Salem Health

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemSalem Health
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds347
Commercial/Acute Beds347
HeadquartersSalem, OR
Websitesalemhealth.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system
Critical Access Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Salem HospitalAcute Care Hospital322NoNo
West Valley HospitalCritical Access Hospital 25NoNo

Recent News

Jun 10, 2025
Salem Health hosted a Community Health Impact Series event titled 'Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Your Family' on June 10th and 11th, 2025. This event was part of Salem Health's ongoing series aimed at providing valuable health information to the community. The sessions featured neurologic physical therapist Mike Studer and offered practical strategies to help individuals extend their longevity, lifespan, and overall wellness, specifically focusing on topics related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 09, 2025
Salem Health is utilizing advanced robotic technology, specifically the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system, which incorporates AI to assist in detecting lung cancer. This system transforms patient lung scans into a 3D virtual model and uses artificial intelligence to determine the most efficient path through the airways to reach potential cancerous growths. Dr. Brandon Tieu, a chest and lung surgeon at Salem Health, demonstrated this technology, noting that he and other cardiothoracic surgeons at Salem Health have been using this tool for approximately two months and are observing positive impacts on patient care. The hospital also has a Da Vinci robot, used for precise surgeries in various areas like the heart, pelvis, and abdomen, which has been on-site since 2007 and was updated with the latest model in 2020. [5]
Jun 08, 2025
Early on June 8, 2025, Salem Police officers were called to the Salem Health emergency room after two individuals arrived with stab wounds. The stabbings occurred during a physical altercation at The Cue Ball. One victim, 21-year-old Isac Steven Rizo of Salem, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The second victim, a 20-year-old male, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating Rizo's death as a homicide.
Jun 07, 2025
On June 6, 2025, Salem police and firefighters responded to a single-vehicle collision on Lancaster Drive SE. The driver, identified as 55-year-old Terry Shawn Calderwood, was transported to Salem Health after his mobile phone detected the crash and alerted emergency services. Sadly, he was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Salem Police Traffic Team is investigating the incident, which is the fourth fatal traffic collision in Salem this year.
Jun 05, 2025
Following the mass stabbing at the Union Gospel Mission on the evening of Sunday, June 1st, a service was held on Thursday, June 5th, for the critically injured worker and to offer prayers for the survivors and witnesses. The incident resulted in 11 people being sent to Salem Hospital. The service brought together first responders, faith leaders, and elected officials in a show of community support.

Executive Leadership

Cheryl Nester Wolfe

President and Chief Executive Officer

James Parr

Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer

Christine Clarke

Chief Medical Officer

Jaime Nichols

Chief Human Resources Officer

Jennifer Fowler

Vice President of Finance and Service Line Operations

Jim Bauer

Chief Development Officer

John Bauer

Chief Legal Officer

Leah Mitchell

Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Integration Officer

Ralph Yates

Chief Medical Officer

Shea Corum

CIO