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.
How physical therapy can help you recover faster after orthopedic surgery
Move to Improve: Delaying Parkinson’s Disease progression through exercise
Chloe’s path to recovery: A journey through Guillain-Barre syndrome
'The best staff I’ve ever seen': West Valley Hospital makes all the difference in recovery
Salem Health Spine Center: Safety in spine surgery
Better care and lower costs for vertigo patients
This fall, Hustle to help heart patients
Smartphones can be a real pain
What to do for a concussion
Let's ALL Play Place Grand Opening Sept. 15
Dan plans to hustle forever
New runners: Are you wearing the right shoe?
Aquatic therapy provides relief for all ages
Only you can prevent common foot problems
3 (well, maybe 9) tips if you're on your feet all day
Not breathing easy? There's a test for that
Three months after horrific crash, Salem Health employee back on the job
Finding the warrior inside
Shattered wrist working again with specialized hand therapy
All is not lost for people with chronic pain