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Willamette Valley Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
May 17, 2022
McMinnville, OR. May 10, 2022 – Willamette Valley Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Willamette Valley Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,”...
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 12, 2022
by Philip Zald, MD Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a...
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 7, 2022
If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and remember trying to rush through your homework to watch that night’s Must-See TV lineup, a colonoscopy may be a must-screen for you.
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How Healthy is Your Heart?
February 22, 2022
Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – about one...
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Community Healthcare Leaders: Know Where to Go to Access Care & When to Call 9-1-1
January 21, 2022
As healthcare leaders in our community, we continue to be challenged by the concerning trend of COVID-19 in our region. Oregon and Yamhill County have seen a rapid acceleration of COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks – even reaching an all-time high across our state since the beginning of...
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2022
January 5, 2022
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is ringing in 2022 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds and 6 ounces and measuring 19 inches, Lincoln was born to Elizabeth and Andrew, Tuesday, January 4, at 2:46 pm. “We are so excited to finally meet our little boy!” said Dad. Seeing...
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Implements No-Visitor Policy
December 29, 2021
Due to increased COVID-19 activity in our region, Willamette Valley Medical Center will be enforcing a no-visitor policy for all inpatient units and outpatient areas effective Thursday, December 30.
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Dr. Tamme Davis Joins Willamette Valley Medical Center Team
December 8, 2021
Noted OB-GYN physician brings more than two decades of women’s health care expertise to Yamhill County
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
November 10, 2021
Willamette Valley Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Willamette Valley Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “Every day, our teams focus on putting quality and safety first,” said Lori Bergen, Chief Executive Officer at Willamette...
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Diabetes 101: What You Should Know
November 1, 2021
Diabetes is one of the biggest health issues facing Americans today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. That’s one in 10 Americans. And one in four of those who have it don’t know they have it....
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