"Fathers of Young Children" class begins Jan. 5 at the CHEC
December 23, 2009
Jump start new-year resolutions with healthy cooking classes in January
December 21, 2009
Family nutrition program combats childhood obesity, begins Jan. 13
December 16, 2009
Tobacco cessation program at CHEC begins Jan. 6
December 16, 2009
Brain Agility program begins Jan. 5 at CHEC
December 16, 2009
Learn how to eat your way to healthy sleep on Dec. 14
December 8, 2009
Dr. Rebecca M. Lucas joins West Valley Hospital as Emergency Department Medical Director
November 30, 2009
CHEC to offer healthy holiday cooking class Dec. 4
November 25, 2009
CHEC to offer tobacco cessation program beginning Dec. 2
November 25, 2009
Salem Health closures for winter holidays
November 25, 2009
Urgent Care to be open on Thanksgiving Day
November 24, 2009
CHEC to host bereavement forum Dec. 1
November 23, 2009
Salem Hospital offers Web class on Nov. 18
November 16, 2009
CHEC to offer marvelous multiples class on Nov. 16
November 10, 2009
Flu limits visitors to patients at Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital
October 30, 2009
Free health fair and forum Oct. 29 focuses on young women and breast cancer
October 28, 2009
CHEC to host Campbell Diabetes Lecture and health fair on Nov. 19
October 26, 2009
Marion County and Salem Hospital to offer H1N1 information sessions on Nov. 3 and 20
October 23, 2009
West Valley Hospital hosts Family Health Fair and Forum on Thursday, Nov. 5
October 21, 2009
Flu limits visitors to Salem Hospital's Family Birth Center
October 19, 2009
Flu limits visitors to pediatric and newborn hospital patients
October 8, 2009
Brain Agility Program offered at Salem Hospital
October 8, 2009
Community Health Education Center to hold grand opening
October 7, 2009
NIA exercise program offered at Salem Hospital
October 7, 2009
Class offered on powerful tools for caregivers
October 5, 2009
Salem Hospital offers class series on living with chronic conditions
October 5, 2009
Gluten-free cooking class to be held at Salem Hospital
October 5, 2009
Stroke prevention and rehabilitation highlighted at Inpatient Rehabilitation Open House and Forum
September 29, 2009
New cooking classes offered at Salem Hospital
September 18, 2009
Life jacket loaner station to be dedicated in memory of drowned brothers
September 3, 2009
Weight Watchers meeting to be held at Salem Hospital
September 3, 2009
Salem Hospital offers weight-loss surgery information sessions
August 31, 2009
Scholarships announced for 91 students in medically related fields
August 26, 2009
Free prostate cancer screenings on Saturday, Sept. 2
August 26, 2009
Salem Cancer Institute to hold Men's Health Fair and Forum
August 25, 2009
West Valley Hospital now provides digital mammograms, X-rays; Patients benefit from state-of-the-art imaging close to home
August 21, 2009
West Valley Hospital adds imaging supervisor; Shawn Grady brings old-fashioned work ethic to state-of-the-art facility
August 21, 2009
West Valley Hospital Foundation Receives Transportation Grant Funding
August 13, 2009
Healthy Hearts Educational Support Group Begins Aug. 13
August 4, 2009
Back Health Forum Slated for Monday, August 10 in Lincoln City
July 29, 2009
Scholarships awarded by Salem Hospital Auxiliary
July 10, 2009
West Valley Hospital Nurses Honored
June 15, 2009
Salem Health VP honored as CFO of the Year finalist
May 21, 2009
Salem Cancer Institute offers free class on naturopathic medicine and cancer care
May 14, 2009
Save lives with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) knowledge
May 12, 2009
Flu advice closed at noon today; information available online
May 11, 2009
New flu advice line now open
May 5, 2009
Salem Cancer Institute and the Dermatology Clinic, PC, offer free skin cancer screening
May 5, 2009
Comprehensive Pain Center Opens March 16th; Salem Health Welcomes Ahmed Ebeid, M.D., as medical director
March 3, 2009
West Valley Hospital Hosts "Go Red for Women" Heart Event
February 18, 2009
Salem Hospital Heart Fair & Forum Slated for Feb. 25; Humorous Nutritionist and National Speaker David Meinz Keynotes Event
February 16, 2009
Monmouth Medical Center Open House on Feb. 10
February 10, 2009
Breastfeeding Support Available for Polk County
January 2, 2009
"Fathers of Young Children" class begins Jan. 5 at the CHEC
December 23, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital will be offering a class titled “Fathers of Young Children,” beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 5, and continuing on Tuesdays through Jan. 26. The program is offered for dads with children ages birth to five years and meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the CHEC, located in Salem Hospital's Building D at 939 Oak St. S.E.
Based on a curriculum developed by Purdue University, this four-week interactive parenting class series helps fathers learn more about the art of parenting and how to promote healthy parent/child relationships. Class topics will include understanding your child’s growth stages through play, language development and art; styles of fathering; choosing childcare and teaming with your parenting partner.
The cost of this four-class series is $35 and advance registration is required. To register, visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432). Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street Southeast and Capitol Street Southeast.
Jump start new-year resolutions with healthy cooking classes in January
December 21, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital will be holding several cooking classes during the month of January. All classes will focus on healthy recipes using fresh, local ingredients and will be held at The Gehlar Wellness Kitchen in the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. SE.
The Friday Night Out series will continue with “Healthful Resolutions” on Friday, Jan. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. A representative from Weight Watchers will share ways to prepare satisfying foods that keep hunger in check, and Salem Hospital Executive Chef Sean Roe will demonstrate nutritious Weight Watchers recipes that you can easily make at home. The cost of this class is $35 and includes dinner at the hospital’s Creekside restaurant after class. Dinner will include menu items demonstrated in the class.
“Recipe Modification” will be the next class in the Culinary Rx series and will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. This class will focus on making meals that are healthy as well as delicious as part of any New Year’s resolution. With a few substitutions and modifications, you’ll learn how to transform your favorite not-so-healthy recipes into ones that are better for you and still taste good. The cost of this class is $20.
The CHEC’s January Chef Showcase will feature the master baker at Cascade Baking Company who will share a few of the bakery’s signature recipes. This class will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., and will include recipes with fresh, local ingredients and high-quality flours. After the demonstration you’ll be able to sample the food and take home the recipes to try in your own home. The cost of this class is $20.
Space is limited for each of these cooking classes and pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
Family nutrition program combats childhood obesity, begins Jan. 13
December 16, 2009
Salem — With rates of childhood obesity steadily rising, it is becoming recognized as a disease itself and has been linked with other conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and certain forms of cancer.
Beginning Jan. 13, the Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital will offer a new nutrition counseling program called Healthy ‘n Fit to help combat obesity in children and promote healthy lifestyles.
The 10-week program, for children ages 8 through 15 years old and their families, is designed to teach families lifestyle behaviors that will help overweight children achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Taught by a registered dietitian and exercise specialist, the structured program includes an individual assessment along with ten fun and motivating weekly group classes. Some of the weekly classes will feature healthy recipe ideas demonstrated in The Gehlar Wellness Kitchen. Topics covered include portion control, emotional eating, physical activity, eating healthy at restaurants and healthy snacking.
Classes are taught on Wednesdays, Jan. 13 through March 17. All classes are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. S.E. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street Southeast and Capitol Street Southeast.
The cost of the 10-week program is $150 and advance registration is required. To register for the program, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
Tobacco cessation program at CHEC begins Jan. 6
December 16, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a tobacco cessation program sponsored by the American Lung Association® titled “Freedom from Smoking.” The seven-week program includes a series of classes taught in a group setting Wednesdays, beginning on Jan. 6, and running through Feb. 17.
“Freedom from Smoking,” the leading adult smoking cessation program for over 25 years, will show you how to quit smoking in a supportive setting. Having the support of others has been shown to be an essential part of any successful smoking cessation program. All classes are taught by an American Lung Association-trained instructor and will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. S.E.
This program will help you develop your own quit-smoking plan and includes a participant workbook covering the following topics: knowing if you’re ready to quit smoking, medicines to help you quit smoking, lifestyle changes that make quitting easier, planning for quit day, coping strategies, managing stress, avoiding weight gain and how to stay smoke-free for good.
The cost of the seven-week, eight-session program is $120. Advance registration is required and can be done by visiting http://salemhealth.org/chec or calling 503-814-CHEC (2432).
Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street Southeast and Capitol Street Southeast.
Many insurance companies, including Oregon Health Plan, may offer benefits related to smoking cessation or nicotine replacement. Please check with your insurance company for coverage details.
Brain Agility program begins Jan. 5 at CHEC
December 16, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a seven-week Brain Agility program beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 5, and running through Tuesday, Feb. 16. The class will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., at the CHEC located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. S.E.
The Brain Agility program, designed to help you keep a healthy and youthful brain, combines weekly presentations on brain health with a unique program designed by a psychologist to enhance your brain's ability to remember, stay focused, be aware and be alert. Enjoy daily mental exercises covering a number of cognitive functions with increasing levels of difficulty to continue challenging your brain as it improves.
The cost for the Brain Agility program is $35 and it is open to anyone in the community. Space is limited, however, and advance registration is required. To reserve a spot, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
Learn how to eat your way to healthy sleep on Dec. 14
December 8, 2009
Salem — The A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic) support group will be holding a special holiday event on Monday, Dec. 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at The Gehlar Wellness Kitchen in the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). Salem Hospital Executive Chef Sean Roe will present a healthy cooking demonstration titled “Eat your way to healthy sleep” which will include a menu of holiday-spiced pork tenderloin with cranberries, roasted winter root vegetables, apple pecan stuffing, magic cake and spiced pumpkin cookies. Enjoy learning from this interactive cooking demonstration and savor samples from each dish.
The A.W.A.K.E. group is a mutual-help support group for people living with sleep disorders and meets regularly on the second Monday of every other month at the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak St. SE. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend this event free of charge, and registration is required. Visit salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432) to register. This event is sponsored by 2nd Wind Sleep Medical Equipment, LLC.
Dr. Rebecca M. Lucas joins West Valley Hospital as Emergency Department Medical Director
November 30, 2009
Rebecca M. Lucas, DO, has joined West Valley Hospital as Emergency Department medical director. Dr. Lucas will oversee the emergency staff and growth of emergency services supporting the Dallas-area community. From the valley to the coast, West Valley Hospital Emergency Department serves more than 1,000 patients monthly.
“West Valley Hospital has a great reputation and is a well-run facility,” says Dr. Lucas. “I look forward to ensuring we provide the best service and care to our patients in this thriving community-based hospital.”
Dr. Lucas is new to Oregon, following service in the U.S. Navy where she provided medical care at the Naval Hospital Naples in Italy, the Naval Hospital Bremerton in Washington, and served seven months of active duty in Iraq. Prior to that, she served in hospital staff positions in Chicago, Ill., where she served her residency in emergency medicine at Midwestern University and received the Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award in 1999.
Dr. Lucas earned a medical degree from Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated 13 in a class of 153. She received the Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award in 1997 from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. Her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry is from Northern Illinois University where she graduated cum laude.
“We are thrilled to add someone the caliber of Dr. Lucas to our talented staff,” says Lynn Clayton, West Valley Hospital administrator. “Her credentials and exceptional medical experience abroad and in the Navy will bring fresh ideas and leadership as we expand medical services to grow with the needs of Polk County.”
“Dallas is such a vital and friendly community,” says Dr. Lucas. “As native Midwesterners, my husband and I are excited to be living in the Northwest and anxious to get out to enjoy the hiking, the scenery and the people.” Dr. Lucas is married to William Lucas, MD, who she met in the Navy and is now in family medicine in Dallas. “I guess with us, Dallas got a two-fer,” says Dr. Rebecca Lucas.
West Valley Hospital, located at 525 SE Washington Street in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
CHEC to offer healthy holiday cooking class Dec. 4
November 25, 2009
Salem — The new Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering “ Healthy Holiday Cooking” as part of their Friday Night Out cooking-class series at The Gehlar Wellness Kitchen. The class will be taught by Salem Hospital Executive Chef Sean Roe on Friday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Healthy Holiday Cooking class will help you learn how to make a variety of healthy appetizers and desserts for your next holiday celebration. Following the demonstration, class students will be treated to healthy holiday cuisine to sample. Recipes will be provided for all demonstration dishes.
The cost of the class is $35 and pre-registration is required. Visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call the CHEC at 503-814-CHEC (2432) to register. The Community Health Education Center is located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street SE and Capitol Street SE.
Salem Hospital Executive Chef Sean Roe attended the Scottsdale Culinary Instituteâ��Le Cordon Blue—and has put his training to work in healthcare culinary management.
CHEC to offer tobacco cessation program beginning Dec. 2
November 25, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a tobacco cessation program which includes a series of three classes held on Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “Turn Off Tobacco” will help you learn how to quit smoking to protect both your own health and the health of your family. The class series will cover education on tobacco addiction, different ways to quit and how to manage stress.
The classes will be held at the Community Health Education Center located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus. The cost of the three-class series is $20 and pre-registration is required. A non-smoking friend or family member may attend at no extra cost. Many insurance companies including Oregon Health Plan may offer benefits related to smoking cessation or nicotine replacement. Please check with your insurance company.
To register for the program, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432). Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street SE and Capitol Street SE.
Salem Health closures for winter holidays
November 25, 2009
Salem — All Salem Health departments that are not essential for urgent patient care will be closed for the winter holidays, including Thanksgiving Day and the following day, Nov. 26 and 27; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 24 and 25 and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Departments closing for these holidays include the following:
- Administration
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Community Health Education Center (CHEC)
- Comprehensive Pain Center
- Facilities Development
- Finance
- Health Education
- Human Resources
- Infection Prevention
- Legal Department
- Marketing and Communications
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Medical Staff Office
- Multimedia
- Operating Room, with Prep and Recovery (except for emergency services)
- Patient Financial Services
- Patient Safety
- Performance Improvement
- West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic
- Physician Recruitment
- Purchasing
- Salem Spine Center
- Risk Management
- Strategy and Business Development
- Volunteer Services
- Willamette Health Partners Family Medicine Clinic
- Willamette Valley Professionals Services
Urgent Care to be open on Thanksgiving Day
November 24, 2009
Salem — To meet the need for urgent care during the winter holidays, Salem Hospital’s Urgent Care Center has announced the following holiday hours:
• Thanksgiving Day: Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Christmas Eve: Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Christmas Day: Dec. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On all other days, the Urgent Care Center is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Urgent Care is located at 1002 Bellevue Street SE, Salem, south of Willamette University and west of the Ram Border Café.
The types of services that can be successfully treated at Urgent Care — and don’t require a visit to the emergency department — include the following:
• Sprains
• Simple fractures (extremities)
• Lacerations (simple)
• Minor work injury
• Back pain (ambulatory)
• Asthma (mild)
• Urinary tract infection
• Upper respiratory/sinus infection
• Fever
• Ear pain
• Sore throat
CHEC to host bereavement forum Dec. 1
November 23, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a free bereavement forum to offer education and support to those who have lost a loved one. “Getting through the Holidays after the Loss of a Loved One,” will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the CHEC, Salem Hospital Building D, 939 Oak St SE.
A keynote presentation by Salem Hospital Chaplain David Watson will be included in the program, along with time for remembrance, reflection and shared experience, strength and hope. For more information about the presentation, please contact the Salem Hospital Chaplain at 503-561-5562, or chaplain@salemhospital.org.
To register for the free forum, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432). Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street SE and Capitol Street SE.
Salem Hospital offers Web class on Nov. 18
November 16, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a class titled “Untangling the Web.” The class will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m., and will help you learn how to find credible health information on the Internet by searching for and evaluating health Web sites in a fun and interactive way. The class is taught by librarians at the Community Health Education Center.
The cost for the class is $10 and advance registration is required. To register, visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
“Untangling the Web” will be held at the Community Health Education Center located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street SE and Capitol Street SE.
CHEC to offer marvelous multiples class on Nov. 16
November 10, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a class for parents expecting multiples. The class will take place on Monday, Nov. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., and will help prepare parents for the special challenges of having twins and more. The class is taught by a registered nurse who is a twin herself and mother of twins. Topics covered will include what to expect during pregnancy, how to cope with possible complications and how to be better prepared for the birth of the babies. Plan to attend this class several months in advance of your due date.
The marvelous multiples class will be held at the Community Health Education Center located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus. The cost of the class is $25 per couple and pre-registration is required. To register, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432). Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street SE and Capitol Street SE.
Flu limits visitors to patients at Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital
October 30, 2009
Salem — To protect its patients, Salem Health is limiting visitors to patients at Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital.
Visitors to all hospitalized patients must be 12 years of age or older and without flu symptoms of fever, sore throat and cough.
“We ask our patients’ loved ones to help protect them from the flu by staying home if they’re ill,” says Ginny Posey, RN, vice president of patient care services for Salem Health. “Hospitalized patients are particularly vulnerable to contracting the influenza virus, and to experiencing serious complications from the flu.”
Hospital staffers are advising patients’ families of the new guidelines, and signs will be posted at all hospital and unit entrances early next week.
Salem Hospital previously announced that visitors to patients in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, and Neonatal Intensive Care must be 18 years of age or older and free of flu symptoms. These guidelines remain in place to protect pregnant women and newborns.
To further prevent the spread of flu, both hospitals have been asking patients with flu symptoms to wear a mask during their visit.
Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes the Community Health Education Center and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
Free health fair and forum Oct. 29 focuses on young women and breast cancer
October 28, 2009
Salem — Salem Cancer Institute will host a free health fair and forum, “Young Women and Breast Cancer” on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Salem Hospital, Building B, Wedel Conference Center, 665 Winter Street SE.
The event includes a health fair from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with information and educational resources on a variety of women’s health issues. Then Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD, OHSU, will present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. about the importance of early detection, communicating with your physician and living with cancer as a young survivor.
The event is sponsored by the Alyssa Malchow Breast Cancer Fund of the Salem Hospital Foundation. Alyssa lost her fight with breast cancer at the age of 28. Her family and friends have joined together in an effort to provide others with the information they need to have a better chance at surviving this terrible disease.
For more information or to register please call 503-562-4321.
Free breast self-exam class Oct. 31
Salem Cancer Institute will also hold a free breast self-exam class on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m., at Salem Hospital, Building C, in the first floor conference rooms. Join our certified breast self-exam instructors to learn the most thorough method for examining breast tissue. Learn the technique by using silicon breast models. Monthly self exams are recommended for women as early as age 20. Please call 503-562-4321 for more information or to register.
CHEC to host Campbell Diabetes Lecture and health fair on Nov. 19
October 26, 2009
Salem — Sponsored by the Salem Hospital Foundation, the new Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a free diabetes health fair and lecture. The Campbell Diabetes Lecture and health fair will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wedel Auditorium in Building B on the Salem Hospital campus.
Related health vendors will have information and products on display from 6 to 7 p.m. From 7 to 8:30 p.m., two certified diabetes educators will present the Campbell Diabetes Lecture — an interactive discussion titled: “Diabetes on a budget: Why an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” The presentation will focus on cost-effective strategies to help prevent the onset of diabetes complications, and review lifestyle changes that are worth an investment of time and money. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and a number of grocery store gift cards will be raffled during the interactive discussion.
Presenter Dawn Gray is a registered and licensed dietician and certified diabetes educator and is currently employed at Salem Hospital in Diabetes and Nutrition education. She is often featured in local publications and events focusing on diabetes education.
Presenter Kailene Mikkola, RN, is a certified diabetes educator who has been living with diabetes for over forty years. She developed and instructs a series of diabetes and nutrition education classes at Salem Hospital designed specifically for individuals dealing with the daily challenges of controlling their blood glucose levels within a determined goal range.
To register for the Campbell Diabetes Lecture, please visit http://salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432). Pre-registrants will be entered in a drawing for a door prize. Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission Street SE and Capitol Street SE.
The Salem Hospital Foundation’s Campbell Diabetes Lecture is presented in memory of Charles Campbell, MD, who practiced medicine in Salem for 58 years. Among his many achievements, Dr. Campbell developed the hospital’s diabetes education center, and served as its medical director for 20 years.
Marion County and Salem Hospital to offer H1N1 information sessions on Nov. 3 and 20
October 23, 2009
Salem — The Marion County Health Department and Salem Hospital are partnering to hold two H1N1 flu information sessions in November. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Wedel Auditorium located in Building B on the Salem Hospital campus.
The sessions will serve as an opportunity for members of the community to learn more about steps that can be taken to prevent getting the virus, when it’s appropriate to come to the hospital and what to expect when you get there. Marion County Health Officer Karen Landers, MD, will talk about flu prevention and vaccinations and Salem Health representatives will discuss steps the hospital is taking to manage this flu season. Question and answer periods will be included so attendees have an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters.
Both information sessions are free and anyone is welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at salemhealth.org/chec or by calling the Community Health Education Center at 503-814-CHEC (2432). Parking is available in the visitor parking garage on the corner of Mission and Capitol St.
The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
West Valley Hospital hosts Family Health Fair and Forum on Thursday, Nov. 5
October 21, 2009
West Valley Hospital’s third annual Family Health Fair and Forum will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington St., in Dallas. The free event will include fun activities, refreshments, giveaways, presentations and health information for the entire family.
Presentations on “Weight control strategies that work,” by Charles P. Essex, MD, family practice, and “Preventing heart disease,” by Raghu Kamineni, MD, cardiologist, will be held in the conference room at 6 and 7 p.m., respectively.
“With the holidays just around the corner, we’re providing information and fun activities to help families stay healthy and fit going into the new year,” says Dr. Essex. “This will be fun and informative for adults and kids alike.”
Pick up healthy tips and recipes while browsing displays, talk to hospital staff, get a free blood pressure check and free cholesterol screening, and enjoy a close-up look at a City of Dallas ambulance showcased outside the hospital.
A Nintendo Wii and a free cooking class will be given away in special prize drawings at 8 p.m. Winners are not required to be present at the time of the drawing. To RSVP for the fair and forum, call 503-623-7323.
West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical-access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
Flu limits visitors to Salem Hospital's Family Birth Center
October 19, 2009
Salem — To protect its patients, Salem Hospital is limiting visitors to patients in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby and Neonatal Intensive Care.
Visitors to these patients must be 18 years of age or older and without flu symptoms of fever, sore throat and cough.
The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that people under age 24 are at a higher risk for acquiring the H1N1 influenza virus, and children under age 5 are at a higher risk for complications from the flu.
Salem Hospital staffers are advising families of these patients of the new guidelines, and signs will soon be posted in the entrances to the units.
Flu limits visitors to pediatric and newborn hospital patients
October 8, 2009
Salem — To protect its young patients, Salem Hospital is limiting visitors to its pediatric and neonatal intensive care units.
Visitors for pediatric patients must be an immediate family member of the patient, 12 years of age or older and free of flu symptoms. Visitors to the newborn patients in neonatal intensive care must be over 18 years of age and free of flu symptoms. Parents and grandparents of the infant who are free of flu symptoms are welcome at any time.
The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that people under age 24 are at a higher risk for acquiring the H1N1 influenza virus, and children under age 5 are at a higher risk for complications from the flu.
Salem Hospital staffers are advising families of these patients of the new guidelines, and signs will soon be posted in the entrances to both units.
Brain Agility Program offered at Salem Hospital
October 8, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering a seven week Brain Agility Program beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and running through Dec. 1. The class will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak Street SE.
This program is designed to help you keep a healthy and youthful brain. The Brain Agility program combines weekly presentations on brain health with a unique program of mental exercises designed by a psychologist to enhance your brain's ability to remember, stay focused, be aware, and be alert. Enjoy daily mental exercises covering a number of cognitive functions with increasing levels of difficulty to continue challenging your brain as it improves.
The cost for the Brain Agility program is $35 and it is open to anyone in the community. Space is limited, however, and pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot, please visit salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
Community Health Education Center to hold grand opening
October 7, 2009
Salem — The new Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital will hold a grand opening celebration event on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Nationally acclaimed health expert, Elizabeth Somer, a registered dietitian, will speak about healthy eating for a happier life and will have books available for purchase. Elizabeth will also join Salem Hospital's executive chef Sean Roe for a healthy cooking demonstration. Samples of the light desert recipe will be offered as well as tours of the new state-of-the-art facility.
The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. To attend please visit salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432) to pre-register.
The CHEC has been made possible thanks to the more than $4 million donated to the Salem Hospital Foundation by numerous community members, physicians and hospital employees. The state-of-the-art facility is staffed with trained professionals including health educators, nurses and a librarian all available to help connect community members and healthcare staff with information needed to make informed decisions.
The Center is made up of five areas including the Pierce Resource Center—a community health library, the Gehlar Wellness Kitchen—a state-of-the art cooking classroom, the Gerlinger Support Group Room, the King Staff Library and the Green Education Classrooms. To learn more about services provided by the Community Health Education Center, please visit salemhealth.org/chec where you'll find a complete listing of classes, support groups and health screenings.
As of Oct. 5, the Community Health Education Center is open to the public. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new facility is located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, at 939 Oak Street SE. Free parking is available in the visitor parking garage on Capital Street SE.
NIA exercise program offered at Salem Hospital
October 7, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital is offering NIA (Neuromuscular Integrated Action) fitness classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, through Nov. 4. The classes are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D, Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak Street SE.
NIA is a self-guided, adaptable exercise program safe for any fitness level, from beginners to highly fit athletes. Delivering cardiovascular, whole-body conditioning, NIA addresses the whole person with a combination of nine classic movement forms.
Registration for this program, which started Monday, is now half-price at $25 (down from $50). The program is open to anyone in the community, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot, please visit salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
Class offered on powerful tools for caregivers
October 5, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital will be offering a series of classes titled “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” beginning Monday, Oct. 19 and running through Nov. 23. The class series will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak Street SE.
This is a six-week educational program for family and friends caring for older adults who have Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, stroke or similar long-term conditions. The class provides caregivers with the skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others. Class members receive “The Caregiver Helpbook,” which is a great resource to help caregivers seek and find solutions for their situation.
The Powerful Tools for Caregivers class is free and is open to anyone in the community. Space is limited, however, and pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot, please visit salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
Salem Hospital offers class series on living with chronic conditions
October 5, 2009
Salem — Whether you are living with heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, chronic lung disease or any other long-term condition, you may benefit from a new series of classes offered by the Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at Salem Hospital. Titled "Living Well with Chronic Conditions," the 6-week series of interactive classes is based on a program by Stanford University. You'll learn how to control symptoms, manage medications, work with your healthcare team, feel better through healthy eating, stay physically active and live well through lifestyle changes.
The "Living with Chronic Conditions" class series will begin at several different times throughout the year and will be held in the Gerlinger Support Group Room at the CHEC, located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak Street SE. The cost for the series is $40. People are encouraged to sign up for one of the following upcoming class series:
Session 2:
Thursdays
Oct. 15–Nov. 19
1–3:30 p.m.
Session 3:
Mondays
Jan. 11–Feb. 15, 2010
1–3:30 p.m.
Session 4:
Thursdays
Feb. 18–Mar. 25, 2010
1–3:30 p.m.
To register please visit salemhealth.org/chec or call (503) 814-2432. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Gluten-free cooking class to be held at Salem Hospital
October 5, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center located on the Salem Hospital campus will be holding a gluten-free cooking class on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class will teach you how to prepare healthful and delicious gluten-free meals and will feature tasty, easy recipes featuring gluten-free whole grains and other naturally gluten-free ingredients.
The cooking class will be held in the new Gehlar Wellness Kitchen located in the Community Health Education Center on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak Street SE. Cost for the class is $20 and it is open to anyone in the community. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot, please visit salemhealth.org/chec or call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
Stroke prevention and rehabilitation highlighted at Inpatient Rehabilitation Open House and Forum
September 29, 2009
Having a stroke can change your life. Learn how to prevent a stroke, as well as how to rehabilitate from one, at the Inpatient Rehabilitation Open House and Forum on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Salem Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center.
Physiatrist Raymond Brumbaugh, MD, Salem Rehabilitation Associates, will speak on “Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation” at 6:30 p.m.
At 7 p.m., tours will begin, as well as blood pressure checks and cholesterol screenings. At 8 p.m., there will be a prize drawing for a Nintendo Wii. Winners must be present to take home the prize!
The forum is free and everyone is welcome. Please RSVP at 503-814-CHEC (2432). The Regional Rehabilitation Center is located at 2561 Center St. NE, Salem, OR 97301.
The Salem Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center provides acute, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and is part of Salem Health. Salem Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system that includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations.
New cooking classes offered at Salem Hospital
September 18, 2009
Salem — On Tuesday, community members can learn from Salem Hospital’s executive chef how to make a restaurant-style menu using local produce and staying on budget in a preview of the new Community Health Education Center on the Salem Hospital Campus.
"Community Flavor: In Season," will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., at a cost of $20. Chef Sean Roe will demonstrate restaurant menu items for a family of four—at the cost of a meal for one at a fine-dining restaurant. Tasting menu includes artichoke chicken, grilled chicken fettuccine, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and mixed fruit cobbler.
The class is part of a series of cooking classes that will be offered in the CHEC’s new Gehlar Wellness Kitchen. This classroom-kitchen allows attendees to experience healthy cooking firsthand with demonstrations from both hospital dietitians and chefs from around the community. Upcoming classes include "An Evening in Italy," "Gluten-Free Cooking" and "Fresh from the Oregon Coast."
“The majority of health issues we face today revolve around diet and our relationship with food,” says Roe, who will teach some of the CHEC’s first cooking classes. “Part of Salem Hospital’s role is educating people about the impact of food on personal health, emphasizing variety and moderation to help them start eating thoughtfully.”
The class is open to the community but space is limited and pre-registration is required. To reserve a spot, call 503-814-CHEC (2432) or register online at salemhealth.org/chec.
The new Community Health Education Center is located on the first floor of Building D on the Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak Street SE.
The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, Salem Hospital spokeswoman, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
Life jacket loaner station to be dedicated in memory of drowned brothers
September 3, 2009
Independence — Citizens of Monmouth and Independence will join together tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Riverview Park in Independence to dedicate a life jacket loaner station in memory of brothers who drowned at the site on the Willamette River last winter.
Tragically, preventable drowning accidents occur every summer in the mid-Willamette Valley. Most recently, a 14-year-old boy drowned on the Willamette River in Keizer, about a mile downstream near Wallace Marine Park, the location of another life jacket loaner station.
Alvin Troub, 20, and Michael Runyon, 8, both of Independence, died on Nov. 16, 2008. The life jacket loaner station was erected in their memory by Safe Kids Willamette Valley and Salem Hospital Foundation to prevent future deaths. The life jacket station was built as an Eagle Scout project by Walter Moser of Independence and Boy Scout Troop 38. The brothers will be remembered with a plaque on a granite marker donated by citizens and businesses in Monmouth and Independence.
“People really underestimate the power of the water and how disabling the coldness of the water can be,” says Kelly Owen, trauma nurse and injury prevention specialist at Salem Hospital, and coordinator of Safe Kids Willamette Valley. “Almost all drowning can be prevented by using a life jacket.”
Owen says the life jackets are available at the station for anyone to borrow for day use, and asks that community members return them at the end of the day so others can use them.
Funds for the life jacket loaner station came from a grant by the Oregon State Marine Board, through Salem Hospital Foundation. Contributors to the installation of the granite marker and memorial plaque included First Baptist Church, Marr Brothers Bark Dust, Pacific Stonescape, Petals and Vines, and private citizens of Monmouth and Independence.
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, Salem Hospital spokeswoman, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
Weight Watchers meeting to be held at Salem Hospital
September 3, 2009
Salem — The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) located on the Salem Hospital campus will be holding a new Weight Watchers community meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Registration and weigh-in begin at 6 p.m.
Participants joining now can get a free month of unlimited meetings and online tools when signing up for Monthly Pass which is everything needed to learn to beat Hungry, lose weight and keep it off. Attendees can purchase their Monthly Pass at the Salem Hospital meeting and receive one month free. Registration is free on all membership options for a limited time.
The new Community Health Education Center is located on the first floor of Building D of Salem Hospital campus, 939 Oak Street SE.
The Community Health Education Center and Salem Hospital are each a part of Salem Health, which includes West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
Some restrictions apply to both the monthly pass and the registration offers. See www.weightwatchers.com for details.
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, Salem Hospital spokeswoman, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
Salem Hospital offers weight-loss surgery information sessions
August 31, 2009
Salem — Salem Hospital is offering a free information session on its bariatric surgery program on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The session is geared toward giving participants information needed to evaluate whether weight-loss surgery is the right option for them. Pre-registration is required to attend the session and anyone interested can call 503-561-5286 to reserve space.
The Salem Hospital Bariatric Surgery program offers a unique and personalized approach to help patients lose weight and make the lifestyle changes necessary to improve overall health.
Established in 2004, the program offers open, laparoscopic gastric bypass, and LAP-BAND surgery. Additional information sessions are scheduled through the end of the year as follows:
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6–8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6–8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6–8 p.m.
For more information call 503-561-5286 or visit salemhospital.org/bariatric.
Salem Health includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, Salem Hospital spokeswoman, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
Scholarships announced for 91 students in medically related fields
August 26, 2009
Salem — (Note to editors: Recipients are from Amity, Aumsville, Aurora, Brooks, Dallas, Damascus, Dundee, Gates, Gervais, Independence, Keizer, McMinnville, Mt. Angel, Newberg, Salem, Scio, Sheridan, Silverton, Stayton, Sublimity, Turner and Woodburn.)
The Salem Hospital Foundation announces that 91 students in medical or medically related fields will be receiving scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year. A total of $145,900 in scholarships was awarded to students pursuing degrees in nursing, pharmacy, imaging, and a variety of other medically related programs.
Several named scholarships were awarded in memory of various community members, including the Cass Bailey, M.D. physician scholarship; the Nita Jo Carter nursing scholarship; the Kathy deMarrais nursing scholarship; the Carl and Olive Emmons nursing scholarship; the Rollin Haag nursing scholarship; the Haap Jackson imaging scholarship; the Hattie Kremen nursing scholarship; the Elmera “Tiny” Richardson nursing scholarship; the Sewell Family scholarship and the Grayce & Glola Sigg nursing scholarship. Additional special scholarships that were awarded include the Spirit of Excellence scholarship and the Salem Self-Help Nursing Scholarship (through the Salem Foundation).
Awardees for the 2009-2010 school year are as follows:
Amity: Kala Talbott
Aumsville: Julie Douglas and Tiffanie Kuntz
Aurora: Jason Phillips
Brooks: Annette Thompson
Dallas: Karen Behnke, Melody Burke, Anna Dentel, Kendra Fresh, Joseph King and Megan Koivisto
Damascus: David Bright
Dundee: Andrea Tremaine
Gates: Laura Paquet
Gervais: Lisa Matlock
Independence: Katie Muncrief
Keizer: Juliya Dmitriyeva, Debbie Goodwin, Tonya Gunn, Kerrie Hayman, Nicole Mullins, Tina Schindler, Josie Silverman and Andrew Valov
McMinnville: Meghan Eckley and Kathleen Madison
Mt Angel: Amanda Beyer Newberg: Kristen Ravelli
Salem: Nicole Arana, Jannaeah Baty, Christopher Bell, Lisa Bennett, Sarah Bos, Brenda Burnett, Jenna Callaway, Dawn Capwell, Iuri Cernev, Maia Cerneva, Pamela Cortez, Belinda Dawson-Savard, Richard Dela Cruz, Jodonna Dollar, Daniel Fisher, Amber Frost, Dmitriy Gerasimenko, Sonia Glennie, Kathryn Grim, Karl Henich, Rebecca Hibner, Nathan Howell, Sarah Johnson, Nicole Kelchner, Nicole Klaus, Maureen McNabb, Melissa Miller, Flynne Miner, Nichole Nelson, Meghan Newstone, Danielle Noble, Melissa Potts, Susan Presnell, Erica Rabe, Paul Reynolds, Doreen Rodecap, Donna Rossmeisl, Mary Secor, Tara Sedor, Katie Thede, Eric Timmons, Kathy Tran, Nathan Trenholme, Lynn Van Winkle, Cynthia Wagner, Leanne Whygle, Peter Willis and Inyoung Yu
Scio: Casey Lulay
Sheridan: Jacob Bumstead
Silverton: Shannon Becerra, Tiffany Eder, Elizabeth Garrard, Kelsey Hupp, Jaclyn Kuenzi and Samantha Pelletier
Stayton: Rebecca Kelly, Rayanna Mitchell, Katie Peterman and Courtney Schmidig
Sublimity: Wendy Lindley Turner: Stephanie Casey
Woodburn: Carrie Lockwood
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, Salem Hospital spokeswoman, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
Free prostate cancer screenings on Saturday, Sept. 2
August 26, 2009
Salem — Prostate cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer if detected early. The American Cancer Society estimates that about one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.
To help with early detection, Salem Hospital is holding free prostate cancer screenings on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Building C, 875 Oak Street SE, on the hospital campus. The free screenings are targeted towards men ages 40 and over who may not otherwise be able to receive them. A blood test and an exam by a physician will be included.
Anyone interested in receiving a free screening must schedule an appointment in advance as space is limited. For more information and to see if you qualify, please call the Salem Cancer Institute at 503-562-4321. Free parking is available in the visitor parking garage on Capitol Street SE, between Mission Street SE and Oak Street SE.
The free prostate screenings are being sponsored by the Salem Cancer Institute and Salem Health Laboratories.
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, Salem Hospital spokeswoman, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
Salem Cancer Institute to hold Men's Health Fair and Forum
August 25, 2009
Salem — The most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among men, prostate cancer is increasingly becoming a health concern for more men. About one man out of every six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime and the American Cancer Society estimates that during 2009 about 192,280 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States alone.
To help combat this growing health issue and provide education, Salem Hospital is hosting a free Men’s Health Fair and Forum on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at the new Community Health Education Center on the ground floor of Salem Hospital’s Building D, 939 Oak Street SE. State-of-the-art technology will be highlighted such as the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System and the TomoTherapy treatment unit for targeted radiation therapy.
A presentation titled “Let’s Talk Prostate Health” will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m., and will feature Dr. David Elkins of Willamette Urology and Dr. Nancy Reyes-Molyneaux of Radiation Therapy Consultants. Prostate cancer risk factors, recommended screenings for early detection and the latest in prostate cancer research will be discussed.
In addition, 10-year old tri-athlete and local resident, Winter Vinecki will make a special appearance as part of her fight against prostate cancer in memory of her father, Michael Vinecki. Winter has created Team Winter as part of Athletes for a Cure in honor of her father who lost his fight with prostate cancer in March of this year. Her campaign has already raised over $100,000 in just a few short months.
Anyone interested in attending the free Health Fair and Forum can register by calling 503-814-CHEC (2432). Free parking is available in the visitor parking garage on Capitol Street SE, between Mission Street SE and Oak Street SE.
The Men’s Health Fair and Forum is sponsored by the Community Health Education Center and the Salem Cancer Institute and is made possible through a generous gift from the Salem Hospital Foundation.
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, Salem Hospital spokeswoman, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
West Valley Hospital now provides digital mammograms, X-rays; Patients benefit from state-of-the-art imaging close to home
August 21, 2009
West Valley Hospital has invested more than $250,000 to acquire new Holgic digital mammography and Fuji digital X-ray equipment to enhance their suite of digital imaging services. Physicians and patients will receive images superior to film and be able to have critical imaging services done in Dallas.
“Our digital mammography and X-ray capabilities are on par with Salem and other larger metro areas,” says Shawn Grady, West Valley Hospital imaging supervisor. “We have all current generation equipment so that people in the area have high quality, convenient options for their imaging needs.”
Patients will now get high resolution pictures and physicians will be able to view these pictures on the computer rather than wait for films. The equipment will enable radiologists and physicians to view images from a variety of perspectives facilitating accuracy in measurements, assessments and diagnoses.
West Valley Hospital’s all-digital services include a CT scanner, an X-ray platform, a mammography system, a bone density scanner, and ultrasound machine.
“Our digital mammography equipment will also complement biopsy procedures,” says Grady. “Radiologists view images while the computer helps find additional suspicious tissue areas. It helps increase our sensitivity to potential problem spots.”
West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Ore., is a critical access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
For more information, contact Jeanne Silsby, 503-561-2761 or jeanne.silsby@salemhospital.org.
West Valley Hospital adds imaging supervisor; Shawn Grady brings old-fashioned work ethic to state-of-the-art facility
August 21, 2009
West Valley Hospital announces the addition of Monmouth resident Shawn Grady as imaging supervisor. Grady will oversee all imaging services, including the hospital’s newly enhanced suite of advanced all-digital imaging.
“Shawn Grady brings enthusiasm, dedication and a good old-fashioned work ethic combined with top-notch experience and skills in MRI, CT and X-ray,” says Lynn Clayton, interim vice president and administrator of West Valley Hospital. “He is a great addition to our local team serving Polk County residents and will be instrumental in managing the growth in our services.”
Grady most recently was MRI/CT supervisor at Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, Calif. where he oversaw all aspects of the departments, including accreditation from the American College of Radiology for quality assurance, and implementation of new protocols leading to growth in services. Prior to Northern Inyo Hospital, he trained at Bonner General in Sandpoint, Idaho and Spokane VA Medical Center. Grady holds an Associates Degree in Applied Science from Apollo College in Spokane, Wash.
“I’m excited to join West Valley Hospital,” says Grady. “With our recent digital equipment enhancements we are comparable to the nation’s top hospitals for diagnostic imaging. I look forward to helping support the good health and well-being of this community.”
West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Ore., is a critical access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
For more information, contact Jeanne Silsby, 503-561-2761 or jeanne.silsby@salemhospital.org.
West Valley Hospital Foundation Receives Transportation Grant Funding
August 13, 2009
The Oregon Department of Transportation awarded the West Valley Hospital Foundation $4,822 through the Public Transit Division Discretionary Grant program. This funding will be used to support the Connections van transportation program at West Valley Hospital which has been in operation in Polk County since 2001.
The Connections van service provides free curb-to-curb transportation for patients of West Valley Hospital and West Valley Physicians and Surgeons Clinic in Dallas; and Monmouth Medical Center in Monmouth. More than 80 percent of the individuals who receive rides are senior citizens who live in various types of residential care settings. During the last year, this valuable service provided 1,540 rides to patients who might otherwise find it difficult to access needed healthcare.
If you would like to be a volunteer driver, or schedule a pick-up for your medical visit, please call West Valley Hospital at 503-623-8301.
The West Valley Hospital Foundation provides financial support of the van through donor contributions and grant funding. To donate to the program, call 503-831-3456.
The West Valley Hospital foundation is committed to raising, managing and distributing funds to help West Valley Hospital achieve its mission of improving the health and well-being of the people and community it serves.
West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
For more information on this news release, contact Jeanne Silsby at 503-561-2761 or jeanne.silsby@salemhospital.org.
Healthy Hearts Educational Support Group Begins Aug. 13
August 4, 2009
Salem Hospital will be hosting a new support group for cardiac patients, friends and family starting Thursday, Aug. 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Community Health Education Center, Building D, Classroom 1. The Healthy Hearts Educational Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of every month.
“The support group will enable people to better understand heart issues and give them an opportunity to speak with other people who have been through similar experiences,” says Mary Bedell, RN, one of the three Healthy Hearts Educational Support Group coordinators.
“Because of the urgency of heart issues, people don’t often have time to reflect or fully understand their experience until they are recovering at home,” says Anne Norris, RN, support group coordinator.
A nurse will be on hand for each meeting to answer questions. Speakers will also discuss topics related to the heart. On Aug. 13, Raghu Kamineni, MD, cardiologist and medical director of the catheterization lab at Salem Hospital, will speak on “Arteries and Interventions.” At the Sept. 10 support group, Joe Schnabel, pharmacist, will discuss “Managing Cardiac Medications.” Future topics include heart failure, sleep, weight management, vitamins and herbs, and more.
“This group, in combination with Salem Hospital’s new Community Health Education Center, offers people amazing resources to learn about their heart health,” says Amie Wittenberg, RN, support group coordinator.
The Healthy Hearts Educational Support Group is free. Parking is available in the hospital parking structure. For more information, please call 503-814-CHEC (2432).
For more information on this news release, contact Jeanne Silsby at 503-561-2761 or jeanne.silsby@salemhospital.org.
Back Health Forum Slated for Monday, August 10 in Lincoln City
July 29, 2009
Whether you have a healthy back and want to keep it that way, or you are grappling with back pain or spine issues, come to the “Back Talk” health forum on Monday, Aug, 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lincoln City Cultural Center conference room.
Neurosurgeon Maurice Collada, MD, medical director of the Salem Spine Center, will speak on “Back pain solutions: A new approach to spine care” at 10 a.m. He will address common back issues, treatment options and lifestyle impact.
At 11 a.m., physical therapists Julie Tucker and Brenda Schrage, from Salem Hospital Regional Rehabilitation Center, will speak on “Healthy Back: Keep your back safe while doing activities you love.” The presentation will include exercise demonstrations and handouts.
The “Back Talk” health forum will include time for questions and answers.
The forum is free and everyone is welcome. Please RSVP at 503-561-BACK (2225) or 1-866-944-2224 (toll-free). The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367.
The forum is hosted by the Salem Spine Center, a service that helps physician-referred patients quickly get the treatment they need. The Salem Spine Center is part of Salem Health. Salem Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system that includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations.
For more information on this news release, contact Jeanne Silsby at 503-561-2761 or jeanne.silsby@salemhospital.org.
Scholarships awarded by Salem Hospital Auxiliary
July 10, 2009
Salem — The Salem Hospital Auxiliary has awarded scholarships totaling $35,500 to 31 area students, who will be honored with a reception at Salem Hospital on the evening of July 16.
All recipients are enrolled in medically related fields of study for the 2009–2010 academic year. The Laura Prince Scholarship was awarded to Wendy Lindley of Sublimity; the Lynda Fitzsimons Scholarship was awarded to Emily Brown of Salem. Other scholarships were awarded to:
Aumsville: Julie Douglas.
Dallas: Krystle Miller and Drew Morrison.
Gervais: Lisa Matlock.
Keizer: Laura Kelder.
Monmouth: Scott Shane.
Salem: Brittany Anderson, Fatima Baar, Christopher Bell, Brian Blair, Maia Cerneva, Nicole Fischer, Daniel Fisher, Michelle Gander, Melissa Hale, Brenda Hux, Sarah Johnson, Julie Lundine, Gerri Pratt, Erica Rabe, Tara Sedor, Brenda Umulap, Lynn Van Winkle, Kathleen Voy, Chalea Waters and Inyoung Yu.
Scio: Casey Lulay.
Silverton: Shannon Becerra.
Stayton: Courtney Schmidig.
Salem Hospital Auxiliary is a charitable organization with 300 members who volunteer time to raise funds for scholarships and other projects at the hospital. The Auxiliary is pleased to assist students pursuing healthcare studies by awarding scholarships, thereby looking at future needs for healthcare in our community. ### For more information, contact Julie Howard, Salem Health spokeswoman, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
West Valley Hospital Nurses Honored
June 15, 2009
Salem Health recognized nurses from Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital for clinical excellence at an awards banquet at the Oregon Gardens in Silverton. The event concluded Nurses Week 2009.
West Valley Hospital winners included Robert Dow, RN, emergency department, in the “Community Service” category; and Joyce Wilder, RN, BSN, interim emergency department and medical/surgery manager, in the “Mentoring” category. Lyle Shane, RN, emergency department, was also honored.
“These awards highlight excellence in the nursing profession,” said Cheryl Nester Wolfe, RN, senior vice president operations and chief nursing officer at Salem Health. “Winners symbolize the quality care patients can expect within our hospital system.”
Dow’s nominator praised him for his extensive volunteer work as a nurse with many different non-profit organizations. “His compassion and love of nursing is known internationally from a lifetime of service,” said the nominator. “He has a gift that he freely shares with others.”
Wilder was recognized as being an example for others to follow. “I can say that I want to be a leader like her when I ‘grow up’ as a nurse,” said her nominator. “Her positive attitude, caring heart, diligent work ethic and excellent nursing skills make her a tremendous asset.”
Shane was acknowledged as being “part of the glue that holds the emergency department staff together.”
Salem Hospital winners included Heather Mohr, RN, and Jeanine Scott, RN, in the “Teaching Category;” Sharon Fetterley, RN in the “Mentoring” category; Becky Ramos, RN, in the “Community Service” category; Cheeri Barnhart, RN, and Steve Henion, RN, in the “Advancing the Profession” category; Jenny Hindhaugh, RN, and Bryan Sprague, RTR, in the “Management” category; and Sara Wargnier, RN, and Amy Cummings, RN, in the “Clinical Care” category.
West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
Salem Health VP honored as CFO of the Year finalist
May 21, 2009
Salem — May 21, 2009 — Portland Business Journal Friday honored Aaron Crane, Salem Health chief financial officer and senior vice president, operations, as finalist in the nonprofits category for its 2009 CFO of the Year Awards.
Crane was one of three finalists chosen from among 20 nominees in his category, and the only mid-Willamette Valley CFO honored by the Journal. This third annual event chose finalists and winners in five categories: publicly held companies, large private companies, medium private companies, and nonprofits and public agencies. The winner of the nonprofits category, Pamela Vukovich, is the CFO for Legacy Health System.
“Aaron’s really unique among CFOs,” says Norm Gruber, president and CEO of Salem Health. “He’s very sensitive in understanding that our business is about people and not products. He always weighs the patient side of the equation in every financial decision.”
Crane acted quickly to protect Salem Health when the auction-rate bond market crumbled in early 2008. By November, the organization had refinanced more than $200 million of debt and secured an A+ credit rating, according to the Journal.
“He’s very strategic and takes initiative—something you don’t always find in finance staff,” says Gruber. “When investors suddenly dropped the auction-rate bonds, Aaron regrouped and arranged financing in a very difficult market, in a matter of days. He’s highly respected among his peers.”
Crane is a creative leader who isn’t afraid of sharing his sense of humor and flair for the dramatic—from writing and reciting humorous poems to involving the executive team in a murder mystery at a retreat. And, he goes beyond the CFO role to shape the delivery of healthcare in the mid-Willamette Valley and beyond. With operations responsibilities including facilities, hospitality services, laboratory services, patient access and health information management, Crane takes the time to listen to and learn from front-line staff.
He has contributed to national healthcare policy by serving on Rep. Darlene Hooley’s healthcare advisory group, and helps to develop finance staff in Oregon hospitals through leadership in the Oregon Health & Financial Management Association.
A resident of West Salem, Crane has been married 20 years and has two children, ages 16 and 13; two dogs (Cavalier King Charles spaniels); two cats; and a horse. He is also an aspiring winemaker, having planted a small vineyard with the hope of a first vintage in the next few years.
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Salem Cancer Institute offers free class on naturopathic medicine and cancer care
May 14, 2009
Salem – May 14 - Salem Cancer Institute is offering a free class on Monday, May 18, 6:30–7:30 p.m., entitled Naturopathic Oncology in Complementary Cancer Care. The class will be held in the Salem Hospital Winter Street building, 665 Winter Street SE, in the Wedel Conference Center Auditorium.
Local physician Evelin Dacker, MD, is partnering with Eugene naturopathic physician, Tina Kaczor, ND, to help the community understand when natural therapies such as nutrition, acupuncture and yoga may be appropriate to complement conventional cancer treatments. Dr. Kaczor specializes in naturopathic oncology and is the current president of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
“The addition of appropriate complementary modalities to traditional cancer care gives oncologists and patients a whole new set of tools in the management of cancer and treatment-related side effects,” says Nancy Boutin, MD, Salem Cancer Institute Medical Director and class moderator.
For more information and to register for the class, please call 503-562-4321. Refreshments will be provided.
Save lives with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) knowledge
May 12, 2009
Business owners and risk managers are invited to learn more about automated external defibrillators at the AED Fair & Forum on Tuesday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at Salem Hospital, Building D, second floor conference room. The event is free and open to the public.
“A victim of cardiac arrest is not breathing and has no pulse, posing the threat of brain death within 4 to 6 minutes. An AED is a tool that when used along with CPR can save lives,” said Michael Heffner, Salem Fire Department EMS coordinator. “Whether you are a business, school, church or other entity, if you don’t have an AED, you should come to this event to learn more about them.”
The AED Fair & Forum will feature educational displays, AED vendors, CPR/AED demonstrations and refreshments. AED owners and non-owners are invited to attend to learn about the latest in AEDs. The event is hosted by the Salem Area Public Access Defibrillator Coalition and coincides with National CPR/AED Awareness Week.
Attendees who pre-register for the AED Fair & Forum will be eligible to win a free CPR/AED class for 12 sponsored by the American Red Cross Willamette Chapter. To pre-register, call Nicole Garrett at 503-561-7677. Parking for the event is available in the hospital parking structure.
AEDs are lifesaving electronic devices that deliver an electrical shock to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. AEDs are small, lightweight and have adhesive electrode pads that rescuers attach to the person's chest which deliver a shock to allow the heart to restart itself. Non-medical personnel can use AEDs safely and effectively with minimal training.
The Oregon State Senate recently passed legislation to require AEDs in buildings of a certain size.
“Employers should really take a look at AEDs and get ahead of the curve,” said Heffner. “Not only is it a valuable community service, it helps employees who might have a cardiac arrest get help faster.”
Entities that have AEDs can be recognized by signs or window stickers with a red heart and a lightning symbol going through it. AEDs can be found in Lancaster Mall, Salem Center mall, the Marion County Courthouse and more.
Salem Area Public Access Defibrillator Coalition The Salem Area Public Access Defibrillator Coalition consists of the American Red Cross Willamette Chapter, the Salem Fire Department, Salem Health and Rural/Metro Ambulance. The coalition is focused on tracking, building and sustaining a local AED network. To-date, approximately 90 AEDs have been identified through voluntary registration in Salem. The coalition’s goal this year is to raise awareness, increase registrations, and double the number of AEDs in the community. The coalition also accepts donations to support its AED grant program.
Flu advice closed at noon today; information available online
May 11, 2009
SALEM — As the number of community calls has decreased, Salem Hospital has closed its Flu Advice Line today at noon.
Information on flu symptoms, prevention and emergency preparedness is still available online at salemhospital.org/flu.
The advice line was the first service to be offered under Salem Health’s Community Health Education Center, in advance of the center’s opening this fall on the Salem Hospital campus.
“Providing accurate information on flu prevention and treatment is exactly the kind of service the Community Health Education Center is intended to provide,” says Cheryl Nester Wolfe, RN, chief nursing officer for Salem Health. “So many people in the community donated funds for this facility, and we’re grateful to our donors that it was available to meet this urgent community need.”
For more information on the Community Health Education Center and the services it will provide, go to salemhealth.org/chec.
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, spokesperson for Salem Health, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
New flu advice line now open
May 5, 2009
Note: The Flu Advice Line announced in this story has been discontinued. See the May 11 news release for details.
SALEM — Do you have questions about H1N1 (swine) flu?
In response to community need for flu information and advice, Salem Health today launched a Flu Advice Line staffed by nurses and health educators that can answer callers’ questions in any language. The advice line can be particularly helpful for people considering an ER or Urgent Care visit because they think they have flu symptoms and don’t have a doctor.
The phone number for the multilingual advice line is 503-814-CHEC (2432). The Flu Advice Line is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. The advice line is the first service to be offered under Salem Health’s Community Health Education Center, in advance of the center’s grand opening this fall at Salem Hospital.
“Providing accurate information on flu prevention and treatment is exactly the kind of service the Community Health Education Center is intended to provide,” said Cheryl Nester Wolfe, RN, chief nursing officer for Salem Health. “So many people in the community donated funds for this facility, and we’re grateful to our donors that it’s available to meet this urgent community need.”
In addition to the advice line, information on flu prevention and emergency preparedness is available online at salemhospital.org/flu.
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For more information on this news release, contact Julie Howard, spokesperson for Salem Health, at 503-561-5664 or julie.howard@salemhospital.org.
Salem Cancer Institute and the Dermatology Clinic, PC, offer free skin cancer screening
May 5, 2009
SALEM — May 5, 2009 — Salem Cancer Institute and the Dermatology Clinic, PC, are working in partnership to offer a free skin cancer screening on Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. If you are without insurance or unable to afford important health screenings, you may qualify for this free skin screening. Appointments will be held at the Salem Hospital Center for Outpatient Medicine and must be scheduled in advance. Space is limited. Please call 503-562-4321 for more information.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends regular skin self-exams and a complete skin examination annually by a physician. “Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all types of cancers. It is estimated that more than one million Americans develop skin cancer every year. It’s important for all adults with a long history of sun exposure or family history of skin cancer to have an annual screening,” says Michael Goodenberger, MD, of the Dermatology Clinic in Salem.
According to the most recent data (2003-2007) from the Oregon State Cancer Registry, the annual average of Melanoma and Skin cancers diagnosed in Oregon is 1,917. Additional people are diagnosed with basal- and squamous-cell cancers every year. When found early, these cancers may be completely cured with treatment.
Comprehensive Pain Center Opens March 16th; Salem Health Welcomes Ahmed Ebeid, M.D., as medical director
March 3, 2009
People with complex pain issues will have a new resource March 16 when Salem Health opens the Comprehensive Pain Center in downtown Salem. Located at 280 Liberty St. SE, Suite 320, the center will provide the most complete pain management program in the region. Medical Director Ahmed Ebeid, M.D., will oversee the Comprehensive Pain Center which will begin accepting new patients with physician referrals on March 16.
The Comprehensive Pain Center provides patients individualized treatment plans for their pain, including medications, interventional pain management and rehabilitation. With a referral from a physician, patients can be evaluated by Dr. Ebeid, a full-time pain management physician, and as needed, a physiatrist (rehab specialist), a physical therapist, a psychologist and a spine specialist from Salem Health or affiliated community providers.
“Pain issues can be complex,” says Dr. Ebeid. “By comprehensively diagnosing patients from a variety of different medical angles, we can minimize their pain, improve their functionality and increase their quality of life faster.”
The Comprehensive Pain Center also offers specialized treatments on an outpatient basis including implantable solutions for severe pain, nerve ablation to destroy nerves that create pain sensations, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty to treat spine compression fractures and a diskectomy to reduce the disk size and relieve nerve pressure.
Pain management is a rapidly growing medical specialty that takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating all kinds of pain. The most common types of pain treated include automobile accident injuries, backaches, cancer, headaches, neckaches, phantom limb pain, post-surgical pain, shingles, spine disorders, trigeminal neuralgia and work-related injuries.
Dr. Ebeid is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management. Previously medical director for the New England Pain Institute, Dr. Ebeid has extensive experience in the highly specialized pain management field. He completed a pain management fellowship at Stanford University.
For more information, please call 503-562-6002.
The Comprehensive Pain Center is part of Salem Health. Salem Health includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
West Valley Hospital Hosts "Go Red for Women" Heart Event
February 18, 2009
West Valley Hospital is hosting the “Go Red for Women” heart event on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the West Valley Hospital conference room, 525 SE Washington St., in Dallas. Learn about heart disease by browsing displays, getting your blood pressure checked and receiving a free cholesterol screening (fasting recommended). Nutritious snacks will be provided. The event is free and all ages are welcome.
Go Red for Women is a national event supported by the American Heart Association focused on raising awareness in women about cardiovascular disease. Heart disease in women may have different symptoms than in men. It is the number one killer of women in America.
West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
Salem Hospital Heart Fair & Forum Slated for Feb. 25; Humorous Nutritionist and National Speaker David Meinz Keynotes Event
February 16, 2009
Salem Hospital is hosting the Heart Fair & Forum on Feb. 25, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., at the Salem Conference Center. Keynote speaker David Meinz, MS, RD, will speak on being “Young at Heart” with tips on how to get more energy and maximize your health in today’s hectic lifestyle.The event is free and all ages are welcome.
From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., attendees can experience a cooking demo from Executive Chef Tory Knaus of the Salem Conference Center, red wine tasting with wines from Willamette Valley Vineyards, hors d’oeuvres and more than 20 exhibits highlighting the latest in cardiovascular health.
At 5:30 p.m., local cardiologist Kyong Turk, M.D., will speak on “The Facts and Myths about Herbs and Alternative Medicines for Heart Care.” At 6 p.m., local cardiovascular surgeon William Shely, M.D., will speak on “Heart Surgery: Past, Present and Future.” David Meinz will deliver a content-rich, fun and funny program on strategies for a heart-healthy life from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meinz is author of the book “Survival of The Fittest.” He has a master’s degree in human nutrition from the University of Missouri, is a registered dietitian and is a fellow in the American Dietetic Association.
“Anyone who has an interest in any aspect of heart health or heart medical care, no matter their age, will find a wealth of resources at this event,” says Lori James-Nielsen, director of Cardiovascular Services for Salem Hospital. “It is our biggest community event promoting heart health for better living.”
Children from Sumpter Elementary School’s fifth-grade class created art for the Heart Fair. As part of their education on never being too young to take care of your heart, they produced colorful displays of heart-related expressions.
The hospital will also be celebrating 20 years of open-heart surgery (1989-2009) at the event.
Pre-registration for the Heart Fair & Forum is encouraged, but not required. To pre-register and be entered into a drawing for a free copy of Survival of the Fittest and a 60-minute massage, call Salem Hospital’s Health Education department at 503-561-5138. The winner will be announced before the David Meinz presentation. Parking for the event is available at the Salem Conference Center.
Salem Health includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Salem Hospital is ranked number one in Oregon for overall cardiac services in 2009 by HealthGrades.®
Monmouth Medical Center Open House on Feb. 10
February 10, 2009
West Valley Hospital will be hosting an Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Monmouth Medical Center, 512 Main Street, Suite 300, in Monmouth.
Tour the Monmouth Medical Center and meet Charles P. Essex, MD, and our staff. Also, learn about our Rehabilitation Services program in Monmouth.
Dr. Essex has a new family practice and is accepting new patients. As part of his family practice, Dr. Essex offers comprehensive health care for all ages from preventative care to the treatment of illness. His services include minor surgical processes such as vasectomies and skin procedures, injury care, cardiopulmonary testing, cancer screening, sutures, wart removal and more.
West Valley Hospital Rehabilitation Services has been providing therapy in Polk County for more than 20 years. Comprehensive therapy options include physical therapy, aquatic therapy, occupational therapy, sports medicine/athletic training and speech therapy.
West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
Breastfeeding Support Available for Polk County
January 2, 2009
A new Breastfeeding Support Group called “Mom and Me” starts Thursday, January 8, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the West Valley Hospital Conference Room at 525 SE Washington St. in Dallas. There is no registration or charge for attendance. The support group, for moms and babies, will meet every Thursday (except holidays).
Mom and Me is designed to help breastfeeding moms during the first six weeks, but moms with older babies that would like additional support are also welcome. Moms are encouraged to leave other children with family or friends and focus on the baby’s feeding.
“Breastfeeding is a learned skill,” says Jackie Alloway, RN, internationally board certified lactation consultant. “We help mothers to recognize feeding cues, and be comfortable with positioning and latching the baby,” says Alloway.
A nurse who is a lactation specialist will be available to provide assistance about breastfeeding. The weekly sessions include checking infant weight, assisting with problems, answering questions and providing education. Information is also provided to help mothers prepare for continuing to breastfeed after returning to work.
“It is an opportunity to talk with other moms about the joys and challenges of breastfeeding your baby,” says Alloway.
All breastfeeding mothers are welcome no matter where your baby was born. For more information, please contact 503-562-5338.
West Valley Hospital, located in Dallas, Oregon, is a critical access hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, as well as inpatient and outpatient services to people in the Polk County area. A part of Salem Health, West Valley Hospital and its affiliates, Monmouth Medical Center and West Valley Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, partner with Salem Hospital for additional healthcare services.
