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 Winchester Medical Center and Warren Memorial Hospital Awarded "A" Grades by Hospital Safety Group Monday, November 14, 2016 Two Valley Health System hospitals, Winchester Medical Center and Warren Memorial Hospital, each earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and ... Like Peas & Carrots: How Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Often Go Hand-In-Hand Thursday, November 10, 2016 Many of us saw the Tom Hanks film Forrest Gump, and can recall vividly how Forrest described his relationship with his long time girlfriend, and eventual bride Jenny. He used to say that “me and Jenny, we go together like ... Valley Health System and Area Surgeons Collaborate To Open New Ambulatory Surgery Center Monday, October 31, 2016 Valley Health System and a group of Winchester surgeons held a ceremonial groundbreaking today for the Valley Health Surgery Center (VHSC), to be built on property west of Route 37, adjacent to the Courtyard Marriott Winchester ... New Winchester Medical Center NICU Video Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Every day, new lives begin within the walls of Winchester Medical and Warren Memorial Hospital. For most parents, that means leaving the hospital a few days later and going home to start a new life as a family. For others, a ... Construction Launched on New Valley Health Urgent Care in Ranson Friday, October 7, 2016 East Mountain Health Physicians and Valley Health System broke ground today for a new Urgent Care center at 100 Oak Lee Drive, next to Panera Bread, in Ranson, WV. The 4,800 square foot facility is scheduled to open in the spring ... 11th Annual Community Safety Fair set for Saturday, September 10 Wednesday, September 7, 2016 While the 11 th annual Community Safety Fair this Saturday, September 10 promises to deliver fun, its organizers are very serious about the event’s primary purpose: prevention. Valley Health Winchester Medical Center and the ... Valley Health Celebrates Dedication of New Cancer Center Friday, August 26, 2016 After five years of planning, fundraising and construction, Valley Health dedicated its new regional cancer treatment facility at Winchester Medical Center (WMC) this morning. Hundreds of local officials, Valley Health trustees, ... Winchester Medical Center Interventional Cardiologists Among First in U.S. to Implant Naturally Dissolving Heart Stent Wednesday, August 17, 2016 The Interventional Cardiology team at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center recently became one of the first in the country to offer patients with coronary artery disease a new treatment option that literally does the intended ... Free Cardiovascular Screenings at the Shenandoah County Fair Tuesday, August 16, 2016 According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. Identifying and modifying risk factors, along with early detection, continue to be the ... Beat the Heat! Think in Threes Friday, July 22, 2016 The first true heat wave of summer 2016 will be rolling through our area this weekend. Emergency physician David J. Watts, MD, shared some advice on how to stay safe during this extreme heat. Who’s Most at Risk? Elderly ... 206 results found. 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