In the News
Willamette Valley Medical Center Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
August 17, 2023
Connie Rolfe recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Adds StepOne Service for Patients Battling Addiction
July 14, 2023
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is now offering StepOne ServiceTM which is an inpatient, hospital-based 3- to 5-day Acute Withdrawal Management service available to adults requiring medical management of withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and/or opioids. "Across the nation, substance use disorder impacts millions of people and their families. The good news...
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
June 29, 2023
School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to...
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
June 23, 2023
In 2021 there was a 5-year difference between the average lifespans of women and men, and this gap has remained steady over decades, even as medical practices change. What explains this health gap? Much of this difference comes down to how we think about our health, and how we take care...
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Undergoes Major Expansion Project
June 9, 2023
H.R. Hoover, MD, Cancer Center to upgrade treatment technology, renovate existing space
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Tracy Autler named Chief Nursing Officer of Willamette Valley Medical Center
June 6, 2023
McMinnville, OR. June 6, 2023 – Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) announced today that Tracy Autler has been named Chief Nursing Officer at WVMC, effective June 19, 2023. “We are so excited to welcome Tracy into this important leadership role,” said Michael Mulkey, Chief Executive Officer of WVMC. “In addition to...
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Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams, and EMS Partners
May 12, 2023
By: Michael Mulkey, Chief Executive Officer, Willamette Valley Medical Center A career in healthcare is not for the faint of heart. It requires strength, determination, courage, and a selfless regard for others. Over the past few years, healthcare workers have faced an increasingly challenging work environment as our industry has undergone...
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Tony Lopez Named 2022 Employee of the Year
April 26, 2023
We are proud to announce the recipient of our 2022 Employee of the Year award – Tony Lopez! Tony has worked at WVMC for over 7 years and currently supports our teams as Pharmacist. As a member of our care team, Tony epitomizes the very essence of providing high-quality care,...
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Safely Managing Your Medications Promotes Personal and Community Health
April 21, 2023
By: Lyle Trone, PHARMD, Director of Pharmacy, Willamette Valley Medical Center Medications are often an essential part of healing from an illness or injury and can be critical to treating ongoing health conditions. Unfortunately, medications can create dangerous and harmful situations for yourself and your community if used incorrectly or disposed...
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Updated Masking Guidelines Effective April 3
March 31, 2023
Effective April 3, 2023, Willamette Valley Medical Center will implement a “mask optional” policy throughout its facilities.
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