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.
Learning the ABC’s of self-care for Mental Health Awareness Month
Escalante's inspiration for this class stems from his experiences serving at ground zero after the September 11 attacks in New York City.
Common causes of shoulder pain and how to treat them
For patients dealing with chronic conditions such as arthritis, physical therapy is the first line of defense.
Surviving a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
Pacemaker helps patient with congestive heart failure
Carotid artery stent prevents stroke
Healthy lifestyle doesn’t always outweigh heredity
Patient helps plan surgical suite renovation
Healthy diet and exercise are part of this active retiree’s busy life
Dallas hospital helps Cheryl get moving again with little downtime
Health care, community, service and volunteerism come together
Gregg B.'s heart-stopping survival story is anything but typical
Grateful patient writes letter to West Valley Hospital
First open-heart patient
Cardiac symptoms often different for women
Surviving several heart attacks and A-fib
New bypass device helps save lives
Fast teamwork saves heart attack patient in ER
Triple bypass surgery saves 74-year-old