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Community Health: Winchester Medical Center’s Level II Trauma …

WebWe pre-recorded today’s conversation as part of our monthly Community Health Partnership with Valley Health to learn about the Level II Trauma Center located at Winchester Medical Center.. Joining me for the conversation: Terral Goode, MD, surgeon and medical director, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery; Autumn Davis, MSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, Trauma …

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VDH and LFHD begin vaccinations of Phase 1c individuals

WebThe Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) will now begin to vaccinate those in the Phase 1c group. The vaccinations will continue for those in Phase 1a and 1b for those who have registered.

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Community Health: Dr. Lee Selznick, Neurosurgeon

WebDr. Selznick is Chief of Neurosurgery at Winchester Medical Center, Co-Director/Founder of Virginia Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, and a Neurosurgeon at Virginia Brain & Spine Center | Valley Health. We talked about his path to becoming a brain surgeon and all the different types of surgeries and treatments his practice offers.

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City of Winchester opens employee health clinic

WebThe City of Winchester announced the opening of its city employee free medical clinic.. The goal of the clinic is to promote health, prevent diseases, provide a shorter easier path to care. Through the clinic full time city employees can take advantage of no out of pocket costs, including co-pay health care.

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Community Health: Total Joint Replacement with Dr. Mesfin …

WebDr. Shibeshi is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who treats all general orthopedic conditions as well as complex joint conditions using minimally invasive surgical techniques. His goal is to partner with patients and help return them to their highest possible functional level. Dr. Shibeshi’s surgical expertise includes: • Primary and

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Making Healthy Choices With or Without Surgery

WebToday’s conversation with Georgeann Freimuth, MS, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian with Valley Health’s Metabolic and Bariatric Program was pretty insightful. She gave us some great tips about making healthier eating choices and busted a few myths about how often you should be eating each day to lose weight. Click here to have a listen. […]

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Community Health: Mark Nantz, New CEO for Valley Health

WebWe pre-recorded today’s conversation via Zoom with Mark Nantz, the new President & CEO for Valley Health as part of our Community Health partnership. Mark took over as Valley Health’s new CEO on June 1, 2020 however he & his wife moved here in May, bought a house and began settling into our community. We talked for a bit about …

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Valley Health begins accepting Community Partnership Grant …

WebValley Health is now accepting applications for a Community Partnership Grant from community agencies and nonprofits addressing the region’s health challenges.

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Community Health: Dr. Erik Mitchell, Valley Health Orthopaedics

WebAs part of our community health partnership with Valley Health, our conversation this month was with Dr. Erik Mitchell from Valley Health Orthopaedics in Front Royal. Dr. Mitchell regularly treats “weekend warriors” who arrive in his office with sprains, strains, shin splints, and sometimes more serious injuries. He also treats injured student …

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VH opening a walk in COVID-19 vaccination clinic

WebValley Health (VH) is opening a walk in first and second dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic May 12 at Apple Blossom Mall. The site will be open three days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. and Wed. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat..

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Mark Merrill, CEO at Valley Health Talks About Plan for Re …

WebWe pre-recorded today’s episode via Zoom for a conversation with Mark Merrill, CEO at Valley Health to discuss their plan for re-opening services – specifically for elective surgeries. In Virginia, Governor Northam lifted the ban on all elective surgeries on May 1, 2020. Mark explained a few of the reasons behind that decision:

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Valley Health joins Peak Health ownership

WebValley Health report announced they are joining West Virginia University Health System, Mountain Health Network, and Marshall Health as an owner of Peak Health.. The mission of this new partnership is to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and collaborative. Peak Health currently serves 32,000 WVU Health …

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COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at Apple Blossom Mall

WebIn an effort to make vaccinations as convenient as possible Valley Health opens a new COVID-19 vaccination site today May 12. The new clinic at Apple Blossom mall is beside Victoria’s Secret use the H&R Block entrance for easiest entry.

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Valley Health celebrates 29th Annual Community Wellness Festival

WebToday is the 29th Annual Valley Health Community Wellness Festival. From 10 am to 5 pm at the Apple Blossom Mall, there will be over 80

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VA. enacts permanent COVID-19 standards

WebVirginia enacts first in the nation permanent COVID-19 workplace safety and health standards during this pandemic. The current standards.

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VH and Anthem reach a resolution to their lawsuit

WebValley Health confirmed by email that they and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a resolution to the lawsuit filed by Valley Health in October 2022. The lawsuit was in regards to payments for health care claims submitted to Anthem. Valley Health President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Nantz said the end of the dispute enables

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Valley Health sells Lynn Care Center and former WMH

WebAn email from Valley Health (VH) announced the former Warren Memorial Hospital (WMH) and adjacent Lynn Care Center (LCC) have been sold. VH is expected to close the transaction with Hill Valley Healthcare (HVH) Jan. 31, 2022. After that date the operation of LCC and redevelopment of the former WMH will be under HVH’s leadership. The new

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Valley Health and Anthem announce five year agreement

WebValley Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced a new agreement that will keep Valley Health physicians and hospitals in Anthem’s provider networks.. The new agreement allows Anthem customers uninterrupted access to Valley Health through 2028.

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Algae warning for Lake Anna

WebThe Virginia Department of Health has expanded it’s algae warning for Lake Anna to include the North Anna upper and middle branches, as well as the Upper Pamunkey branch which is under advisory.

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News Maker Vicki Davies on St. Luke’s Clinic open house

WebSaint Luke Community Clinic Front Royal will hold their first Christmas Open House since the pandemic December 21.. We spoke with Saint Luke Clinic Executive Director Vicki Davies about it in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by Warren County. Experience Warren County Where History, Nature, and Family Come Together.. Vicki …

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SU expands online options for pharmacy program

WebShenandoah University’s Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy is expanding it’s Pharm.D. program to include online options to provide flexible options and “on demand” learning for students in the 4 year program. The new online hybrid pathway will begin this fall. SU is just one of ten schools in the country offering online Pharm.D

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