ABOUT SALEM

HEALTH SERVICES
Salem’s hospital is a 59 bed hospital with extended care, kidney dialysis center, obstetrics, a hospital managed ambulance system (ACLS) and air ambulance. There are 11 resident physicians and 21 consulting specialists. Salem offers 1 skilled nursing home, 1 semi-skilled nursing home, 1 residential care center, several boarding homes and hospice services. The County Health Center, Quickcare (after hours clinic), home health services and Southeast Missouri Community Treatment Center are available if needed. There are 5 dental offices and 2 eye clinics.

SENIOR PROGRAMS
Some of the local programs designed to assist seniors are a nutrition center, a senior housing project, a senior transportation service and the Adult Activity Center.

SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES
The programs for those with special needs include Sheltered Workshop, a State School (for the developmentally disabled), Adult Activity Center, assisted Living Program and respite services.

CHURCHES
Salem is a very spiritual community. The Salem/Dent County Area is home to approximately 80 churches including most major denominations.

PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Salem Public Library is an important part of the community and offers a variety of library material for use, including computers and public internet access.

ZONING
The City of Salem has zoning. Dent County does not have zoning.

SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES
The programs for those with special needs include Sheltered Workshop, a State School (for the developmentally disabled), Adult Activity Center, assisted Living Program and respite services.

AREA BUSINESS
Businesses in the Salem/Dent County Area include 3 chain department stores, 3 chain grocery stores, numerous specialty clothing and gift shops, 4 auto parts stores, antique shops, craft shops, 3 cut and sew plants, a food service distribution center, charcoal manufacturing, timber industry, tourism, cottage industries, mining, a battery recycling center and 4 full service banks.

CLUBS AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES Salem has numerous social and service clubs and many Fraternal Organizations. There are organized t-ball, softball, basketball and soccer leagues. Other activities in the area include fishing, hunting (deer, turkey and small game), canoeing, swimming, bowling, miniature golf and train riding. There is public pool in the city park, a city owned gymnasium and the country club offers its members a golf course and other activities.

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