Salem Health

03/01/2026

We know you have questions, and we're listening! Come join our next town hall Tuesday, March 3, at Salem Public Library in Loucks Auditorium.

We'll be sharing about our potential partnership with Santiam Hospital & Clinics and how it can help local health care in our communities thrive. But we can't do this without you.

Share your questions and thoughts for Cheryl Nester Wolfe, MSN, RN, President and CEO of Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics, and Maggie Hudson, MBA, President and CEO of Santiam Hospital and Clinics here: https://bit.ly/4qYqHoj

This event is free and open to all. We can't wait to see you there! In the meantime, you can learn more here: https://salemhealth.org/santiam-partnership

03/01/2026

Don’t let the beat drop!

Chest pain is a medical emergency and every second counts when it comes to saving your life. Got symptoms? Call 911 immediately. Do not wait! Treatment begins the minute paramedics arrive.

When you call 911, you gain immediate access to life-saving interventions, including rapid response, pre-hospital EKGs, and timely activation of the Cath Lab when necessary.

Join us in spreading awareness this Heart Month!

🫀 Familiarize yourself with common heart attack warning signs in men and women.

🫀Encourage your family and friends to spread the message. Early action can save lives!

Together, we can make a difference by ensuring that our community knows how to respond. Thank you for being an advocate for health and safety!

02/27/2026

We are so grateful for the turnout, the thoughtful questions and the respectful conversations. This was authentic community engagement at its best. Thanks to your participation, we were able to have conversations about:

🤝 How our partnership began
🧭 Navigating health care's current financial landscape
🏥 The future of our leadership structure and charitable foundations
⚕️ Insurance negotiations and coverage
⭐ What's next for our partnership and more!

We hope you left feeling informed and empowered about what this partnership could mean for our community.

Couldn’t make it? Still have questions? More Community Town Hall events are coming soon, including a virtual event we’re planning for April. Stay tuned to our social channels or visit salemhealth.org/santiam-partnership for dates and details.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and seeing you at the next town hall!

Accessibility matters to us: ASL interpretation will be available at all of our town halls. Intérprete de español estará disponible en cada reunión comunitaria.

02/27/2026

Did you know heart attack rates go up in the winter? One study shows a 15% increase during the winter holidays.

Cassie Jacobsen, FNP, is a nurse practitioner with Salem Health Cardiology. Jacobsen said this is due to both biological and social reasons.

🔗 Click the link below to read more on the subject in the latest blog post.

If you're having chest tightness, pressure, pain that is coming on with exertion, it's time to get your heart checked out.

02/25/2026

Yesterday at the Gates Fire Hall, Cheryl Nester Wolfe, RN, MSN, President & CEO of Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics and Maggie Hudson, MBA, President & CEO of Santiam Hospital & Clinics, met with the Santiam Canyon Service Integration Team to talk more about our proposed partnership.

Meeting with local leaders and community partners as we plan for the future of health care in our region is a priority for both CEOs. SIT members shared thoughtful feedback and questions about primary and urgent care access.

It’s such a joy to connect, listen and work alongside our neighbors as we strengthen access to care across the mid-Willamette Valley while keeping care close to home.

Have questions of your own about the partnership? Upcoming public town hall meetings:
🩺 Feb. 26 | 6 p.m. | Santiam Hospital Auditorium | Stayton
📖 March 3 | 4:30 p.m. | Salem Public Library | Salem
🗻 March 17 | 6 p.m. | Snow Peak Brewing | Stayton
🍕 March 18 | 6 p.m. | Giovanni's Mountain Pizza | Mill City

Dive into our partnership with Santiam Hospital & Clinics: salemhealth.org/santiam-partnership

02/25/2026

The Community Health Education Center is hosting a pain management class that can help people learn skills to address pain in a way that can reduce or help to eliminate opioid use.

Click the link below to learn more about how you can take control of chronic pain.

Most chronic pain can't be cured, but if you understand how and why your body is hurting, you can feel more in-control.

02/25/2026

It’s normal for motivation to dip after the first months of the year. Some New Year’s exercise plans don’t survive the first few weeks.

At Salem Health Cancer Center, we’d rather see you make progress than give up. Staying active over time, at your own pace, can help protect your health and lower cancer risk.

You can always restart.

📲 Learn more at salemhealth.org/cancer.

02/24/2026

Cardiac sonographers, our team is growing — join us!

If you're looking for a role where you have a flexible for work/life balance, want to make an impact in patient care and have room to grow, we would love to meet you.

🤝 Connect with our recruiters today: https://bit.ly/3ZwLaoU

02/24/2026

We know you have questions, and we're listening! Come join our town hall Thursday, Feb. 26, at Santiam Hospital in the Freres Auditorium.

We'll be sharing about our potential partnership with Santiam Hospital & Clinics and how it can help local health care in our communities thrive. But we can't do this without you.

Share your questions and thoughts for Cheryl Nester Wolfe, MSN, RN, President and CEO of Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics, and Maggie Hudson, MBA, President and CEO of Santiam Hospital and Clinics here: https://bit.ly/4bPTqaY

This event is free and open to all. We can't wait to see you there! In the meantime, learn more here: salemhealth.org/santiam-partnership

02/24/2026

Show your health some love this month — schedule your visit at one of our clinics today! 💜

🔗 http://salemhealth.org/primary-care