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Join us in welcoming Adrita Ashraf, MD, to Valley Health Primary Care | Jubal Early as a primary care provider. Dr. Ashraf completed medical school at Ibrahim Medical College. She completed a three-year Internal Medicine residency at Northeastern Health System in Oklahoma. Having resided in Virginia with her family for over a decade, Dr. Ashraf is deeply committed to serving her community. Dr. Ashraf focuses on providing holistic care and fostering long-term relationships with her patients.

Dr. Ashraf is currently scheduling appointments for new patient consultations. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Ashraf, or to schedule an appointment, please call 540-536-5500.

Join us in welcoming Veronica Bujdos, DO, to Valley Health Palliative Care. Dr. Bujdos completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton Hill Campus. She then completed a Family Medicine Residency at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in New York. Her passion for palliative care led her to complete her Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in North Carolina. Dr. Bujdos developed a keen interest in palliative care early in her clinical experience. She focuses on supporting patients and their families during serious illness and helping them navigate the difficult decisions that arise. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Bujdos.

Join us in welcoming Aubrey Huffman, FNP, to Valley Health! Aubrey is a family nurse practitioner at Valley Health Family Medicine | Hedgesville.

Aubrey is currently scheduling appointments for new patient consultations. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Huffman, or to schedule an appointment, please call 304-754-7160.

Tune in to the Tourism Tuesday podcast to hear all about the fresh produce, local vendors, and vibrant community spirit that makes Wi******er Medical Center's Farmer's Market a must-visit event every week! Our own Joy Dovel, Gift Shop Manager and Coordinator at Valley Health, recently joined Janet Michael to talk about our weekly Farmer's Market held in the beautiful courtyard at WMC. 🍅🥕🥬

Don't forget to stop by the Farmer's Market, located right outside the Wi******er Medical Center cafeteria, in the courtyard, and support our local farmers and artisans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See you there! 👩‍🌾

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The Valley Today: Wi******er Medical Center's Farmer's Market: Bringing Fresh and Local to Healthcare Our conversation for Tourism Tuesday welcomes Joy Dovel, the gift shop manager and coordinator for the .  The farmer's market is a relatively new initiative at , running every Wednesday from May through October, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Joy explains that the idea was conceived by Dan Cornish from th...

Join us in welcoming Janet Stely, DNP, FNP, to Valley Health Family Medicine | Inwood as a family nurse practitioner.

Janet earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from Shepherd University. Originally from Charles Town, WV, she now resides in Berkeley County and is enthusiastic about serving her community.

Janet is currently scheduling appointments for new patient consultations. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Stely or to schedule an appointment, please call 304-821-9011.

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Campers at Valley Health's Camp Follow the Leader are finishing up their week-long adventure today. Camp Follow the Leader is a special summer day camp for children ages 6-10 with disabilities and/or physical, sensory, emotional, social, and/or developmental challenges. The Wi******er Star covered the camp on Wednesday when campers got an up-close and personal look, including a visit from the Valley Health helicopter.

Campers delight in helicopter visit at Camp Follow the Leader A cascade of emergency services vehicles arrived at Bethel Lutheran Church Wednesday morning, responding to a call for hands-on activities and summer camp fun.

✏️Back-to-school season is already upon us! We are so grateful to everyone who generously donated to our local schools, ensuring that children are well-equipped for their first day.📒

Feeling under the weather and not sure where to go? 🏥 Tune into the latest episode of The Valley Today Podcast where host Janet Michael chats with Dr. Vanessa Banks, Medical Director for Valley Health Urgent Care, and Kristy Shannon, Senior Director of Urgent Care.

The Valley Today: Community Health: Urgent Care or Emergency Room? As part of our community health partnership with , this month we discuss when you should visit an , or the Emergency Room. Our conversation with Dr. Vanessa Banks, Medical Director for the Southern Region for Valley Health Urgent Care systems, and Kristy Shannon, Senior Director of Urgent Care for V...

Did you know that patients treated at NAPRC-accredited hospitals experience significantly better outcomes? Or that only 3.3% of eligible hospitals are accredited? Wi******er Medical Center has been NAPRC-accredited since 2021, when it became the first hospital in the tri-state area to attain this accreditation.

Valley Health’s Re**al Cancer Program is designed to provide comprehensive care to patients with re**al cancer by using a multidisciplinary, coordinated team approach. Learn more about the study that shows improved surgical outcomes for patients treated at hospitals accredited for re**al cancer center.

Study Shows Improved Surgical Outcomes for Patients Treated at Hospitals Accredited for Re**al Cancer Surgery Valley Health’s Re**al Cancer Program is designed to provide comprehensive care to patients with re**al cancer by using a multidisciplinary, coordinated team approach.

Your health is too important to delay. Early detection saves lives, and a 30-minute appointment could give you peace of mind. Schedule your screening mammogram at a location near you online at valleyhealthlink.com/mammo or via phone at 855-724-3384.

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Join us in welcoming Cami Good, MD, to Valley Health Primary Care | Jubal Early as a primary care provider. Dr. Good attended medical school at the Medical University of the Americas. She completed her family medicine residency through Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Good is dedicated to comprehensive healthcare, preventative medicine, patient education, and fostering lasting relationships with patients and their families to promote wellness within the community.

Dr. Good is currently scheduling appointments for new patient consultations. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/CamiGood, or to schedule an appointment, please call 540-536-5500.

Earlier this morning, a global IT system failure impacted many industries and businesses across the country. Valley Health experienced select system issues, and our IT teams worked diligently to bring applications back online. All patient appointments and procedures were able to proceed as scheduled, and we are happy to report that most systems at Valley Health are now fully operational. While many other industries and organizations were challenged today, Valley Health was able to continue providing uninterrupted care for patients in our community. Thank you to our dedicated care team for their commitment to delivering safe, effective, uninterrupted care for patients, no matter the obstacles.

Join us in welcoming Jeffrey T. Cope, MD, FACC, FACS, as a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with Valley Health Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Dr. Cope has a wealth of experience in heart surgery, having performed over 5,000 adult cardiac operations in his career to date. His special interests include all-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting; complex mitral valve repair; minimally invasive approaches to valve surgery; and surgery for atrial fibrillation (AFib). He attended medical school at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, followed by residency and fellowship, both at University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Dr. Cope is currently accepting new patients. For more information visit https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/find-a-doctor/jeffrey-t-cope-md/ or contact Valley Health Cardiothoracic Surgeons at 540-536-6721.

U.S. News & World Report has once again named Wi******er Medical Center a Best Regional Hospital in Virginia and the highest ranked hospital in the Shenandoah Valley region for 2024-2025.

WMC was recognized as ‘High Performing’ in 10 common adult procedures and conditions, reflecting performance in the top decile in the nation. WMC also earned a national ‘High Performing’ rating in Urology, placing us in the top 10% nationwide for handling complex and challenging urologic cases.

Thank you to the dedicated care team at WMC that makes all of this possible for patients in our community!

U.S. News & World Report Names Wi******er Medical Center Among Best Hospitals in VA Wi******er Medical Center (WMC) has been named a 2024 - 2025 Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report and recognized as “High Performing” for 10 common adult procedures and conditions.

Valley Health opened a new walk-in care location in Berryville! Valley Health Urgent Care Express | Berryville, located at 322 N. Buckmarsh St. is now open. The new location will provide convenient care for those with minor injuries and illnesses.

Valley Health Urgent Care Express | Berryville is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sunday. Patients may check in online, see a full list of locations and learn more by visiting www.vhurgentcare.com.

Valley Health opens an Urgent Care Express in Berryville BERRYVILLE — Wi******er-based Valley Health has opened its first urgent care facility in the town of Berryville.

Valley Health Lab Services | Jubal Early, inside of the Urgent Care Center, has moved to a new location! Now located at: 519 West Jubal Early Dr., Suite 104, Wi******er, VA 22601. Our dedicated lab team still offers the same walk-in services including prescribed lab work, routine blood draws, and more at our newly renovated space.

Valley Health Lab Services | West Jubal Early is open Monday-Friday 7 AM – 5 PM. Visit valleyhealthlink.com/LabServices or call 540-536-7180 for more information.

In a recent credit analysis, S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Valley Health’s financial stability and performance, issuing an A+ rating. In addition, Moody’s Investor Services has also reaffirmed its A1 rating, reflecting Valley Health’s consistently stable operating performance.

Valley Health System Receives Reaffirmation of its Credit Ratings from Moody’s and S&P Global

Dr. Emmanuel Ekanem, a cardiac electrophysiologist with Wi******er Cardiology and Vascular Medicine | Valley Health, was the lead investigator in groundbreaking clinical research surrounding the study of pulsed field ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). He is the lead author of a new paper, published today in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine, entitled 'Safety of pulsed field ablation in more than 17,000 patients with atrial fibrillation in the MANIFEST-17K study.' This study has significant implications for the newly FDA approved nonthermal ablation technology, which utilizes ultrarapid electrical pulses with preferentiality for myocardial tissue to treat AFib. This innovative new technology reduces the risk of injury to surrounding cardiac tissue and procedure times. Dr. Ekanem and global colleagues across Europe played an important part in establishing the safety profile for this new technology. Congratulations to Dr. Ekanem on this important publication!

Read the full study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03114-3

The North Tower Main Level Entrance has reopened at Wi******er Medical Center. Use this entrance to visit patients in rooms with a 4-digit number and to access the Emergency Department. Labor & Delivery patients and their Care Partner can access the North Tower at the Main Level and continue to use the Level 2 Skywalk to enter the North Tower from Parking Garage 2. Visitors should proceed to the Information Desk on the Main (M) level of the North Tower. Photo ID is needed to receive a daily visitor badge. Once badged, the Guest Services team will help you find your destination within the hospital. If entering the North Tower to visit a patient located in the South Tower, a member of the Guest Services team will assist you.

The next blood drive is on Tuesday, July 9th in the Valley Health Cancer Center Conference Room, located on Wi******er Medical Center's campus at 400 Campus Boulevard in Wi******er, VA. Book your appointment between the hours of 9AM and 1:30PM by clicking https://bit.ly/WMC0709 and receive an Olympic-themed cooling towel!

Wi******er Medical Center Outpatient Behavioral Health Services now offers child and adolescent services at their new location, 337 Westside Station Drive. Call 540-536-4881 to schedule an appointment to receive a comprehensive assessment by a member of their mental health therapy team. Individual outpatient therapy is available for youth and their families.

Happy Fourth of July! We wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday.

Too much sun can lead to overheating. That's why it's important to know the symptoms of heatstroke and heat exhaustion and what to do when your body temperature gets too high.

Overheating: Signs, Symptoms and What to Do Overheating can be a dangerous byproduct of the summer sun.

Come join us at the WMC Courtyard Farmer's Market every Wednesday this summer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! 🍏 Located at Wi******er Medical Center cafeteria courtyard, it's the perfect spot to stock up on fresh produce and other local goodies.

🍎 Our market offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as delicious baked goods and beautiful bouquets of freshly cut flowers. Plus, we have sustainably farmed meats from local farms for all your summer grilling needs. 🌻

Valley Health Urgent Care's Virtual Visits are a convenient way to receive the care you need from the comfort of your own home. Our dedicated providers will discuss your symptoms, diagnose, and treat minor illnesses and symptoms.

Visit valleyhealthlink.com/VirtualVisit to learn more and begin your virtual visit.

Virtual Visit | Valley Health With locations in Virginia, West Virginia & Maryland, Valley Health is proud to provide innovative health services to local communities. Learn more.

Over the last year, Dr. Emmanuel Ekanem, a cardiac electrophysiologist with Wi******er Cardiology and Vascular Medicine | Valley Health, and colleagues Daniel Alexander, DO, and Todd Teigeler, MD, been using a leading-edge technology to address atrial fibrillation (AFib), a growing public health issue. With a new generation of catheters, the electrophysiology team is using high-power, short duration radio frequency (RF) ablation technology to reduce procedure times and minimize recovery time for patients. Valley Health is proud to offer advanced treatment options using novel technologies as we continue to deliver nationally recognized cardiovascular care for patients in our community.

Leading Edge Treatment for AFib With a new generation of catheters, the Valley Health electrophysiology team is using high-power, short duration radio frequency (RF) ablation technology to reduce procedure times and minimize recovery time for patients with AFib.

Earlier this month, Valley Health, along with Laurel Ridge Community College and Shenandoah University, hosted 47 students at The Health Sciences Academy. These students got to experience healthcare workers' passion for caring for patients and providing for the community. This four-day camp aims to promote local health professions programs and introduce students to the acute care environment in a fun, experiential, hands-on learning experience.

Looking for fun, healthy recipes to try this summer? The Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program has got you covered. The program's dietitians have carefully selected these recipes for their delicious taste and low calorie count. Check out three recipes worth trying in the link below.

Cool Eats for Hot Days: Healthy Summer Recipes Looking for fun, healthy recipes to try this summer? The Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program has you covered. The program dietitians have selected these recipes for their great taste and low calories.