By Brenna Wiegand A visit to the emergency room is never fun, but having swifter care, greater privacy and up-to-the-minute amenities doesn’t hurt. March 18, Legacy Silverton Medical Center opened its brand-new entrance doors upon an expansion/remodel project that includes a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED). The 21,000-square-foot expansion brings visitors through a covered entrance into a spacious lobby and […]
By Brenna Wiegand When Legacy Health affiliated with Silverton Hospital seven years ago, the health care company committed to making significant improvements toward optimizing the medical center’s ability to provide top-notch health care for Silverton and the surrounding area, including a $58 million investment into the medical center over the next several years. Until now those dollars have been spent […]
By Melissa Wagoner When Brianna Hupp took a childbirth education class from a nurse, Janet Smith, shortly before the birth of her daughter in 2016, she had no way of knowing just how impactful that meeting would turn out to be. “Postpartum was nothing like I planned,” Hupp began. “I’m a nurse also and I thought I’d have a handle […]
By Brenna Wiegand When Silverton Hospital affiliated with Legacy Health six years ago, the health care company committed to making significant improvements toward optimizing the medical center’s ability to provide top-notch health care for Silverton and surrounds. “Part of that commitment was a pledge on the part of Legacy to invest $58 million into Silverton Medical Center over the next […]
By Brenna Wiegand Legacy Health recently launched a new surgical robotics program at Legacy Silverton Medical Center with the installation of an Intuitive da Vinci Xi Surgical System robot, a versatile robotic system used by surgeons around the world. This advanced instrumentation allows surgeons to perform delicate and complex operations through a few tiny incisions with increased vision, precision, dexterity […]
By Melissa Wagoner When Robin Hyslop left her shoes on the sidewalk in front of Legacy Silverton on Sept. 30, she left behind a lot more than a pair of worn-out sneakers – she left behind a 33-year career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, coworkers she’s come to think of as family and trust in a system she feels has […]
By Brenna Wiegand As settlers to Silverton Country blazed their way through untouched timber, medical pioneers worked through uncharted waters to provide the best possible care to these and all of its people. Silverton Hospital, now Legacy Silverton Medical Center, celebrates its 100-year anniversary July 18. Hospital President Sarah Fronza said the spirit that got us here differs little from […]
By the numbers From October 2011 to September 2012, the average number of ER visits per month was 1,903. From October 2012 to January 2013, the average number of ER visits per month was 1,935.In fiscal 2011-12, 53 percent of emergency room charges went unpaid due to deductions. So far in fiscal 2012-13, 65 percent of emergency room charges go […]
To have an understanding of William Winter’s dedication to the Silverton Hospital Network for 20 years, start at the beginning.
Mount Angel Family Medicine has moved into the specially renovated 5,000 square foot space at 250 W. Marquam St. and doctors and staff invite the public to join them in celebration April 14, 3 to 7 p.m. The building, which was previously a grocery store, has been completely refurbished to provide twice the space, modern workflows and more patient amenities.
Rick Cagen is the new vice president and administrator of Silverton Hospital, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a top-level health care executive and community leader.
Twenty-three-year old Amy Yount’s planner is color-coded to help her keep track of her different activities. “My schedule is never the same and I have to be organized,” she said.
By Kristine Thomas Flu Summit Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Salem Conference Center 200 Commercial St. S.E. Free; public welcome. Register: www.flu.oregon.gov Flu talk Jamie Baxter and Mary Marschall of Silverton Hospital talk about H1N1 influenza Sept. 1, noon to 1 p.m. Mt. Angel Public Library 145 Elm St. Free; public welcome. Silverton Hospital registered nurses Mary Marschall […]
With Father’s Day approaching it is a good time to reflect on men – fathers, husbands, uncles, friends and brothers. They work hard, taking care of kids, taking care of home, taking care of cars and taking care of business.
But what about themselves? Do they do a good job taking care of themselves?
According to WebMD, the six top health risks to men as they get older are led by cardiovascular disease, also called atherosclerosis. “Atherosclerosis means hardening of the arteries, but it could just as easily be Latin for ‘man’s worst enemy.’”
Lung cancer is the second leading health risk to men as they age, followed by prostate cancer, depression and suicide, diabetes and erectile dysfunction.
Beth Brown, an accountant with the Silverton Hospital, won first place in the Silvertongues Toastmasters Speech Contest. She also placed first in the Club Evaluation Contest. Brown went on to the Area Speech and Evaluation Contest at the University of Phoenix in Salem on April 8. She competed against contestants from five clubs in the Salem area. These contests are […]
By Kristine Thomas They raise money to buy equipment for Silverton Hospital and sew anatomy dolls for children who are having surgery. They plan and host fundraisers. They greet visitors and patients at the hospital, manage the gift shop and espresso bar, and award scholarships to students pursuing medical careers. And that’s only a snippet of the volunteer work done […]
