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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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Willamette Valley Medical Center Now Offering Virtual Childbirth Education Classes
July 1, 2022
Willamette Valley Medical Center is excited to announce the continuation of Childbirth Education classes offered to its patients. As of July 1, 2022, the hospital will offer access to virtual childbirth education classes, allowing patients a more personalized and convenient way to access valuable education and resources from the comfort...
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Here for you, men.
June 10, 2022
It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less...
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Honoring Those Who Care for Our Community
May 19, 2022
By: Lori Bergen, Chief Executive Officer, Willamette Valley Medical CenterEach May, it is my honor to take a moment to pause and reflect on the tireless work and dedication that our local healthcare teams exhibit every day of the year as they care for our community. I’m fortunate to work...
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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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