What does Salem Health do?

Salem Health values your privacy and wants to be transparent about the data we collect. To offer you the best... The organization focuses on delivering measurable outcomes through structured programs and dedicated staff working directly with target populations.

How can I get involved?

Individuals can participate through volunteering, making financial contributions, or attending community events. The organization welcomes diverse forms of engagement from supporters interested in advancing the mission.

Who does this organization serve?

Services target specific populations based on identified needs within the community. The organization works to ensure access and equity in program delivery across diverse demographics.

How is impact measured?

The organization tracks key performance indicators including participant outcomes, service utilization rates, and community feedback. Regular evaluation informs program adjustments and strategic planning.

Salem Health

Salem, OR · Founded 2018

Regional healthcare system providing hospital and medical services across Oregon communities

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Healthcare

Topic

Health

Contact

Cheryl R Nester Wolfe

Website Contact

About Organization

Salem Health operates hospitals, medical clinics, and healthcare facilities delivering acute care, emergency services, primary care, and specialty medicine across Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley. Based in Salem, OR, the health system includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, and numerous outpatient locations serving patients throughout the region. It reported $1.1 billion in revenue in 2021.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$1.1B

+18.4% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$1.7B

-3.4% vs 2021

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$963,900,183	$1,017,503,943	$1,722,517,054	5,744
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$888,127,204	$878,734,655	$1,797,165,433	5,523
2019	$846,722,486	$791,478,200	$1,808,658,793	5,590
2018	$847,707,532	$770,794,007	$1,399,234,388	5,454
2017	$817,259,795	$734,813,890	$1,306,434,818	5,257

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Identify Needs

Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.
02

Develop Programs

Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.
03

Deliver Services

Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.
04

Measure Impact

Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Salem Health

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Salem Health.

Cheryl R Nester Wolfe

President & CEO

32 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,489,354

James K Parr

EVP Of Operations & CFO

Full-time

Compensation: $968,668

Leah M Mitchell

EVP Of Operations & Cio

Full-time

Compensation: $952,716

Bahaa M Wanly

Chief Operating Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $844,014

Ralph A Yates

Cmo Salem Health & Shmg

Full-time

Compensation: $803,639

Jonathan H Bauer

Chief Legal Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $761,801

Nicole M Vanderheyden MD

Assoc Chief Medical Officer Shmg

Full-time

Compensation: $713,260

Christine G Clarke MD

Chief Medical Officer Shmg

Full-time

Compensation: $617,307

Sarah Horn

Sr VP & Chief Nursing & Clinical Ops Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $607,042

Shea M Corum

Chief Information Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $462,359

Jaime L Nichols

Chief Human Resources Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $445,745

James R Bauer

Chief Development Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $410,630

Denise B Hoover

Chief Surgical Services Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $390,663

James Parr

EVP Of Operations & CFO

Juan R Oyarzun MD

Dir. Cardiothoracic Medicine

Full-time

Compensation: $1,418,295

Nervin H Fanous MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Full-time

Compensation: $1,347,092

Eric A Laro

General Surgeon

Full-time

Compensation: $723,406

Brandon H Tieu MD

Thoracic Surgeon

Full-time

Compensation: $720,969

Matthew S Boles

VP Medical Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $613,838

Katherine A Dobler

VP Medical Group

Full-time

Compensation: $572,023

Zennia B Ceniza

VP Clinical Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $441,022

Leilani R Slama

VP Community Engagement

Full-time

Compensation: $400,703

Jennifer R Fowler

VP Finance

Full-time

Compensation: $341,298

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Alan Wynn Secretary/Treasurer 2.40 hrs/week

Angelica Vega Trustee 3.23 hrs/week

Annette Campista Trustee 3.23 hrs/week

David Harrison MD Trustee 2.30 hrs/week

Jenn Columbus Trustee 2.30 hrs/week

John Combes MD Chair-Elect 3.10 hrs/week

Katherine Keene Past-Chair 3.90 hrs/week

Kenneth Sherman Jr Trustee 4.30 hrs/week

Lane Shetterly Chair 3.70 hrs/week

Mark Zook Trustee 3.90 hrs/week

Phil Jackson Trustee 2.30 hrs/week

Ricardo Linares Trustee 2.30 hrs/week

Robert Kelly MD Trustee 3.50 hrs/week

Theresa Haskins Trustee 2.70 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$14.1M

Highest Paid

$1.5M

Cheryl R Nester Wolfe

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Cheryl R Nester Wolfe	President & CEO	$1,489,354	$37,763	$1,527,117	31.9
Juan R Oyarzun MD	DIR. Cardiothoracic Medicine	$1,418,295	$45,687	$1,463,982	40
Nervin H Fanous MD	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$1,347,092	$59,058	$1,406,150	40
James K Parr	EVP Of Operations & CFO	$968,668	$93,184	$1,061,852	40
Leah M Mitchell	EVP Of Operations & CIO	$952,716	$94,593	$1,047,309	40
Bahaa M Wanly	Chief Operating Officer	$844,014	$42,018	$886,032	40
Jonathan H Bauer	Chief Legal Officer	$761,801	$79,220	$841,021	40
Ralph A Yates	CMO Salem Health & Shmg	$803,639	$33,733	$837,372	40
Eric A Laro	General Surgeon	$723,406	$66,799	$790,205	40
Nicole M Vanderheyden MD	ASSOC Chief Medical Officer Shmg	$713,260	$74,035	$787,295	40
Brandon H Tieu MD	Thoracic Surgeon	$720,969	$63,865	$784,834	40
Matthew S Boles	VP Medical Affairs	$613,838	$72,796	$686,634	40
Sarah Horn	SR VP & Chief Nursing & Clinical OPS Officer	$607,042	$77,492	$684,534	40
Christine G Clarke MD	Chief Medical Officer Shmg	$617,307	$53,275	$670,582	40
Katherine A Dobler	VP Medical Group	$572,023	$69,312	$641,335	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Cheryl Nester Wolfe	President & CEO	$1,421,603	$37,584	$1,459,187	30.9
Katherine Jones	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$1,210,316	$52,716	$1,263,032	40
Juan Oyarzun	DIR Cardiothoracic Medicine	$1,179,977	$74,456	$1,254,433	40
Nervin Fanous	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$1,056,538	$55,800	$1,112,338	40
James Parr	EVP Of Operations & CFO	$810,561	$88,591	$899,152	34.9
Leah Mitchell	EVP Of Operations & CIO	$778,150	$87,212	$865,362	40
Kenten Woolhiser	Neurology Medical Director	$774,232	$54,590	$828,822	40
Atish Chopra	Vascular Surgeon	$760,245	$60,177	$820,422	40
Ralph Yates	CMO Salem Health And Shmg	$783,392	$33,563	$816,955	40
Bahaa Wanly	Chief Operating Officer	$694,890	$79,208	$774,098	40
Matthew Boles	VP Medical Affairs	$557,353	$70,396	$627,749	40
Katherine Dobler	VP Medical Group	$528,724	$67,359	$596,083	40
Sarah Horn	Chief Nursing Officer	$476,990	$72,603	$549,593	40
Christine Clarke	Chief Medical Officer Shmg	$489,864	$49,964	$539,828	40
Jonathan Bauer	Chief Legal Officer	$410,453	$50,887	$461,340	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Cheryl Nester Wolfe	President & CEO	$1,234,189	$37,221	$1,271,410	31.9
Juan Oyarzun	DIR Cardiothoracic Medicine	$1,205,442	$60,670	$1,266,112	40
Nervin Fanous	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$993,625	$54,573	$1,048,198	40
Katherine Jones	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$986,349	$59,866	$1,046,215	40
Erica Mitchell	Medical DIR. Vascular Surgery	$881,552	$57,267	$938,819	40
Ralph Yates	CMO Salem Health	$836,973	$33,171	$870,144	40
Carrie Allison	Trauma Director	$758,737	$44,863	$803,600	40
James Parr	Chief Financial Officer	$690,299	$82,023	$772,322	34.9
Leah Mitchell	Chief Integration Officer	$595,458	$75,722	$671,180	40
Bahaa Wanly	Chief Operating Officer	$553,615	$69,027	$622,642	40
Laurie Barr	CHRO Until 1/19/19	$528,260	$3,931	$532,191	40
Matthew Boles	VP Medical Affairs	$454,196	$67,917	$522,113	40
Sarah Horn	Chief Nursing Officer	$440,462	$71,146	$511,608	40
Shea Corum	VP IT Operations	$319,774	$59,606	$379,380	40
Denise Hoover	VP Surgical Services	$317,684	$60,128	$377,812	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Juan Oyarzun	DIR Cardiothoracic Medicine	$1,183,341	$85,299	$1,268,640	40
Cheryl Nester Wolfe	President & CEO	$1,089,162	$60,230	$1,149,392	31.9
Katherine Jones	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$1,017,316	$81,544	$1,098,860	40
Nervin Fanous	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$1,009,720	$76,282	$1,086,002	40
Nicole Vanderheyden	Shmg Chief Medical Officer	$689,629	$93,013	$782,642	40
Ralph Yates	CMO Salem Health And Shmg	$610,012	$82,272	$692,284	40
Daniel Chen	Neurology Physician	$616,541	$68,711	$685,252	40
James Parr	Chief Financial Officer	$586,361	$94,858	$681,219	34.9
Leah Mitchell	CIO/VP Kaizen Quality & Safety	$548,027	$86,980	$635,007	40
Bahaa Wanly	Chief Operating Officer	$454,461	$78,514	$532,975	40
Laurie Barr	Chief HR Officer - End 1/19/19	$428,628	$81,077	$509,705	40
Sarah Horn	Chief Nursing Officer	$409,682	$80,553	$490,235	40
Christine Clarke	General Surgeon	$297,395	$37,620	$335,015	20
Denise Hoover	VP Surgical Services	$264,317	$64,813	$329,130	40
Shea Corum	VP IT Operations	$260,909	$63,486	$324,395	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Juan Oyarzun	DIR Cardiothoracic MED	$1,216,638	$84,437	$1,301,075	40
Cheryl Nester Wolfe	President And CEO	$1,081,556	$59,048	$1,140,604	30
Nervin Fanous	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$957,819	$76,764	$1,034,583	40
Katherine Jones	Cardiothoracic Surgeon	$914,212	$57,734	$971,946	40
Nicole Vanderheyden MD	Trauma DIR/ ASSOC CMO Shmg	$769,898	$93,002	$862,900	39
James Parr	Chief Financial Officer	$549,324	$92,187	$641,511	32
Ralph Yates	CMO Salem Health And Shmg	$534,014	$76,769	$610,783	39
Paul Coelho	Medical Director, Pain Management	$525,682	$51,448	$577,130	40
Leah Mitchell	CIO	$468,126	$75,206	$543,332	39
Andrew Furman - Term 01252019	VP Medical Affairs	$416,063	$76,745	$492,808	39
Laurie Barr	Chief Human Resources Officer	$396,897	$78,997	$475,894	30
Sarah Horn	Chief Nursing Officer	$389,773	$78,244	$468,017	39
Bahaa Wanly	Chief Operating Officer	$370,073	$72,867	$442,940	39
Christine Clarke	General Surgeon	$347,389	$45,599	$392,988	20
Denise Hoover	VP Surgical Services	$236,188	$55,488	$291,676	39

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$12K Total Given

Democratic $6,482 (54%)

Republican $4,981 (41%)

Other/PAC $605 (5%)

100 Contributions

$121 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

25 Individual Donors

Matthew Boles 3 contributions • $1,415 avg

$4,246

Brion Lutz 7 contributions • $300 avg

$2,100

Joseph Schulte 2 contributions • $250 avg

$500

Darci Hansen 2 contributions • $250 avg

$500

David Cronin 1 contribution • $500 avg

$500

Other Individual Contributors $4,222 combined

Mark Taylor

Salem, OR

$500 Total

2 Contributions

ACTBLUE HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

Darci Cimjno

Salem, OR

$463 Total

5 Contributions

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,

Krista Cooper

Salem, OR

$460 Total

9 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

Michael Gay

Salem, OR

$350 Total

1 Contribution

AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC

#10

Michael Mcfetridge

Salem, OR

$345 Total

21 Contributions

DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC N... ACTBLUE

#11

Lisa Nair

Salem, OR

$300 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS VICTORY

#12

Nathan Herigstad

Salem, OR

$247 Total

3 Contributions

TRUMP SAVE AMERICA JOINT FUNDRAI...

#13

Darci Cimino

Salem, OR

$233 Total

4 Contributions

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,

#14

Robert Dolan

Portland, OR

$200 Total

2 Contributions

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#15

Robert Hill

Salem, OR

$200 Total

2 Contributions

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#16

Brandon Winslow

Portland, OR

$150 Total

3 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#17

Evy Neff

Salem, OR

$150 Total

6 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

#18

Carrie Shelbourn

Grand Ronde, OR

$122 Total

9 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

#19

Anne Conners

Salem, OR

$105 Total

3 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

#20

Joa Johnson

Salem, OR

$100 Total

5 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

#21

Sheena Harris

Portland, OR

$100 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#22

Kathryn Nielsen

Salem, OR

$100 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS VICTORY

#23

Adrianne Santina

Mcminnville, OR

$50 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#24

Cheryl Wolfe

Salem, OR

$39 Total

2 Contributions

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC, NEVER SURRENDER,

#25

Chela Norton

Salem, OR

$8 Total

4 Contributions

FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS

Quick Insights

🏆

Most Active Donor Michael Mcfetridge with 21 contributions

💰

Highest Avg per Contribution Matthew Boles at $1,415 each

🎯

Top Recipient BOLES FOR OREGON — $4,246

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Contact

Get in touch with Salem Health

Phone

(503) 814-1938

Social

Visit Website

890 Oak Street Salem, OR 97301

Salem Health

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Identify Needs

Develop Programs

Deliver Services

Measure Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Core Services

Community Outreach

Support Programs

Team & Leadership

Cheryl R Nester Wolfe

James K Parr

Leah M Mitchell

Bahaa M Wanly

Ralph A Yates

Jonathan H Bauer

Nicole M Vanderheyden MD

Christine G Clarke MD

Sarah Horn

Shea M Corum

Jaime L Nichols

James R Bauer

Denise B Hoover

James Parr

Juan R Oyarzun MD

Nervin H Fanous MD

Eric A Laro

Brandon H Tieu MD

Matthew S Boles

Katherine A Dobler

Zennia B Ceniza

Leilani R Slama

Jennifer R Fowler

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $4,222 combined

Mark Taylor

Darci Cimjno

Krista Cooper

Michael Gay

Michael Mcfetridge

Lisa Nair

Nathan Herigstad

Darci Cimino

Robert Dolan

Robert Hill

Brandon Winslow

Evy Neff

Carrie Shelbourn

Anne Conners

Joa Johnson

Sheena Harris

Kathryn Nielsen

Adrianne Santina

Cheryl Wolfe

Chela Norton

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