Fun, Free - and First Ever! Announcing the Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival 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 5th, 2019 from 8am-12pm at Blue Ridge’s main campus (13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV). Valley Health seeks to serve communities by improving health. For over 25 years, we have furthered this mission by sponsoring health and wellness festivals within the region that have connected thousands of residents with free or discounted medical screenings and healthy lifestyles education. We are excited to continue this tradition by partnering withBlue Ridge Community and Technical College to bring the Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival to Martinsburg on October 5, 2019! “This family friendly event will provide a variety of health-related services and activities that will help residents improve their well-being in an accessible, affordable, and fun manner,” said Kristy Shannon, Director of Valley Health Urgent Care in the Eastern Panhandle. “As Valley Health continues to expand the services for residents in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, we’re very excited to bring the health and wellness festival to Martinsburg.” The festival will offer many free health screenings and discounted lab work will be offered, along with demonstrations and healthy culinary delights sure to be enjoyed by all ages. Some of the screenings and information sessions being provided include: Heart Attack Risk Program (HARP) - find out where you stand on a number of modifiable risk factors CIMT Screening- helps identify those at higher risk for cardiovascular disease in its earlier and most treatable stages using a noninvasive ultrasound 12 Lead EKG Screening - records the electrical activity of your heart to check for signs of heart disease. A cardiologist from Panhandle Cardiology and Vascular Medicine will be on-hand to provide results Metabolic & Bariatric Program - Learn about our program that not only guides patients through the weight loss process, but also gives them the tools to succeed in keeping the weight off. And much, much more, including many activities for children! Keep an eye out on the Valley Health blog and Facebook page to learn more about select services and activities that will be offered at this first ever event! 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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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Fun, Free - and First Ever! Announcing the Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival 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 5th, 2019 from 8am-12pm at Blue Ridge’s main campus (13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV). Valley Health seeks to serve communities by improving health. For over 25 years, we have furthered this mission by sponsoring health and wellness festivals within the region that have connected thousands of residents with free or discounted medical screenings and healthy lifestyles education. We are excited to continue this tradition by partnering withBlue Ridge Community and Technical College to bring the Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival to Martinsburg on October 5, 2019! “This family friendly event will provide a variety of health-related services and activities that will help residents improve their well-being in an accessible, affordable, and fun manner,” said Kristy Shannon, Director of Valley Health Urgent Care in the Eastern Panhandle. “As Valley Health continues to expand the services for residents in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, we’re very excited to bring the health and wellness festival to Martinsburg.” The festival will offer many free health screenings and discounted lab work will be offered, along with demonstrations and healthy culinary delights sure to be enjoyed by all ages. Some of the screenings and information sessions being provided include: Heart Attack Risk Program (HARP) - find out where you stand on a number of modifiable risk factors CIMT Screening- helps identify those at higher risk for cardiovascular disease in its earlier and most treatable stages using a noninvasive ultrasound 12 Lead EKG Screening - records the electrical activity of your heart to check for signs of heart disease. A cardiologist from Panhandle Cardiology and Vascular Medicine will be on-hand to provide results Metabolic & Bariatric Program - Learn about our program that not only guides patients through the weight loss process, but also gives them the tools to succeed in keeping the weight off. And much, much more, including many activities for children! Keep an eye out on the Valley Health blog and Facebook page to learn more about select services and activities that will be offered at this first ever event! Categories Featured Post Hampshire Memorial Hospital War Memorial Hospital Warren Memorial Hospital Winchester Medical Center