At WVMC, our staff are the heart of our hospital. We’re honored to recognize one of our exceptional team members who has made an exceptional impact on the lives of those we serve!
Brittany Waters, Medical-Surgical Unit Nurse, received the #DAISYAward for her exceptional work going above and beyond in caring for one of our patients. Please join us in congratulating Brittany for her commitment to our teams, patients, and community!
If you would like to recognize an exceptional caregiver at WVMC, the DAISY and BEE Awards are the answer. Nominations can be submitted on our website (link in bio) or by submitting a paper nomination in one of the nomination boxes located throughout the hospital. #MakingCommunitiesHealthier
Help us congratulate Connie Rolfe for being named Willamette Valley Medical Center’s 2023 Mercy Award winner!
Connie's outstanding level of compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others is inspiring, and her dedication to serving our community makes her the perfect recipient of this award. Learn more about her profound impact on the lives of so many of our team members and patients by visiting the link in our bio.
From all of us at WVMC, thank you, Connie, for all you do for our community. We are so proud to have you as part of our team! #MakingCommunitiesHealthier #MercyAward
Willamette Valley Medical Center is thrilled to now offer a medical detox service called StepOne Service to those in the region who struggle with opioid use disorder and/or alcohol use disorder.
"Across the nation, substance use disorder impacts millions of people and their families. The good news is there is hope - addiction can be successfully treated," said Michael Mulkey, CEO of Willamette Valley Medical Center. “WVMC is dedicated to helping people in our community deal with issues that impact their health and wellness. This new service is just one more avenue where we can provide assistance."
Learn more about the new service by checking out the news release on our website (Link in bio). #MakingCommunitiesHealthier
At WVMC, we believe everyone should have access to care, regardless of their ability to pay. That’s why we donated nearly $6.5 million in healthcare services to those in need in 2022.
Learn more about how we’re caring for our community by taking a look at our annual community benefit report by visiting WillametteValleyMedical.com/commitment-to-the-community. #MakingCommunitiesHealthier #EveryoneDeservesCare
From all of us at Willamette Valley Medical Center, we wish you a very happy Independence Day! No matter how you celebrate the Fourth of July, always take the proper precautions to keep yourself and those around you safe. #IndependenceDay #FourthofJuly #HappyBirthdayAmerica
At Willamette Valley Medical Center, we’re proud to call Yamhill County home, and – as a leader in this community – it is our honor to support its health and well-being. Review the latest edition of our community benefit report to learn more about the various ways we’re working to improve and strengthen our community. #MakingCommunitiesHealthier #CommunityBenefit
Check out the report on our website (link in bio).
Be a man – step up with a check-up! June is Men’s Health Month, and there’s no better time to schedule a wellness exam with your primary care provider. Ask your provider if it’s time for a colonoscopy, prostate exam, heart or diabetes screening.
Get more #MensHealthMonth tips by visiting our website (Link in bio).
We’re excited to announce the $9 million expansion to the H.R. Hoover, MD, Cancer Center. The project will bring the latest technology in cancer care to the Willamette Valley, increasing treatment capabilities and the opportunity to expand cancer treatment support services for the community.
The new Cancer Center will include two new exam rooms, provider offices, and more staff workspace to accommodate the growth the program has experienced in the last three years. Additionally, the Cancer Center will feature new treatment equipment, including a linear accelerator and CT scanner.
"This upgrade will give patients access to leading-edge radiotherapy treatments, typically only available at major medical centers,” said Aaron Sabolch, MD, Radiation Oncologist.
Learn more by visiting our website (Link in bio). #MakingCommunitiesHealthier
Established in 1954, National Nurses Week recognizes nurses and their strong commitment to and fervent compassion for their patients. The annual recognition first honored the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s service and leadership during the Crimean War, and the weeklong celebration ends on Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. Please join us in thanking all of our dedicated nurses as we celebrate #NursesWeek at Willamette Valley Medical Center. #MakingCommunitiesHealthier
National Hospital Week (May 7-13) honors hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers across the country and the innovative ways they support and connect their communities. Willamette Valley Medical Center is proud to have more than 670 providers and employees on our team who provide constant care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to ensure that our community members have access to the care they need, when they need it.
Send your heartfelt thanks to a healthcare employee on our team by visiting WillametteValleyMedical.com/thanks. #HospitalWeek #WeAreHealthcare #MakingCommunitiesHealthier
We are proud to announce the recipient of our 2022 Employee of the Year award – Tony Lopez!
Tony has worked at WVMC for over 7 years and currently supports our teams as Pharmacist. As a care team member, Tony sets the bar for providing high-quality care, inspiring fellow employees, and living out our mission of #MakingCommunitiesHealthier. From ensuring the delivery of time-sensitive medication to those in need to personally mixing and distributing medications directly to the unit, he has been instrumental in ensuring WVMC continues to provide safe, individualized care to those we serve.
Tony’s commitment to our patients, hospital, and community is second to none. Having two members of the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners present during the award ceremony is a true testament to his work ethic. It truly is our honor to have him as part of our team.
Learn more about Tony by visiting http://ow.ly/R4qV50NVI5C
It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet! WVMC is proud to support National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay!
From 10 am to 2 pm today, bring any unused or expired prescription medications (pills or patches only) to one of the following drop-off sites in our community to safely dispose of them:
- McMinnville Police Department - 121 SW Adams St.
- Yamhill County Sheriff's Office - 535 NE 5th St.
- Albertson's Pharmacy - 615 SW Keck Dr.
- Rite Aid Pharmacy - 448 NE Highway 99W
- Walmart Pharmacy - 2375 NE Highway 99W
For more information, visit takebackday.dea.gov. Thanks for helping to keep our community safe! #MakingCommunitiesHealthier #MedicationSafety #TalkAboutYourMedicinesMonth #DEATakeBack
