Legacy Silverton Medical Center, known as Silverton Hospital before its affiliation with Legacy Health System in 2016,[1][2] is a nonprofit regional hospital located in Silverton, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1917, the 48-bed facility moved to its current location in 1938. The hospital includes a Level IV trauma center, a 24-hour emergency department, a family birth center, and diagnostic imaging.[3]
| Legacy Silverton Medical Center | |
|---|---|
 Entrance | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Silverton, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°08′43″N 120°35′00″W / 44.1454°N 120.5834°W |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Community-owned, non-profit |
| Type | General medical and surgical |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level IV trauma center |
| Beds | 48 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1917 |
| Links | |
| Website | Official website |
| Lists | Hospitals in Oregon |
Services
editLegacy Silverton Medical Center offers a comprehensive mix of services, many of which are not typically available in a small rural hospital, including:
- Diagnostic imaging
- Family birth center
- Foot care clinic
- General surgery
- Lab services
- Nutrition services
- Orthopedic/sports medicine
- Primary care
- Women's health
- Wound care & infusion services
Awards and recognition
editSince 2008, Legacy Silverton has earned recognition each year with the Press Ganey Summit Award,[4][5][6][7] which is given to hospitals ranked in the top 5 percent for clinical performance and patient satisfaction.[8]
Controversies
editThe hospital reported in January 2015 that ten patients had been burned during surgeries due to unfiltered halogen lights in the operating room.[9]
References
edit- ^ Hayes, Elizabeth (March 17, 2015). "Legacy in talks to buy Silverton Hospital". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ Hayes, Elizabeth (June 2, 2015). "Silverton Health may become part of larger Legacy system". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "About Us". Silverton Health. Silverton Health. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ^ "2012 Summit Award Recipients | Press Ganey". Archived from the original on 2015-02-21. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "2011 Summit Award Recipients". Archived from the original on 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "2010 Summit Award Recipients". Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Summit Award - Latest Recipients | Press Ganey". Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ^ "Summit Award". Press Ganey. Press Ganey Associates, Inc. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ^ Lupkin, Sydney (January 23, 2015). "Patients Get 'Burned' During Surgery at Oregon Hospital". ABC News. Retrieved 21 February 2015.