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Transitional care: ‘The staff made me feel so safe with their knowledge’
After serious health complications left her unable to move, the swing bed program at West Valley Hos...
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Swing bed program: ‘The people there really care. It’s not just a shift for them.’
Coming home wasn’t a safe option, but the intensive care unit wasn’t the right fit either. For Pat L...
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Bariatric success story: 'If I could go back and do it sooner, I would have.’
At her highest weight, Kingsbury could barely walk because of pain in her ankles. Now she kayaks, hi...
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What is Dupuytren’s disease and how is it treated?
Salem Health Orthopedics has the largest group of surgeons in the mid-Willamette Valley specifically...
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Do all ACL tears require surgery?
Is your ACL strained, partially torn or fully torn? How active are you? Can you commit to PT and rec...
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Salem Hospital introduces new treatment for metastatic prostate cancer
A new therapy for prostate cancer means those living with metastatic prostate disease could now see ...
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Heel pain explained: Plantar fasciitis vs. Achilles tendinitis vs. stress fractures
Finding the true source of heel pain is the key to successful treatment.
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Is it a sprain, strain or tear? Learn how to tell
Sudden pain when you take bad step on the trail or bend over to pick something up isn't unusual. But...
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‘I realized surgery would be the best option for me to achieve my goals’
Ashley has lost more than 100 lbs. thanks to bariatric surgery. Is weight loss surgery right for you...
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Stop the Bleed! Community Health Education Center offers community training
This training, appropriate for groups of all sizes, gives people the tools and practice to help save...
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'There’s so much life to be lived, and I’m grateful to be here'
Despite feeling relatively normal, Stacy had a nearly 100% blockage of the left anterior descending ...
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Salem Health lung cancer screenings help patients find cancer sooner
Many active smokers or former smokers qualify for annual CT screening covered by insurance.
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How long does a knee replacement last?
Knee replacement parts are made of advanced metals and plastics, but they can still wear down over t...
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’I’m just grateful I have people pushing me to be here’
Cardiac trouble doesn't care how old you are — Tyler was only 31 when he had his first heart attack.
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Four tips for testing allergens in your baby’s diet
Trying a variety of foods is part of helping your baby stay safe, healthy and happy as they grow.
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What to expect during a plastic surgery consultation
Plastic surgery consultations are an opportunity to meet your surgeon, ask questions and learn about...
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Winter sports injuries: Skiing, snowboarding and ice falls
Surgeons at Salem Health Orthopedics say the winter months usually show a spike in orthopedic injuri...
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Heart attack rates rise in the winter — here’s why and how to protect yourself
If you're having chest tightness, pressure, pain that is coming on with exertion, it's time to get y...
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Community Health Education Center offers class to train brain away from pain
Most chronic pain can't be cured, but if you understand how and why your body is hurting, you can fe...
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Salem Health orthopedic surgeons use technology to preserve muscles during surgery
Learn more about muscle-saving approaches to joint replacement surgery that can offer patients a cha...