In the News
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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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 28, 2023
March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” – a great reminder that the food...
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 15, 2023
The 80s and 90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were introduced to the big...
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 15, 2023
We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease...
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 9, 2023
The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a...
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Michael J. Mulkey Named CEO of Willamette Valley Medical Center
October 10, 2022
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) today announced that Michael J. Mulkey has been named its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). His first day on the job is Monday, October 31. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael into his new role as CEO at WVMC” said Sandy Podley, President of LifePoint Health’s...
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Names 2022 Mercy Award Winner
September 27, 2022
Veronica Tijerina-Rangel recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.
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