April Is Move More Month
Sponsored by the American Heart Association, Move More Month in April is a great time to start incorporating more physical activity into your life. While staying active is essential for everyone, it’s especially crucial for hearing loss patients. That’s because recent studies supported by the National Institute on Aging have found that when compared to…
Here’s Why Spring Allergies Are Arriving Earlier
If it feels like your seasonal allergies are starting sooner and hitting harder, you’re not imagining it. Across the U.S., spring allergy season is beginning earlier, lasting longer and causing more intense symptoms. A recent analysis reviewed 30 studies and highlighted how climate change has altered pollen seasons and concentrations—and the impact this has had…
Is It Allergies or a Cold Snap Reaction?
The space between winter and spring can bring a lot of confusion about what your symptoms mean: flu season isn’t over yet, allergy season is starting and the inconsistent weather we get this time of year can have all kinds of effects on your sinuses. If you have a sniffly nose, you may be wondering…
Tips for Soothing a Dry Winter Throat
Winter is cozy-up-at-home season, a time for wearing comfy sweaters, curling up on the couch and kicking back with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s also when you’re likely to experience a dry throat, which can put a damper on your plans. What Can Cause the Condition When you breathe in air, your nose and mouth…
Heart Health May Improve With Regular Sleep
February is American Heart Month, a great time to focus on how to help your heart stay healthy. One simple way is to make sure you get regular sleep. Having a regular sleep schedule is important for everyone, but research shows it’s even more crucial if you are recovering from heart failure. A study from…
New Year, New Hearing, New You!
When a new year begins, many of us set resolutions to live healthier and feel happier. If these goals resonate with you, there’s a powerful but often overlooked way to achieve them: Improve your hearing. Why Hearing Health Matters Ensuring you hear well is crucial for your overall well-being. Research shows that people with untreated…
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….
“Had a great experience. Got in very quick and felt safe with covid protocol! Everyone was extremely nice.”