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Building for the future. Modern hospital facilities help
attract the most skilled employees and physicians,
and create environments that can evolve with changing
technology and patient needs. That’s
why we’re pleased to announce our newest facilities project.
The plans include building a new patient tower focused on ER and critical
care, bringing women’s and children’s services into
the Family Birth Center, and making other improvements
to the Winter Street campus.
 Choosing a site for the new building was challenging.
Physicians and hospital staff helped evaluate nine
facility options, focusing on affordable, quality
care. Local businesses and neighborhood associations
also offered valuable input before the hospital’s
Board of Trustees made the final selection.
The new
patient tower will be built just east of the existing
hospital, where the visitor parking structure currently
stands. The Board determined that this was the most cost-effective
plan, even though the parking structure will have to be demolished.
Construction should begin in 2006 and last about
two years. Free shuttle and valet-parking services
will be offered during construction.
Please visit the “About
Us” section of www.salemhospital.org to learn more about the plan. You can also sign up
for periodic e-mail updates by calling 503-561-5269 or sending an
e-mail to cr@salemhospital.org.
New mammography unit coming to WVH. The West Valley Hospital Foundation
received a $90,000 grant for breast-cancer services,
including a new mammography unit, breast-cancer prevention
materials specific to West Valley’s program,
and financial assistance for women who cannot afford the cost of a mammogram.
The grant was awarded in honor of Tom and Gigi Starbuck in recognition of their
long service to the Dallas hospital and the entire community.
 Leadership in
psychiatry. The American Psychiatric Nurses Association,
the largest national organization for psychiatric nurses,
recognized Sue Griffin, RN, BSN, with its 2004 Award for Excellence
in Leadership. Sue won the award for her work in implementing a program
that dramatically reduced the use of seclusion and restraint in patient
care. The program is receiving great interest from psychiatric hospitals
around the country.
The Gold Seal of Approval™ was awarded to Salem Hospital and
Salem Hospital Home Care by the Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations for demonstrating compliance with national
standards for healthcare quality and safety. Approximately 9,000 hospitals
and home care organizations are evaluated each year.
 Cancer services. A breast-cancer diagnosis is scary. Add to it the countless
doctor visits and treatment decisions, and it can quickly
become overwhelming. To help women through this challenging time,
we recently added Breast Cancer Care Manager Ginny Crockett-Maillet,
RN, WNP, to our treatment team. Ginny is a resource and advocate for
women receiving treatment at the Salem Hospital Regional Cancer Center.
Her position is funded through a grant from the Oregon and Southwest
Washington affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Best in cancer care. The Salem Hospital Regional Cancer Center was
recently recognized by the Commission on Cancer of the American College
of Surgeons as offering the very best in cancer care. Only one in
four hospitals that treat people with cancer is granted this special
approval, which recognizes high quality, comprehensive, multidisciplinary
patient care. We’re proud to offer the very best in today’s
cancer treatment close to home.
Trauma care continues in Salem. Salem
Hospital’s Level III trauma center
designation was renewed by the state trauma survey team. Level III trauma
centers provide initial evaluation and stabilization, including surgical
intervention of severely injured children and adults. Level III trauma
centers also provide community education, outreach, and injury prevention
programs. 
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