Baby formula shortage: Tips from Salem Health physicians
Salem Health’s team of neonatologists, pediatricians and other providers have established recommendations to help families through the current formula shortage.
Salem Hospital Emergency Department plaza entrance now open
Efficient, easy access for arrival at Salem Hospital’s ED
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.
Level II trauma center (Salem Hospital)
In 2018, Oregon Health Authority accredited Salem Hospital emergency department as a Level II 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, with Level I and II centers offering the highest level of care. Level II trauma centers provide care for severely injured patients of all ages. Facility services and resource requirements are similar to Level I.
Every trauma patient who arrives in the Salem Hospital emergency department is met by a trauma team with resuscitation life-support equipment to ensure rapid evaluation and treatment.Redesignation of Salem Hospital's Level II accreditation will take place in July 2024.
Volunteers answer the call to comfort substance-exposed newborns
The mid-Willamette valley is seeing an alarming rise in births of substance-exposed newborns, but Salem Hospital providers and volunteers are showing what a difference compassion can make.
Cultivate a colorful plate: Setting the stage for a lifetime of health
Kids who enjoy a diverse range of fruits and veggies early on are more likely to continue into adulthood and reap the long-term health benefits of a nutritious diet.
The mid-Willamette valley is seeing an alarming rise in births of substance-exposed newborns, but Sa...
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In May 2020, we lost IMCU nurse Ken Haigler in a tragic bicycle accident.
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Jon and Parker Deming, father and son, are both attending college to advance their medical careers. ...
“There is an emotional cost to selflessly caring for people who are themselves traumatized and distr...
Miguel knew he was dying. He only wanted two things now — to marry the love of his life and return t...
"Life goes on, problems are prevalent, but hidden — and kindness is a tonic that we give that applie...
"This is hard, the pandemic is hard, and it’s OK to say it’s hard. Get those feelings out there. It’...
"I think my shout-out would go to the entire staff who day after day, care for our COVID-19 patients...
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It has been projected that the population of seniors and patients with complex health needs in our c...
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Salem Health is a sponsor of the Ride Salem bicycle sharing project.
Salem Health is proud to be the premier partner of the 2019 High Street Hustle 5K and 10K runs, whic...
In its second year, the Community Champions program represents all walks of life at Salem Health — a...