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Willamette Valley Medical Center Named 2021 Top Rural & Community Hospital
March 08, 2021Willamette 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 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award is…
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28 Days of Heart: Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
February 01, 2021If 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 that hearts should be on your mind right now. Each February we…
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Willamette Valley Medical Center to Display Emergency Department Wait Times
January 11, 2021Minutes 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 who to call, when to call, when to seek emergency care, when to call 9-1-1,…
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family, and your community healthy this holiday season
December 14, 2020The 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 the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and rethink how…
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COVID-19 Update: A Message to Our Community
November 16, 2020Willamette 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 of COVID-19 cases continues to…
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
November 02, 2020Linda Prudhomme recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others
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Willamette Valley Medical Center Achieves New Status as Accredited Chest Pain Center
October 27, 2020Hospital provides emergency, lifesaving medical care in partnership with local first responders Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services. Hospitals that have received ACC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 22, 2020It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February, but can last as late as May.
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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold
June 26, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient.
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Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives
February 13, 2018A few weeks ago, I was watching a movie with my 8 year old when someone started performing CPR on someone who had drowned. Two breaths, two compressions, two breaths, two compressions (ps they were doing it totally wrong.) My daughter says, “ew, there is no way I’m kissing a stranger like that! I say, “you don’t have to my dear, if you…
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