A Fond Farewell to Dr. Thompson and Dr. Johnson
This month marks a major milestone for Willamette ENT as we say goodbye—and offer our deepest thanks—to Dr. Thompson and Dr. Johnson, who are both retiring after many years of dedicated service to our clinic and the Salem community. Decades of Compassionate Care Dr. Thompson joined Willamette ENT in 1987, followed by Dr. Johnson in…
Willamette ENT Wraps Up Another Successful Holiday Food Drive
As the holiday season arrives, our team at Willamette ENT is once again reminded of the incredible generosity within our clinic and our patient community. From November 10 through December 5, we held our annual Holiday Food Drive—and thanks to the kindness of staff and patients alike, it was a great success! Over 1,000 Items…
Help Us Spread Holiday Cheer—Join Willamette ENT’s Food Drive!
The holiday season is a time for giving, and this year, the Willamette ENT team is coming together to support our neighbors through a community food drive, running from November 10 through December 5. We invite our patients, families and friends to join us in helping local families who are facing food insecurity. All donations…
Willamette ENT Visits with Community at Riverfront Family Fest
Willamette ENT had a blast at the 2025 Riverfront Family Fest put on by Family Building Blocks! More than 4,000 community members attended this year’s family festival, one of Salem’s largest child-friendly events. The festival featured more than 65 vendors, each with different hands-on activities to promote well-being for children and parents in the community….
September Is Suicide Prevention Month
Organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the goal of Suicide Prevention Month is to raise awareness, spread hope and facilitate action. Though Willamette ENT primarily focuses on concerns related to the ears, nose and throat, we are dedicated to providing resources to those who express suicidal or self-harm ideation. The following local organizations…
Willamette ENT Participates in Camp Silver Creek Golf Fundraiser
The YMCA Camp Silver Creek Golf Tournament was a hole-in-one for the Willamette ENT team. Dr. Donovan, Mitchell Gore, Tom Chambers and Jason Beyrouty participated in the event on Monday, July 14, a fundraiser for youths attending Camp Silver Creek. Our golf team placed fourth gross overall, finishing 11 under par. While they played their game,…
Mark Your Calendars for the Riverfront Family Fest
Willamette ENT is excited to participate in Family Building Blocks’ Riverfront Family Fest. One of the largest child-friendly community events in Salem, this health fair is free to attend and scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Riverfront Park. At our booth, kids will have the opportunity to participate in an…
Visit Us Around Town
Along with providing expert and empathetic care, Willamette ENT is also dedicated to giving back to our community. We look forward to meeting our neighbors at the following events: Our sponsorship for the YMCA golf tournament will support scholarships for local children attending Camp Silver Creek. The FBB Riverfront Family Fest is a free resource…
Tips for Managing Your Asthma in the Spring
As a chronic lung disease, asthma affects those who have it year-round, though symptoms may be worse in the spring. The condition causes airways in the lungs to become inflamed and swollen, making them particularly sensitive to springtime triggers like pollen. Symptoms of Asthma If you have asthma, you may experience: If your symptoms suddenly…
Can Sinus Inflammation Affect the Brain?
A recent study shows that people with chronic sinusitis don’t just have to contend with a stuffy nose and headache; sinusitis can also cause trouble with focus and lead to depression and other symptoms that indicate the brain is affected as well. The study was published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in April 2021….
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