In the News
No One Dies Alone
July 15, 2025
Healthcare is rooted in a profound commitment to support individuals during times of medical need. It takes someone truly exceptional to dedicate their life to this calling, and our hospital is fortunate to be filled with such individuals.
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Names 2025 Mercy Award Winner
July 10, 2025
Brandon Harris, RN, BSN, Director of Emergency Services, recognized for demonstrating compassion and providing outstanding service to patients, hospital and local community.
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Earns Another ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
July 3, 2025
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
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Heidi Banks Honored with Prestigious Patriot Award for Exceptional Support to Citizen Soldiers and Families
July 1, 2025
The Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) proudly recognized Heidi Banks, Laboratory Team Leader, with the Patriot Award for her unwavering dedication to supporting employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. The award was presented by John Monroe, a veteran and ESGR volunteer,...
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Speech Therapy Services - Welcomes New Provider
June 12, 2025
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is excited to welcome Audrey Dawson, M.S., CCC-SLP, MBA, as a full-time speech therapist. With more than 11 years of experience in skilled nursing facilities and as an on-call provider, Dawson brings valuable expertise to WVMC’s speech therapy program, which serves both inpatients and outpatients. Dawson...
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Recognized for Advanced Trauma Care
June 4, 2025
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is proud to announce that it has been designated as a Level III Trauma Center by the Oregon Health Authority Emergency Medical Services Program and is the only hospital with this designation in Yamhill, Polk, Marion, Benton, and Lincoln counties.
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Perfect Score from Oregon Health Authority’s Radiation Protection Services Division
May 15, 2025
Willamette Valley Medical Center is proud to announce the successful completion of the annual state audits conducted by the Oregon Health Authority’s Radiation Protection Services Division.
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New CEO, Dewane Pace
March 25, 2025
We're thrilled to introduce our new Chief Executive Officer, Dewane Pace.
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2024 Community Benefit Report
March 24, 2025
Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of McMinnville and surrounding communities.
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Unwarranted Care Variation Reduction (UCVR)
January 30, 2025
Willamette Valley Medical Center moves up in rankings.
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