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Young mother turns heart failure experience into advocacy
Heart trouble was the last thing on Hillary Steffen's mind. Then her unusual symptoms changed everyt...
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Advancements in ablation procedure improve treatment for cardiology patients
People living with atrial fibrillation have a new treatment option at Salem Hospital: pulsed-field a...
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Surgery for blocked arteries solves months of mysterious leg pain
Most people with this kind of blockage notice they can only walk short distances before they need to...
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Emergency heart care: 'Tyler’s case is a shining beacon of everything going exactly right’
From heart attacks and high blood pressure to heart disease and failure — we’re here to address your...
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Bariatric success story: 'If I could go back and do it sooner, I would have.’
At her highest weight, Kingsbury could barely walk because of pain in her ankles. Now she kayaks, hi...
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Salem Hospital introduces new treatment for metastatic prostate cancer
A new therapy for prostate cancer means those living with metastatic prostate disease could now see ...
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‘I realized surgery would be the best option for me to achieve my goals’
Ashley has lost more than 100 lbs. thanks to bariatric surgery. Is weight loss surgery right for you...
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'There’s so much life to be lived, and I’m grateful to be here'
Despite feeling relatively normal, Stacy had a nearly 100% blockage of the left anterior descending ...
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Salem Health lung cancer screenings help patients find cancer sooner
Many active smokers or former smokers qualify for annual CT screening covered by insurance.
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’I’m just grateful I have people pushing me to be here’
Cardiac trouble doesn't care how old you are — Tyler was only 31 when he had his first heart attack.
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‘It’s life changing — you realize you’ve been a prisoner in your own body’
After trying Metformin and Ozempic, Zach underwent gastric bypass surgery at Salem Hospital to rever...
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Men can get breast cancer, too; Salem Health nurse thanks Cancer Center for thoughtful treatment plan
This August the Cancer Center is connecting patients to a three-day fly-fishing trip for men who sur...
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2025’s first baby Eliana answers a prayer
Eliana was the first baby born in 2025 at the Salem Health Family Birth Center.
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‘I wouldn’t have found the happiness I have now without the help from surgery’
In the last two years, Powell lost more than 160 pounds. Now, her day-to-day is completely changed.
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'If anyone has to go through cancer, I hope they’re getting care in Salem.'
“I truly had the most amazing experience out of the ugliest thing that could happen,” she said. “It ...
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'Breast cancer was like a full-time job'
Working with a nurse navigator prevented Deborah from feeling alone and helped with problem-solving ...
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'It isn’t true that cancer is a gift, but it has opportunities'
Eventually Holdeman’s cancer will progress, and she’ll move to a new level of treatment. Until then,...
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'They’ve helped me financially when I wasn’t able to pay'
Despite ongoing hurdles with her health, Johnson-Craig said her optimism helps her move forward.
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'I would never have known I had cancer if I hadn’t have gotten my mammogram'
Cramer-Carter said her entire team made everything from scheduling to treatment an easy, supportive ...
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Chloe’s path to recovery: A journey through Guillain-Barre syndrome
It all began innocently enough. Chloe D. noticed a tingling sensation in her hands and feet. What ha...