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Here to keep you moving.

Issues like knee, hip, shoulder, or back injuries can rob you of the activities you enjoy most. From sports medicine to joint repair or replacement, we’re here to address the pain and get you moving again.

Take our joint pain assessment.

Here for lung cancer screening.

If you’re a smoker or former smoker age 50-77, our simple, low-dose CT scan could be a lifesaver. It can detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective. Ask your primary care provider about a lung cancer screening.

Take our lung health assessment.

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We are excited to welcome Dr. Lauren Knapp to the hospital's medical staff.

Dr. Knapp is a distinguished obstetrician-gynecologist with an impressive academic and professional background. She pursued her education at renowned institutions, including Emory University and the Louisiana State University School of Medicine, where she also completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology. With extensive training and expertise in her specialty, Dr. Knapp is deeply committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to her patients.

In addition to providing patient-centered pregnancy care, Dr. Knapp’s clinical interests include helping her patients manage pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms, and contraception concerns. Her dedication to women's health and comprehensive care underscores her qualifications and extensive experience, making her a trusted choice in her field.

Relocating from Louisiana to Oregon, she loves spending time with her husband and two children, discovering local family-friendly hiking trails, cooking and traveling.

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Lauren Knapp, MD

Welcome to Willamette Valley Medical Center

Established in 1904, Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) has provided quality healthcare to area residents for over 100 years. WVMC is a 60-bed acute care facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology.

WVMC offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient specialized services, including: 

Our Wine Country Cafe offers nutritious and well-balanced offerings to support wellness, enhance recovery, and promote the healing process. Tasty menu options and delectable daily specials are available for guests Monday through Friday.  Breakfast is available 7:00 am to 10:00 am and Lunch is served 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 

WVMC is a part of Lifepoint Health.

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New CEO, Dewane Pace

We're thrilled to introduce our new Chief Executive Officer, Dewane Pace.

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2024 Community Benefit Report

Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of McMinnville and surrounding communities.

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Every day we see the difference we make in the lives of patients. We see how much it means to show compassion, how valuable it is to have expertise, how important it is to have a place like this in our community.

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