Blog Posts in 2019

The Most-Googled Disease in Each State

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 ...

A Partnership of Discovery

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 ...

The Art of Healing

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 ...

Let's Talk - A Conversation on Advance Care Planning

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 ...

Myths and Facts About Colonoscopy and Colorectal Cancer

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 ...

Shepherd Sorority Supports Therapeutic Play for Young Patients Through Philanthropy

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 ...

Heart Healthy Recipes

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 ...

Right Care, Right Time, Right Place

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.

Valley Health Employees: United in Caring

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 ...

February 20, 2019: Winter Weather Closings, Delays and Updates

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 ...