Choosing your Healthcare Provider

It’s very important when you are first pregnant to get good healthcare. Finding a health care provider will take some time. Plan to do this soon.

Quality:  Your First Concern

Each of the primary care physicians affiliated with Salem Hospital provides high quality health care that meets the requirements of their profession and of our local medical community. 

Ask about Salem Hospital Affiliation

When you call to make an appointment, ask where the doctor has hospital privileges and where the doctor attends births. 

Some health care practices may direct you to a specific hospital. Salem Hospital’s Family Birth Center provides each family quality care in the comfort of a state of-the-art facility.

Anesthesiologists and neonatologists are available 24 hours a day if you or your baby needs their expertise.

The Family Birth Center has 12 birthing suites, each with it’s own whirlpool bath and 36 Mother Baby Care Rooms equipped with a sleeper couch, rocker glider and a family shower in each room.

If needed, our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is available to take care of babies who are born premature or need the help of the specialized pediatricians and staff.

Learn About Your Health Insurance

Most insurance plans have lists of participating physicians. Ask the doctor’s office staff if they accept your insurance when you call to schedule an appointment.

Need Additional Help?

If you are new to the community, you can call the Marion-Polk County Medical Society to ask about physicians. Their number is (503) 362-9674. The office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.