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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 9, 2021
There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all too true. A survey cited in a 2019 article from AARP found that only half of the men surveyed get regular check-ups and 72 percent preferred...
read moreHonoring our Healthcare Heroes
May 13, 2021
What is a hero? Maya Angelou famously said, “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.”
read moreWillamette Valley Medical Center Launches Provider Referral Line
April 5, 2021
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is excited to announce the launch of HealthyHub™ Find a Doctor, a new provider referral line service (PRL). This new tool will make it easier for patients to find the health care services they need within our community. Patients looking for a provider can call...
read moreCOVID-19 Vaccines: It’s Time to Roll Up Your Sleeve
March 22, 2021
As more and more of our neighbors become #VaccineHeroes, you may have some questions about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. Check out answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines and learn what you need to know about this powerful chance to put the...
read morePrevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries
March 17, 2021
As the saying goes, “accidents happen,” but by taking simple steps and practicing safe behaviors, you can help yourself and others stay injury-free. Learn how with Dr. Kyle Shaver, WVMC Emeregency Department Physician.
read moreWillamette Valley Medical Center Named 2021 Top Rural & Community Hospital
March 8, 2021
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) has been named one of the 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for the fifth consecutive year. Regarded as the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance, the annual Top...
read more28 Days of Heart: Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
February 1, 2021
If the classic shape of a heart pops into your mind when you think of February, you’re not alone. With Valentine’s Day falling at the exact mid-point of the month, stores are filled with heart-shaped cards, candy and more to celebrate the annual holiday of love. But there’s another reason...
read moreWillamette Valley Medical Center to Display Emergency Department Wait Times
January 11, 2021
Minutes matter when it comes to saving lives, and for this reason, Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is committed to providing high quality emergency care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to our community. Part of this commitment involves keeping our community informed; we want you to know...
read moreCelebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family, and your community healthy this holiday season
December 14, 2020
The last month of the year is traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends, and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow...
read moreCOVID-19 Update: A Message to Our Community
November 16, 2020
Willamette Valley Medical Center’s top priority continues to be protecting the health and safety of our patients, providers, employees, and the communities we serve. Like our fellow healthcare providers, we continue to be challenged by the concerning trend of COVID-19 in our local community and across the nation. The number...
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