WFMC Health

02/20/2026

Healthcare should be about people... not profit.

Dr. Oleg Balter shares why being part of WFMC Health matters to him: caring for underserved communities, supporting hardworking families in Salem, and working in a place where patients always come first.

If you’re looking for compassionate, community-centered primary care in Salem, Oregon, we’d love to welcome you.

We are accepting new patients! Learn more at wfmchealth.org.

02/19/2026

Welcoming a baby into the world is one of life’s most incredible milestones, but it also brings significant changes to your body and daily routine. Many new mothers wonder when and how they can resume exercising after giving birth. While getting active again can have numerous benefits, it’s important to do so at the right time and in a way that prioritizes healing. Your postpartum recovery is a personal journey, and there’s no one-size-fits-all timeline.

https://wfmchealth.org/maternity-health-care/when-and-how-to-start-exercising-again-after-birth/

02/19/2026

What does patient centered care truly look like?

In our latest provider spotlight interview, WFMC Health explores meaningful topics like listening first, building trust, and supporting long term wellness.

This conversation dives into the philosophy behind compassionate healthcare and why strong provider patient relationships matter more than ever.

If you are interested in learning more about the values shaping care at WFMC Health, we invite you to read the full article:

https://wfmchealth.org/provider-spotlights/meet-oleg-balter-md/

02/18/2026

What does “full-scope” family medicine really mean?

For Dr. Oleg Balter, it means caring for patients of all ages—building long-term relationships, performing procedures, and growing alongside the clinic and the community he serves.

At WFMC Health in Salem, Oregon, our providers are empowered to practice comprehensive family medicine in a connected, continuous, and patient-centered way.

If you're looking for primary care that grows with you and your family, we’re currently accepting new patients. Learn more at wfmchealth.org.

02/17/2026

Get to know Dr. Oleg Balter, a full-scope family medicine physician at WFMC Health in Salem, Oregon.

In this interview, Dr. Balter shares his unconventional journey into healthcare, what led him to practice full-scope family medicine, and why building long-term relationships with patients matters to him. You’ll learn how he approaches care for patients of all ages and why serving Salem’s hardworking community through a mission-driven clinic is important to him.

Dr. Oleg Balter is a family medicine physician at WFMC Health who believes deeply in connection, continuity, and caring for the whole person. He brings a Meet Oleg Balter, MD, a family medicine physician at WFMC Health in Salem, Oregon. Learn about his journey into healthcare, his patient-centered a...

02/16/2026

Dr. Nitish Jagpal believes proactive, preventive care is one of the most important gifts we can give our children. From routine checkups to early guidance, prevention helps set kids up for lifelong health.

👉 Read more about his approach to pediatric care: https://wfmchealth.org/provider-spotlights/meet-nitish-jagpal-md/

02/13/2026

“I have always wanted a career where I could make a direct impact on people's lives.”

Inspired by watching his father care for patients, Dr. Nitish Jagpal knew early on that healthcare was his calling. But it was during medical school that he felt drawn to pediatrics.

He loves working with kids and believes that in pediatrics, prevention is better than cure.

Now he’s serving families in Salem, Oregon at WFMC Health.

02/12/2026

If you’re helping a loved one manage their health, you may be part of an incredible group known as family caregivers. While the term “family caregiver” might sound formal, it simply refers to someone who provides care for a family member who is elderly, disabled, or managing a chronic illness. You might assist them with everyday activities, support their medical needs, or provide emotional comfort. Many caregivers don’t even realize they’re filling this role—it’s simply what they do out of love and responsibility.

If you’re helping a loved one manage their health, you may be part of an incredible group known as family caregivers. While the term “family caregiver”

02/11/2026

What makes a great pediatrician?
Dr. Nitish Jagpal believes families deserve a doctor who is kind, who listens, and who they can trust.

At WFMC Health in Salem, Oregon, he takes time to hear each family’s story, answer questions, and make sure parents leave feeling confident and supported.

When patients feel satisfied at the end of a visit, that’s when he knows it went well.

02/10/2026

Get to know Dr. Nitish Jagpal, a board-certified pediatrician at WFMC Health in Salem, Oregon.

In this interview, Dr. Nitish Jagpal reflects on how watching his father care for patients shaped his calling to medicine, what motivates him every day as a pediatrician, and how he strives to make every child feel safe, heard, and supported at every stage of growth.

Meet Dr. Nitish Jagpal, a board-certified pediatrician at WFMC Health in Salem. He cares for children from newborn through age 18, with a focus on listening, trust, and making kids feel safe and supported. Meet Dr. Nitish Jagpal, a board-certified pediatrician at WFMC Health in Salem, Oregon. Learn....

02/09/2026

Can you trust the health advice you find online? Amy Whitsa, PA-C weighs in 👀

02/06/2026

Feeling heard matters. 💙

Amy Whitsa, PA-C believes every patient deserves the time, attention, and respect to share their concerns and feel confident in their care.

WFMC Health is accepting new patients. Contact us today to get started.