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.
Saliva testing now an option for drug tests
Saliva tests are now available for drug testing at most Salem Health clinics. This is a new choice instead of blood or urine tests for patients who would prefer that.
Salem Health lab services by the numbers
Post-pandemic, the lab team remains one of Salem Health's busiest groups.
Men can get breast cancer, too; Salem Health nurse thanks Cancer Center for thoughtful treatment plan
2025’s first baby Eliana answers a prayer
‘I wouldn’t have found the happiness I have now without the help from surgery’
'If anyone has to go through cancer, I hope they’re getting care in Salem.'
'Breast cancer was like a full-time job'
'It isn’t true that cancer is a gift, but it has opportunities'
'They’ve helped me financially when I wasn’t able to pay'
'I would never have known I had cancer if I hadn’t have gotten my mammogram'
Chloe’s path to recovery: A journey through Guillain-Barre syndrome
Salem Hospital’s organ donors: 'The definition of superheroes'
Irene Jones doesn’t like to waste time: Salem Health patient still living an adventurous life at 105
MyChart — making your health care more convenient
The joy of just being awake: Disorder diagnosis paves way to better sleep
Take a lot of meds? Management program could be the answer
Salem Hospital grants patient's last wish
Salem Health honors organ donors and families with walk of respect
MyChart: the easy way to manage your health care
Cancer survivors continue recovery on Unsinkable dragon boat
Parents give back to Salem Hospital NICU
March of Dimes auction bids mean so much to growing families