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Speak Up

Santiam Memorial Hospital is a leader in providing excellent patient care in our community for more than 54 years.

As a patient at Santiam Memorial Hospital, you are at the center of your healthcare team of professionals—including doctors, healthcare executives, nurses and healthcare technicians.

We encourage you to take an active role in your care and “S-P-E-A-K U-P.”

S Speak up if you have questions or concerns.
P Pay attention to the care you are receiving.
E Educate yourself about your diagnoses, tests and treatments.
A Ask someone you trust to be your advocate.
K Know what medications you take and why you take them.
U Use healthcare organizations that have been evaluated by well-know, respected third party services.
P Participate in all decisions about your healthcare.