Salem Health launches summer internship program
The two-month summer internship offers undergraduate students practical training, mentorship and the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to their internship role at Salem Health.
Salem Health earns 3 stars in vascular quality initiative registry participation program
“Our vascular surgery team uses VQI data to measure our effectiveness and to improve our long-term patient care,” said Tim Hodges, MD, Medical Director of Vascular Surgery, Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics.
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.
The 5 essential tips for maintaining your mental health while parenting
According to the CDC, taking care of your mental health while parenting is important for both you and your child’s well-being.
Question, Persuade, Refer: How to stop suicide in our community
With curriculum built by Lines for Life, QPR class teaches intervention techniques to connect with people in crisis.
Salem Health Convenient Care extends weeknight hours
Water breaks for expectant mother on her wedding day
Salem Health’s smoke-free boundaries will become easier to understand
West Valley Hospital Foundation fundraiser breaks all records
West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints Five New Board Members
Gala raises record amount
West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints Three New Board Members
Date Set for 2009 Moonlight and Vines Gala
West Valley Hospital Receives Funding for Videoconferencing Equipment
West Valley Hospital Foundation Grants Scholarships
West Valley Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Members
Moonlight and Vines Gala Raises Record Amount for West Valley Hospital