Santiam Memorial Hospital

Name :

Santiam Memorial Hospital

Address  :

1401 North 10th Avenue

Town  :

Stayton

State  :

Oregon

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

97383 1485

Phone  :

503 769 2175

Fax  :

503 769 5877

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Family Practice
  • General Surgeon
  • Internal Medicine
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Orthopedics
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 40


Description

Mission Vision amp Values
At Santiam Memorial Hospital our vision is to serve as the healthcare provider at the center of our community

As part of our mission we provide quality health care to persons suffering from illness injuries or disabilities and to promote the general health and welfare of the community through education support and medical services

Our Values

COMPASSION
We foster a friendly caring environment which accommodates the needs of the patients the community and those associated with the hospital

INTEGRITY
We strive to uphold high moral and ethical standards Honesty and sincerity are the roots or our actions toward others

EXCELLENCE
We are committed to continual improvement of our knowledge and skills in pursuit of an evolving higher standard in all aspects of our endeavors Both individual and cumulative excellence is recognized

UNITY
We act as one body in spirit sentiment and purpose for the betterment of Santiam Memorial Hospital the community and the patients we serve

PRIDE
We encourage a committed environment that lends itself to increasing satisfaction in ones own or anothers accomplishments

DEPENDABILITY
We create an atmosphere where each is to be relied upon to carry an equal or greater weight where regard for the patient is held above that of personal benefit and where care provided is reliable and consistent


History

History
Santiam Memorial Hospital is a 40bed general hospital serving a population of more than 30000 people A model of community cooperation the Hospital provides quality medical care in an environment designed to insure a maximum of comfort and the preservation of every patients dignity It is the best of professional care as well as treatment with the personal touch

The Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospitals and is a member of the Western Association of Hospitals and the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

In 1950 as a result of the concern for the health and welfare of the residents of the North Santiam area community leaders formed a nonprofit organization to plan for the construction of a hospital The nonprofit organization became Santiam Memorial Hospital The hospital opened its doors in April 1953 thanks to donations from more than 3000 individuals and businesses Major expansion and remodeling programs occurred again in 1963 1984 and 1993 to bring the Hospital to its present size
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