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Beginning on July 1, 2023, all Oregonians will be entitled to have a medical chaperone present for intimate physical exams, including breast, genital, and rectal exams for patients of any age. Medical chaperones serve as a witness to the events taking place. The presence of a trained chaperone can provide reassurance about the professional context…

In accordance with OHA and OSHA, masks are now voluntary in medical facilities unless required under specific isolation policies or at a patient’s or caregiver’s request. Staff may still choose to wear masks. At SPC, we recommend any person feeling ill wear a mask to protect other patients and staff. If you would like our…

The community spread of a number of pediatric respiratory illnesses this winter is high and you may have noticed that wait times for calls back or appointments may be longer than anticipated. Many of us who have been doing this job for decades are experiencing the highest phone call and illness volume of our careers.…

Following CDC recommendations, Salem Pediatric Clinic requests that all visitors 2 years of age and older wear face coverings during office visits. Thank you for keeping all our families safe! Face Covering Exemption Policy CDC Guidelines recommend face coverings for all people except: Children under the age of 2 People with trouble breathing (acutely, this…

We at Salem Pediatric Clinic so appreciate everyone asking about how they can do their part during the current COVID-19 situation. We understand you are thinking about the health of your family, and many of you are wanting to make sure we have the capacity for sick visits that may be needed. We have also…

SPC’s contract with Willamette Valley Community Health (WVCH) is changing to Pacific Source CCO! Salem Pediatric Clinic will be contracted with Pacific Source as our Oregon Health Plan Coordinated Care Organization (CCO). To keep SPC as your medical home, please choose Pacific Source as your CCO. If your matched plan is already Pacific Source CCO…