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.
From candy striper to nurse manager: Sheila Loomas’ 37 years of service
“There's an innate a reward in serving that I don't think you get from anything else. When you are giving of yourself to another person . . . and you see progress . . . you can’t put a price on that reward.”
The best lifestyle for a healthy heart
Diet and exercise are just two of the main preventive factors to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, but there are others you may not have considered.
Learning the ABC’s of self-care for Mental Health Awareness Month
Salem Hospital invites community ‘behind the scenes’ for Heart Month STEMI night
Diabetes Self-Management class expands Spanish-speaking sessions this spring
Keeping blood pressure in check through healthy cooking
Do you know your numbers for heart health?
Anxiety? Local support and strategies for coping
Finding empowerment as a caregiver
Peace of mind from planning ahead: A caregiver’s guide to finances
Move to Improve: Delaying Parkinson’s Disease progression through exercise
Polk County free health screenings: Making care accessible in our community
Busting myths instead of hips: Falling isn’t a normal part of aging
The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Question, Persuade, Refer: How to stop suicide in our community
Creating a roadmap to quit smoking
The value of an advance directive and how to plan ahead
Help your child be a 'super sibling' when the new baby comes
Healthy habits to manage heart failure
Be SMART: Secure gun storage class at CHEC aims to save lives
Salem Health vaccination sites to offer $100 OHA incentives for first vaccination
Salem Health Spine Center: Safety in spine surgery