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Press Releases Archives - 2004 Classes Cancelled Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions Classes Cancelled Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions Emergency Room Entrance Changes January 5 Emergency Room Entrance Changes February 16 New Help For Overweight Children And Their Parents College Healthcare Scholarship Program Open For Application Child Abduction Prevention Procedures Tested Salem Hospital Chosen as Lab of the Year Important Health Information Just For Men Learn How Exercise Can Help Manage Diabetes Diabetes Awareness Course and Testing
Offered in Spanish Area Students Receive Scholarships Learn how to Lower Prescription-Drug Costs Understanding and Coping with the Impact of Trauma
in Childhood Free Workshop to Learn About Childhood Weight
Loss Salem Hospital receives Gold Seal of Approval™ Salem Dallas Class to Help People Prevent Falls Salem Hospital builds to meet growing community
needs Delicious Diabetes Holiday-food Cooking Class Salem Hospital Cancels Flu Shot Clinic Help on Getting Through the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One Salem Hospital Pediatric Patients Get a Movie Experience Salem Hospital Board of Trustees Appoints Two New Members Supporting People Through Their Grief
Supporting People Through Their Grief People who are experiencing grief are invited to a six-week support group offered by Salem Hospital’s Pastoral Care Department. The support groups will be held on Tuesdays, Jan. 4 through Feb. 8. Participants can choose to attend morning or evening sessions, 10 a.m.–noon or 6:30–8:30 p.m. For more information and registration contact the Pastoral Care Department at 503-561-5562. “To grieve is to be human,” says David Watson of the hospital’s Pastoral Care Department. “Healthy bereavement is a process that requires good support, which these groups will help provide.” The support groups are free and open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. About Salem Hospital's Pastoral Care Department. Staff provides a non-denominational ministry of spiritual care, encouragement, hope, healing and communication among patients, families and staff. Chaplains can provide emotional and spiritual support; counseling on health care decisions; grief and loss and death and dying issues and assisting with advance directive documents. In addition to support to patients, families and staff, the office supports a number of grief and bereavement seminars and support groups throughout the year. Salem Hospital Board of Trustees Appoints Two New Members Mike McLaran and Elizabeth Harchenko have joined the hospital’s Board of Trustees as its newest members. Retiring from the Board is Ruth Johnson, RN. Mike McLaran has served as an Executive Director of Chambers of Commerce in Oregon for almost fourteen years. For eight years he has headed the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Prior to Salem, Mike served as the Executive Director of the Albany, Oregon Chamber of Commerce. He has served as President of the Oregon Chamber Executives (OCE) and helped lead efforts to establish the importance of Chambers engaging in the political arena to advocate for business. A graduate of the University of Oregon in the field of Business Management, Mike also is a graduate of the Organization Management program at UCLA. Elizabeth Harchenko has served as the Director of the Oregon Department of Revenue for two governors, where she advises the governor on tax-policy issues and directs the activities of a 1,000-person agency whose responsibilities include personal and corporate income taxes, property tax, and cigarette taxes. Her past experience includes Special Counsel to the Attorney General, Attorney in Charge with the Tax Section of the Oregon Department of Justice, and Legislative Counsel for the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Harchenko holds a BS in Science & Mathematics, from Willamette University and a JD from the Willamette University College of Law. “Elizabeth Harchenko served as a community member of the hospital’s finance committee for the last year, which has introduced her to our organization,” says Norm Gruber, President and CEO of Salem Hospital. “We’re pleased Elizabeth is joining us. She brings broad experience in finance and financial strategy, as well as a strong background in policy formulation that goes beyond simply looking at dollars.” “As the Executive Director of the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Mike MacLaran brings the business community’s point of view to the hospital’s board,” says Gruber. “This linkage between the hospital and the business community is important because the hospital is the largest private employer in Salem and provides healthcare to the employees of Salem-area businesses. We’re glad he’s joining with us.” Ruth Johnson, RN, retired from the board after nine years of service. “Ruth Johnson, RN, has a passion for quality patient care and was the inspirational leader for the Board on quality,” says Gruber. “Ruth will leave a clear direction for the Board to follow as it executes one of its primary responsibilities—quality.” The Board of Trustees provides overall policy setting for the hospital and is ultimately responsible for the quality of care and the financial well-being of the organization. Salem Hospital is one of the largest of Oregon's 63 acute care hospitals. It is a not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 454 acute care beds, and is guided by the 15-member volunteer Board of Trustees. The hospital is the city's largest private employer, with approximately 3,300 full and part time employees. There are over 400 physicians representing all specialties who admit patients to the hospital. More than 500 volunteers provide non-medical support for the hospital. Salem Hospital Pediatric Patients Get a Movie Experience A dose of fun was added to the menu for children at Salem Hospital, with the unveiling of the Hollywood Video Starlight Site in the hospital’s pediatrics unit today. The old playroom in pediatrics was completely remodeled to look more like a movie theater, but with room for play, through the support of Hollywood Video and Game Crazy and the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation. The playroom now includes a large-screen TV, games, and computers that will allow children to look up medical information. “Being in a hospital can be tough for a kid as well as his or her siblings,” says Jill DeVries, pediatrics manager. “We appreciate the willingness of both Hollywood Video and the Starlight Children’s Foundation to provide this service to our young patients as a way to help them think about something other than being sick.” Hollywood Video will provide volunteers and a regular stock of games and movies appropriate for children. The volunteers plan to visit pediatrics weekly. If children are too sick to come to the room, the volunteers will visit in their rooms. Making the hospital experience a little bit easier is the program’s goal. About Salem Hospital. Salem Hospital is one of the largest of Oregon's 63 acute care hospitals. It is a not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 454 acute care beds, and is guided by a 15-member volunteer Board of Trustees. The hospital is Salem’s largest private employer, with approximately 3,300 full and part time employees. There are over 400 physicians representing all specialties who admit patients to the hospital. More than 500 volunteers provide non-medical support for the hospital. An average of 10 children and adolescents receive services in the hospital’s pediatrics unit on any given day, with a maximum of 24 beds available. About Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children and their families through innovative programs that empower, educate, entertain, and inspire. Seeking to address the many challenges seriously ill children and their families face, Starlight Starbright offers an impressive array of in-hospital, outpatient, school and home-based programs and services free of charge to children, families, and healthcare professionals. To learn more about the organization, visit their web site at www.slsb.org. About Hollywood Video and Game Crazy. Founded in 1988, Hollywood Entertainment Corporation (Nasdaq: HLYW) owns and operates over 1950 Hollywood Video retail stores in 47 states. Hollywood Video, the second largest video retailer in the U.S is dedicated to providing entertainment to families, and offering exceptional guest experiences that are delivered with genuine warmth and friendliness. Based in Wilsonville, OR, Hollywood Video employs more the 26,000 nationwide. Game Crazy, also a subsidiary of Hollywood Entertainment, is a full service gaming store offering gamers the ability to buy, sell and trade games across the country in over 700 stores. Learn more about Hollywood Video at www.hollywoodvideo.com or Game Crazy at www.gamecrazy.com. Help on Getting Through the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One Salem Hospital’s free bereavement support and education workshop, “Getting Through the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One” will be held Monday, Dec. 6, 7–8:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in the hospital’s Wedel Auditorium at 665 Winter St. SE. “Grieving is a very honest and natural response to the experience of loss anytime of the year; yet as the holidays approach many of us find our grief intensifies,” says David Watson, Salem Hospital chaplain. “As long as we are living a healthy life, there is no right or wrong way to grieve,” says Watson. “The 'Getting Through the Holidays' forum is not about how to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, but rather it is about how to care for yourself when you are grieving and much of the rest of the world is in a festive mode. The forum begins with one solid foundation: You are not alone!” The 90-minute workshop incorporates music, scripture, prayer, a time for silence, guest speakers, a panel discussion about living with grief, and the opportunity for questions and responses. Salem Hospital has offered this forum for several years. As a regional health care facility, the hospital understands that bereavement support is an essential part of health care. The hospital chaplains, who see the offering of support as their mission in health care, provide the forum leadership. For information about the workshop or to learn more about the hospital’s pastoral care services, call 503-561-5562 or email David Watson. Salem Hospital Cancels
Flu Shot Clinic Salem Hospital’s annual public flu shot clinic, scheduled for Nov. 2 has been cancelled due to a limited supply of flu vaccine. The hospital is reserving its limited supply of vaccine to help protect high-risk patients and hospital employees. “We anticipate receiving enough vaccine to treat our high-risk patients and staff who provide care for them,” says Joe Schnabel, Pharm.D. “At this point we’re developing plans to be able to vaccinate physicians and staff who take care of patients who are at high risk for developing the flu or complications from the flu, such as intensive care, emergency room, or people with cancer,” says Schnabel. A typical flu season at the hospital begins in December and peaks in February. Delicious Diabetes
Holiday-food Cooking Class Thursday, November 4, 2004 Cost: $25 Pre-register by October 29. Call 503-561-5639 to register. Salem Hospital
Builds to Meet Growing Community Needs Salem Hospital will begin its next phase of construction with a new inpatient tower focused on critical-care located on the site of the current visitor parking structure. The new tower and improvements to three other buildings will cost approximately $200 million. “Achieving the highest quality of healthcare calls for up-to-date facilities that can grow and evolve with current and anticipated treatment standards and patient usage,” says Norm Gruber, President and CEO of Salem Hospital Regional Health Services. “New technologies, increased need for inpatient care, and other trends demand facilities that will accommodate those needs and change over time.” The central core of the current building, constructed in 1953, is susceptible to damage during a moderate earthquake. “During a community-wide disaster, such as an earthquake, it’s important that we have a facility that can remain open and serve people in need of emergency care,” says Gruber. To completely replace the current hospital at 665 Winter St. SE in order to meet projections for patient care services would cost $330 million, but only $200 million is available through a combination of available funds and borrowing. Initial plans for the new tower will place emergency and critical care related services in one location. Some patient care will remain in the north and south towers of the current Winter St. building, and over time the Psychiatric Medicine Center and the Regional Rehabilitation Center will move to the existing Winter St. building. Before making the final site selection, the Board of Trustees explored nine options on the hospital campus and elsewhere, examining one-time and additional operating costs over a ten year period. “Our chief goal was a location that would help us deliver quality medical care while being cost effective,” says Gruber, about the selection process. Two sites warranted in-depth analysis. One site, east of the Family Birth Center and on a vacant parcel of land—900 feet away from the current hospital—would create difficulty for physicians visiting patients and require additional staffing and equipment. Using the parking lot location—immediately across the street from the current hospital—would be less expensive to operate, even with the cost of demolishing the current parking structure, and providing valet and shuttle services during construction. The Board of Trustees decided to construct the new facility on the location of the current visitor parking structure. Final plans will be developed over the next 16 months. It is anticipated that the new facility will be built up to 120 feet, requiring a variance in city hospital construction rules. Public hearings on the height request are tentatively scheduled for November. Construction is slated to begin in 2006 and conclude in 2008. People who want to be updated on the progress, can email cr@salemhospital.org or call 503-561-5269 to join the new-hospital mailing list. Updates are also available at www.salemhospital.org
Dallas Class to Help People
Prevent Falls Salem Hospital’s eight-week balance-improvement program can help people in the Dallas area improve their balance and prevent falls. While falls may seem inconsequential, they have a huge impact, especially for the elderly.
Salem Hospital’s Balance Improvement and Fall Prevention class
at West Valley Hospital runs for eight weeks, Sept. 28 – Nov.
18. Participants must be 65+, living independently in the community,
not have had more than two falls in the last six months, and not currently
using a walker (cane is acceptable). Cost: $40 for all eight sessions.
Call 503-561-5639 to register for this course. Salem Hospital receives
Gold Seal of Approval™ By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Salem Hospital and Salem Hospital Home Care program have earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™. “Above all, the national standards are intended to stimulate continuous, systematic and organization-wide improvement in an organization’s performance and the outcomes of care,” says Kurt Patton, executive director, Hospital Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. “The community should be proud that Salem Hospital is focusing on the most challenging goal — to continuously raise quality and safety to higher levels.” Norm Gruber, President/CEO of Salem Hospital notes that “This designation demonstrates that people in Marion and Polk counties can expect to receive quality care at Salem Hospital.” Gruber says that in this latest survey, the Joint Commission changed its process from looking at policy and talking with managers. “In this new approach, the surveyors talked with patients, and audited the delivery of critical services, not just a review of policies.” Founded in 1951, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations seeks to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 17,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including approximately 9,000 hospitals and home care organizations, and 8,000 other health care organizations that provide long-term care, assisted living, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory services. The Joint Commssion also accredits health plans, integrated delivery networks, and other managed care entities. An independent, not-for-profit organization, the Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. For more information about JCAHO certification, visit the JCAHO Web site. Free Workshop to Learn
About Childhood Weight Loss Families interested in helping their children lose weight can attend a free information session on Thursday, Sept. 16, 7–8:30 p.m., at Salem Hospital’s Regional Rehabilitation Center, 2561 Center St. NE. Please call 503-561-6990 to register for this free information session. Today, one in seven U.S. children is overweight or obese, nearly three times the number as two decades ago, and overweight and obese children are experiencing an alarming increase of Type 2 diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and liver disease. Being overweight can lead to orthopedic and developmental problems, and sleep apnea—a common problem associated with obesity—can cause difficulties with learning and memory. To help children and their parents develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, Salem Hospital recently adopted the nationally successful Committed to Kids weight-management program, offered through Salem Hospital. This information session is designed to help families decide if the Committed to Kids program is right for them and how they can enroll for upcoming sessions. Committed to Kids is a 10-week weight management program for children ages 7 to 18 and their parents. The program is taught by a registered dietitian, exercise specialist, and child psychologist and is designed specifically for overweight and obese children. Classes include a moderate-intensity progressive exercise program, nutrition classes, meal plans, and behavioral sessions that provide an individualized approach to childhood overweight. The next series of classes begins on Sept. 30. Physician referral is required for this program. To learn how to obtain the necessary physician referral, call 503-561-6990, or attend the information session of Sept. 16. Understanding and Coping
with the Impact of Trauma in Childhood Internationally recognized authority on children in crisis, Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D., will present on childhood neglect and trauma at Salem Hospital’s Wedel Conference Center, in the basement of the hospital, 665 Winter St. NE. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required by calling 503-561-5639. Dr. Perry will discuss the long-term impact of early childhood trauma, the signs of child neglect, and community resources devoted to assisting neglected children. A child’s development is profoundly influenced by experience. Adverse experiences, such as abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence can shape the organization of the brain, affecting the child’s ability to think, act, behave, and feel. In addition to this public event, Dr. Perry is also meeting with groups working with children and medical professionals in the community. The Details Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. Please call (503) 562-5639 to pre-register. Free parking is available in the Visitor Parking structure across the street from the hospital. The Presenter Who Should Attend?
Learn how to Lower Prescription-Drug
Costs People interested in learning how they can lower the cost of their prescription drugs, while still maintaining the quality of medication needed, can attend a free community forum at Salem Hospital, on Tuesday, July 20 at Salem Hospital, 665 Winter St. SE, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (The program will start at 10:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast served from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) This forum is part of a campaign by a group of health related organizations to provide new information and resources to help all Oregonians make the best, most cost-effective decisions when purchasing prescription drugs. Campaign members include AARP Oregon, Oregon Medical Association, Oregon State Pharmacy Association, and American College of Physicians, Oregon Chapter. The three-month statewide campaign seeks to provide new information and resources
to help all Oregonians make the best, most cost effective decisions when purchasing
their prescription drugs. This campaign is a continuation of AARP Oregon’s
ongoing efforts to help all Oregonians deal with the high cost of prescription
drugs. Area Students Receive Scholarships The Salem Hospital Foundation recently awarded $83,400 to 67 students from Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties who are enrolled in a medical or medically related field. A full list of scholarship recipients can be found at the end of this release. The Salem Hospital Foundation Scholarship Committee made the scholarship selections. The committee considered overall presentation and completeness of the application packet, letters of reference, academic performance, field of study, volunteer/extra-curricular activities and financial need. Special consideration is given to applicants who are Salem Hospital employees, or will become employees of the hospital. Applicants needed to have a permanent residence in Marion, Polk or Yamhill County and at the time of the application be accepted into or have applied to a formal training program in a healthcare field. The Foundation’s scholarship program began in 1968. The first grant was awarded to a Salem Hospital employee enrolled in the Associate Degree of Nursing Program at Salem Vocational Tech. (now Chemeketa Community College). Since that initial grant, the Salem Hospital Foundation has awarded over $800,000 to students. Several special scholarships were awarded in memory of various community members including the John Alsever, M.D., physician scholarship; the Cass Bailey, M.D., physician scholarship; the Hattie Bratzel Kremen nursing scholarship; the Kathy deMarrais nursing scholarship; the Carl and Olive Emmons nursing scholarship; the Rollin Haag nursing scholarship; the Harold and Elmera Richardson nursing scholarship; and the Haap Jackson imaging scholarship. The Salem Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization that supports medical and medically related projects. The foundation’s 15 volunteer directors help raise funds and manage the resources of the foundation. 2004-05 Foundation Scholarships Awarded Awards were granted to applicants who had a permanent address in Marion, Polk, or Yamhill counties. Some addresses listed are school locations. Chico: Kyra S. Ziniker, California State University Clackamas: Natalya Turov, Oregon Institute of Technology Corvallis: Karle E. Lewer, Oregon Health Sciences University; Jacqueline M. Oussama, Weber State University Dallas: Jamie M. Broussard, Oregon State University; Joyce J. Spock, Chemeketa Community College; Kristi L. Tichenor, Chemeketa Community College Dexter: Heather Hense, Oregon Institute of Technology Forest Grove: David M. Collins, Pacific University Independence: Kara L. Bean, Chemeketa Community College; David S. Delgado, Oregon State University Keizer: Matthew S. Borisch, Oregon State University; Korey J. King, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jessica L. Robinson, Chemeketa Community College Lyons: Erika J. Peters, Oregon Health Sciences University McMinnville: Brittney M. Fresh, Linfield College Monmouth: Jessica N. Bahari-Kashani, University of Minnesota Portland: Heather R. Austin, Oregon Health Sciences University; Megan A. Painter, Oregon Health Sciences University Rickreall: Jessica E. Johnson, Chemeketa Community
College Turner: Kristin J. Bishop, Linn Benton Community College; Christopher M. Crum, St. George University Woodburn: Cheryl L. Cruz, Chemeketa Community College Child Abduction Prevention Procedures
Tested Today, Salem Hospital and Salem Police Department, tested child abduction
prevention procedures. This is done periodically to learn where improvements
might be needed and as education for the police department and the hospital
staff. Salem Hospital Chosen as Lab of
the Year Staff involvement in patient safety and decision-making are among the reasons Salem Hospital Regional Laboratory Services received the Laboratory of the Year Award from ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals. The lab was selected from more than a thousand nominations nationwide, including some of the country’s most renowned institutions. Labs are judged on innovation, community service, technical expertise, and teamwork. “Making lab services easily available to both patients and physicians is just one example of our innovation and teamwork,” says Barb Nelson-Whitford, Laboratory Department Director. “Among the significant changes are the opening of a patient service center at our Inland Shores location in Keizer and a satellite lab in the Salem Hospital ER.” The theme for this year’s National Medical Laboratory Week is Working with You for Better Health, a theme in keeping with Salem Hospital’s mission statement (We strive to improve the health and well being of the people and community we serve). Lab week is April 19 – 24. Salem Hospital’s Regional Laboratory Services include:
Advance is the nation’s only biweekly newsmagazine for medical laboratorians. Its print circulation is 65,000 and e-newsletter circulation is 34,000. Important Health Information Just
For Men Men with an enlarged prostate are invited to learn about Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH), its’ symptoms and new minimally-invasive treatment alternatives at the Prostate Health Wellness Fair and Symposium. The event will be Thursday, April 22, from 7 – 8:30 p.m., in West Valley Hospital’s conference room, 525 SE Washington St, Dallas. Many men experience symptoms of an enlarged prostate that include an urgent feeling to urinate or frequent urination, not being able to completely empty the bladder, or having to get up several times during the night. At the event:
Free Admission, but due to limited seating, registration is required. Call 503-623-7340. Learn How Exercise Can Help Manage
Diabetes On Saturday, April 10, Marion and Polk County residents can learn about the benefits of exercise at Salem Hospital’s annual Diabetes Awareness Day. “This will be a great opportunity for people looking to better understand and manage diabetes to get information from a real cutting edge and innovative speaker,” says Kim Chapman, Clinical Nurse Educator at Salem Hospital. Getting regular physical activity and following a recommended eating plan continue to be difficult self-care tasks for those with diabetes, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services. Saturday’s events are designed to help people overcome that difficulty. Events: The sessions will be held at Salem Hospital’s Wedel Conference Center, basement of the hospital, 665 Winter St. SE. Pre-registration is required. Call 503-561-5639. Those who have not been diagnosed with diabetes can participate in free blood sugar testing. People who take the test will be given information they can share with their physicians if needed. Anyone with a family history of diabetes, or overweight children who have a parent with diabetes, are examples of people who may benefit from testing. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. Diabetes is a serious disease, which, if not controlled, can be life threatening. It is often associated with long-term complications that can affect every system and part of the body. Diabetes can, among other things, contribute to eye disorders and blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputation, and nerve damage. It can affect pregnancy and cause birth defects, as well. Although diabetes is a chronic and incurable disease (with the exception of gestational diabetes), with proper medical care, clinical therapies, diet, hygiene, and exercise, symptoms and complications can be successfully treated and managed. According to the American Diabetes Association, According to the American Diabetic Association, there are 18.2 million people in the United States, or 6.3% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 13 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. Diabetes Awareness Course and Testing
Offered in Spanish On Saturday, April 10, people interested in learning about diabetes can attend a 1-1/2 hour class taught in Spanish. Blood sugar testing, also in Spanish, will be available between 8 and 9 a.m. Both happen at Salem Hospital’s Wedel Conference Center, basement of the hospital, 665 Winter St. SE. The class will cover topics such as what is diabetes, how to prevent it, how to manage it, and healthy eating. The course is taught by certified diabetes educators Denise Cedar (also a registered dietitian) and Melida Lacayo-Hixson RN. This class is for awareness purposes and does not substitute for diabetes education. People who have not been diagnosed with diabetes can participate in free blood sugar testing. A 12-hour fast (water only) is required for the blood sugar testing. People who take the test will be given information they can share with their physician if needed. Anyone with a family history of diabetes, or overweight children who have a parent with diabetes, are examples of people who may benefit from testing. People with questions about the event can call 503-561-6985 College Healthcare
Scholarship Program Open For Application Students in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties seeking degrees in medically related careers can now apply for scholarships through the Salem Hospital Foundation. Scholarships are available to half- or full-time students who have been accepted into or enrolled in a formal training program in a medically related field. Applications must be post-marked by May 15. Last year the Salem Hospital Foundation awarded $74,150 to 62 students, and has granted more than $740,000 since the establishment of the scholarship program in 1968 when nine students were given scholarships to attend Salem Vocational Tech. (now Chemeketa Community College). For a scholarship application packet, contact Robin Large at (503) 561-5576 or e-mail robin.large@salemhospital.org. Scholarship Application Packets are also available online. Final selections will be announced by June 30, 2004. Special scholarships are presented in the memories of John Alsever, M.D., Cass Bailey, M.D., Nita Carter, R.N., Kathy deMarrais, R.N., Carl and Olive Emmons, Rollin Haag, Happ Jackson, Hattie Bratzel Kremen and Elmera (Tiny) Richardson, R.N. New Help For Overweight
Children And Their Parents Families looking for help for an overweight child have access to four new tools this month, beginning with a nutrition lecture on Thursday, March 11. The growing problem of childhood obesity and overweight:
The New Tools:
Emergency Room Entrance
Changes February 16 People seeking emergency services will access Salem Hospital’s ER through the west entrance beginning Monday. A new red sign will be posted to direct patients and visitors to the correct ER entrance on the north side of the hospital’s main building at 665 Winter St. SE. This entrance was temporarily relocated to the east end of the ER in January while the lobby was remodeled. This is one of the final steps in the $4.2 million dollar expansion of the ER, which doubled the square feet to 20,000 and increased the number of patient rooms from 29 to 48, all in an effort to ease crowding and decrease wait times in the ER.
Classes Cancelled Due to
Hazardous Weather Conditions All community education courses at Salem Hospital for this evening, January 6, 2004, have been cancelled.
Due to forecasts of snow and freezing rain, the hospital has cancelled the following classes:
For more information, contact the hospital's community education department at 503-561-5639.
People seeking emergency services at Salem Hospital will temporarily enter the emergency room from a new location as of Jan. 5. The long-time entrance at the west end of the ER will move to the east end of the ER (the old labor and delivery entrance.). The ER is located on the north side of the hospital’s main building at 655 Winter St. SE. Signage will be posted outside both entrances to guide visitors to the correct entrance. The change, a result of remodeling of the entrance and old waiting area, will take affect at about 9 a.m. and is expected to last until Jan. 31. When that remodeling is complete, the ER entrance will return to the west end of the building. |
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