Blog Posts in 2019 27 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next What is HARP and Why Does it Matter? Thursday, September 12, 2019 Last week, we introduced the first ever Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival being organized by Valley Health in partnership with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College on October 5th! Leading up to the event, we’ll be sharing weekly updates that provide more details on some of ... Keep Reading Fun, Free - and First Ever! Announcing the Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival Thursday, September 5, 2019 Valley Health and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College are partnering to bring area residents the first ever Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival. The fun is happening on October 5 th, 2019 from 8am-12pm at Blue Ridge’s main campus (13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV). ... Keep Reading Migraine Relief Monday, August 26, 2019 One in eight Americans experiences migraines, pulsing, throbbing, painful headaches that interfere with work, family life and other responsibilities. A visit with your primary care physician or a specialist in neurology or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) can put you on the ... Keep Reading Valley Health Providers Give Back Tuesday, July 30, 2019 This July, Valley Health Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Family Medicine | Mt. Jackson providers Jennifer Cunningham, MD and nurse practitioner, Skyler Sharp, set aside their afternoon to conduct physicals for local students. The afternoon was coordinated by Amanda Palmer, the Director of ... Keep Reading Kids and Food Allergies Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Identifying and Avoiding Food Allergy Triggers A version of this article appeared in the Spring 2019 edition of HealthLink Magazine. According to a 2018 study, approximately 8 percent of children in the United States have been diagnosed with food allergies. The most common triggers are ... Keep Reading Active Aging: How to Stay Strong and Prevent Injury in Adulthood Monday, July 15, 2019 Valley Health orthopedic surgeon, Erik Mitchell, DO, regularly treats “weekend warriors” — once star athletes in high school and college — who arrive in his office with sprains, strains, shin splints, and sometimes, more serious injuries. He knows firsthand about the ... Keep Reading Single-Incision Gallbladder Removal at Valley Health Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Staying fit is a major priority for Elizabeth Ross. This active 24-year-old loves weight-lifting work-outs – and plans to enlist in the US Air Force in 2019. But when she faced gallbladder surgery after a painful gallbladder attack, she worried it would keep her on the sidelines. It ... Keep Reading And Babies Make Ten Sunday, June 23, 2019 Five Moms on Winchester Medical Center Therapy Team Share Work – and Pregnancy – Experience “Is there something in the water?” That was the top question coworkers asked the five members of the Winchester Medical Center (WMC) inpatient therapy team who announced their ... Keep Reading Valley Health System CEO Announces Plan to Retire in 2020 Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Valley Health System President and CEO Mark H. Merrill announced to employees today that he will retire next year. He has led the region’s leading not-for-profit health system since 2009. “Valley Health has thrived under Mark’s leadership, professionalism and ... Keep Reading Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cancer: What You Should Know Friday, May 31, 2019 Pictured: Dr.'s Devin C. Flaherty and Patrick L. Wagner. Surgery is a cornerstone of treatment for many types and stages of cancer. Surgery may be a stand-alone therapy, or combined with chemotherapy and/or radiation. At Valley Health’s state-of-the-art Cancer Center, the options ... Keep Reading The Most-Googled Disease in Each State Friday, May 10, 2019 The ability to discreetly search symptoms online via search engines has revolutionized medicine as we know it. Becker’s Hospital Review, a leader in healthcare industry news and trends, recently shared “ The most-Googled disease in each state.” TermLife2Go, an independent ... Keep Reading A Partnership of Discovery Wednesday, May 1, 2019 What do a kid-friendly Valley Health ambulance, an interactive digestive tract and a poison dart frog have in common? They are all exhibits at the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, one of Valley Health’s community partners in advancing health and wellness education. Much of the ... Keep Reading The Art of Healing Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Diagnosed with a large brain tumor, artist Sally Myers has made a full recovery surrounded by expert neurosurgical and rehabilitative staff at Winchester Medical Center In the summer of 2017, Sally Myers, an artist who lives and works on a large farm near Winchester, noticed she was growing ... Keep Reading Let's Talk - A Conversation on Advance Care Planning Friday, April 5, 2019 It always seems too early until it’s too late. That's why Jodi and Tina from Valley Health joined Janet Michael, host of The Valley Today, for a conversation on advance directives and why it’s so important to have a conversation now. With National Healthcare Decisions Day ... Keep Reading Myths and Facts About Colonoscopy and Colorectal Cancer Tuesday, March 26, 2019 March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an annual rallying point for patients, caregivers and survivors to increase awareness of colorectal cancer, cancer screening and lifestyle choices that can help prevent this disease. Below are myths and facts about steps you can take that ... Keep Reading Shepherd Sorority Supports Therapeutic Play for Young Patients Through Philanthropy Friday, March 22, 2019 Being in the hospital is especially stressful for children, and providing pediatric patients with opportunities for play reduces anxiety for the patients -- and family members. Recognizing this, Winchester Medical Center’s (WMC) Pediatric team has created a safe space for play and ... Keep Reading Heart Healthy Recipes Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Bok Choy and Chicken Soup Photo courtesy of Ryan Liebe With a recipe adjustment suggested by Trisha Nashed, MD, and Daniel Alexander, DO, Winchester Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, for Valley Health’s “Cooking with the Cardiologists.” For a less spicy broth, seed the ... Keep Reading Right Care, Right Time, Right Place Tuesday, March 19, 2019 When you're feeling under the weather, it can be confusing to determine where to go for care. Lucky for you, we've built a helpful guide that you can save and reference when needed. To find a location near you, click here. Keep Reading Valley Health Employees: United in Caring Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Valley Health employees from Berkeley, Hampshire and Morgan counties in WV to Luray and Page County, VA in the south -- and everywhere in between – are “united in caring” for their communities! This generous group exceeded their 2018 fundraising goal ($120,000) for local ... Keep Reading February 20, 2019: Winter Weather Closings, Delays and Updates Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Valley Health is committed to the safety of our patients, staff and visitors. We are making all necessary preparations to maintain operations during this winter storm. Please be sure to call individual locations to confirm operating hours and current wait times before you visit. Turn to this ... Keep Reading Go Red Get Fit Challenge Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Ready to help your heart during February? Commit to getting at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity (or a combination of both), preferably spread throughout the week. Show your commitment by texting #GoRedGetFit ... Keep Reading Peer Recovery Specialists: Using their Experience to Serve Those with Substance Abuse Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Bryon Johnson (third from left) and the dedicated team of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists at Northwestern Community Services Board believe “everybody can recover,” and work with partners, including Valley Health and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition, to ... Keep Reading Valley Health Celebrates New Construction Project at Spring Mills Monday, January 28, 2019 It’s more than a building. It’s 40,000 square feet of the latest healthcare technology. It’s specialists, primary care doctors and urgent care providers driven to provide answers and care for you. It’s nurses and staff who are dedicated to keeping the community that ... Keep Reading Top 100 Hospital Rating for Winchester Medical Center Neurosurgery and Spine Programs Monday, January 28, 2019 Winchester Medical Center was recently included on Becker's Healthcare list (2018) of the top 100 hospitals and health systems in the U.S. with great neurosurgery and spine programs! Becker's Healthcare, the leading source of cutting-edge business and legal information for healthcare ... Keep Reading Setting SMART Fitness Goals! Thursday, January 24, 2019 Many people make New Years fitness goals. However, a majority of these goals end up falling short because not all goals are created equal. Putting the SMART method of goals setting into action can help you achieve what you set out to do, whether that’s losing weight, improving ... Keep Reading 27 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Recognized as a Standard Treatment Option for Type 2 Diabetes Thursday, July 21, 2016 Millions of Americans struggle with obesity, which can cause other complications such as diabetes, high-blood pressure, sleep apnea and even cancer. It can often rob people of their self-esteem and self-worth, causing feelings of ... Winchester Medical Center Completes Area's First TAVR Heart Valve Replacement In New "Hybrid Room" Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Valley Health’s Heart & Vascular Center at Winchester Medical Center has opened a new state-of-the-art surgical suite, or “hybrid room,” and completed its first minimally invasive heart valve replacement ... Virginia Allows Production of Medical Marijuana Oil for Epilepsy Treatment - WHAG Thursday, July 7, 2016 Dr. Paul Lyons, epileptologist at Winchester Neurological Consultants, discusses ongoing clinical trials and the importance of medical marijuana oil for epilepsy treatment. Click here to read the entire story from WHAG TV. Valley Health Winchester Medical Center Leader Earns Promotion Thursday, June 9, 2016 Grady W. (Skip) Philips, III, FACHE, chief operating officer of Winchester Medical Center (WMC) and a system-level senior vice president, has been promoted to president of Valley Health’s flagship hospital. Mark H. Merrill, ... Valley Home Care in Winchester, Virginia merges with Advanced Home Care Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Advanced Home Care is pleased to announce a merger with Valley Home Care, based in Winchester, Virginia. Valley Home Care, owned by Valley Health System, has provided home medical equipment and services for more than 30 years in ... Valley Health Restructures Its Governance Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Regional Not-for-Profit Consolidates Oversight to Advance Consistent Service and Quality Winchester, VA, May 10, 2016 -- The Valley Health System Board of Trustees announced today that the boards of its four Virginia hospitals -- ... Valley Health Names New President for West Virginia Hospitals Monday, April 11, 2016 Valley Health President and CEO Mark H. Merrill and Brad Close, Chairman of the Board of Hampshire Memorial Hospital and War Memorial Hospital, announced Thursday that Thomas S. Kluge has accepted the position of president of ... Valley Health System Recognized for Workplace Health & Prevention Monday, March 21, 2016 Valley Health System has been awarded the WorkHealthy America Excellence Recognition for reaching the highest standards in workplace health and prevention. The health system is the first in Virginia and West Virginia, and one of ... Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital Preserves Critical Access Hospital Designation Friday, March 18, 2016 Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital (PMH) has been notified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that its designation as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) remains intact. The federal government’s ... Enjoy a Free Date with Diabetes March 17 at South Branch Inn Monday, March 14, 2016 The Hampshire County Diabetes Coalition invites the community to a new free event -- “A Date with Diabetes” – this Thursday, March 17, from 6-9 p.m. at the South Branch Inn in Romney. The evening will feature ... 206 results found. Viewing page 19 of 21. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 . . . 17 18 19 20 21 Next