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Injury risks during the fall sports season
There are three types of injuries Salem Health sports medicine specialists see most often in the fal...
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Is it better to replace your hip or your knee first?
If you have severe hip and knee pain on the same side, you have a big decision to make: Which joint ...
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What to expect from your first cancer appointment: Meeting your team
The first few weeks after a cancer diagnosis feel like a whirlwind of emotions, decisions and adjust...
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Five tips for busy parents to reduce stress
Parenting is a rewarding journey, and it can also be a source of stress.
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The biggest Little Free Library in the west
The Little Free Library offers fiction, nonfiction, health titles, children’s books, DVDs and a grow...
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Understanding rotator cuff injuries: Symptoms, causes and treatment options
Your rotator cuff is the collection of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place and allo...
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Understanding the different types of cancer treatment
Typically, the type of cancer and stage determine which treatments are most appropriate for each pat...
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Can you get tennis elbow playing pickleball? Learn the causes, symptoms and treatment
Proper form in sports and good ergonomics at work are both key to preventing this kind of injury.
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Get back on your feet: Expert care for broken ankles and foot injuries in Salem, Oregon
Sometimes, a sprained and broken ankle can feel similar. That’s why it’s important to see an orthope...
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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...
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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 g...
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Common knee injuries and how to treat them
Appropriate footwear and maintaining a healthy weight through exercise can help keep knee injuries a...
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How to support a loved one with cancer
Follow your loved one's lead — ask how they would like to be supported, offer specific help to lesse...
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Four ways to raise active kids
The CDC recommends that children ages 6 through 17 engage in at least an hour of physical activity d...
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‘I’ve had patients look at us and say — now I know I’m going to be okay’
Michele volunteers for Salem Health Cancer Center, as well as the pet therapy program.
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‘Just helping out and meeting new people regularly is worth it’
John Love was a Salem-Keizer Cherriots transit operator and instructor for almost 40 years. Last su...
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Innovative techniques in orthopedic trauma surgery: What’s new for patients?
“The types of injuries we see are no different than what has been seen for decades, but there are ne...
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How to manage pain after gastric bypass surgery
Patients can sometimes get told by friends and family that they have taken the ‘easy way out’ in los...
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Salem Health lab services by the numbers
Post-pandemic, the lab team remains one of Salem Health's busiest groups.
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Saliva testing now an option for drug tests
This test can check for drugs like opioids, cocaine, heroin, benzodiazepines, amphetamines and fenta...