler, RN
'Appreciate what we take for granted': Alex Dass keeps focus on diversity
A scholarly boost for father and son
Caring for emergency caregivers: Foundation creates successful resiliency program to fight employee burnout
Salem Hospital grants patient's last wish
‘Kindness is a tonic’: Bauer recognizes courageous co-workers
‘Different just takes time’: Leinassar takes the pandemic one day at a time
‘We’ve banded together’: Franke praises pandemic response
Taking care of our coronavirus-fighting team