Salem Hospital

I've been in here several times now for various things. I definitely get the frustration that it seems like a lot of people have had with not really being given any answers as to what's happening to them. This has happened to me a couple of times here now, but I also understand that there's just sometimes nothing they can do. The people that treated me most recently were incredibly kind. The woman who checked me in was really calm and patient, and the doctor was really straightforward and friendly. He made it clear that they would be willing to do whatever I felt was necessary, but also mentioned that he didn't think more testing would help and would potentially be a waste of time & money. the guy who took my blood (which I hate) was really calming and was able to do it without me freaking out- he even showed me how the tubes worked and that was really cool, it felt like everyone there valued me as a person just as much as they cared about me as a patient. :)

I understand screening before entering the hospital. What I don’t understand is why they can’t take your temperature on your wrist instead of the forehead. They both take your temperature. I asked to have this and was told policy is on the forehead. That’s fine for others but when you have had a gun held to your head that can be a trigger for someone like me. I was told if I didn’t do this I couldn’t enter. I think you need to change this “policy”. If it does the same thing why can’t this be done????

Generally id say portland hospitals are better at caring. From my personal experience salem doctors don't go further to help they just check for whatever on the surface and leave you for long periods of time. Im grateful for any medical assistance we can get some doctors are better at heath CARE i guess.

RN Harvest in the ICU is the best thing to have happened to my mother during her stay in the ICU. She is kind, compassionate, and treated mynmother as her own during these difficult times. Salem Hospital found a gem when hiring this woman. She is absolutely incredible and has shown nothing but patience and empathy when working with my mom. My mom is still in the ICU for the next foreseeable future, but knowing Harvest is a part of her recovery sets me at ease. Well done, Salem Health & Harvest!

I would give it a lower rating but I can't. Don't use there (so called) services unless you have no choice. They are the rudest group of ( so called ) professionals I have ever encountered.