Willamette Valley Medical Center Leadership Appointments

Willamette Valley Medical Center Leadership Appointments

Acute Care Services and Surgical Services Welcomes New Leaders

McMinnville, OR (5/28/24) – We are pleased to announce two significant leadership appointments within WVMC.

Zachery Woodruff, RN - Director of Acute Care Services

Zachery Woodruff, RN, has accepted the role of Director of Acute Care Services. Zac will be leading our Medical-Surgical team and the Hospital Supervisors. His journey with WVMC began nearly 13 years ago, and his career trajectory within our organization has been nothing short of exemplary.

• 2011: Started as a night shift CNA.
• 2012: Transitioned to an RN role. Progressed through roles of Charge Nurse, Hospital Supervisor, and Assistant Manager.
• 2020: Became Interim Co-Director of Acute Care Services.
• Most recently serving as the Lead Hospital Supervisor.

Throughout his tenure, Zac has demonstrated remarkable character, professionalism, and dedication. He has been instrumental in fostering an environment that upholds our values and prioritizes patient care while being a strong advocate for our staff. We are confident that his leadership will continue to drive our Acute Care Services to new heights.

Lindsay Chambers, RN - Surgical Services Director

Lindsay Chambers, RN, will be stepping into the role of Surgical Services Director. Lindsay joined WVMC two and a half years ago and has since led the Catheterization Laboratory, Short Stay, Endoscopy, and Preadmission departments with distinction. 

Throughout her career, Lindsay has played a pivotal role in educational initiatives and brings a wealth of surgical experience and over ten years of leadership expertise to her new position. 

Lindsay's enthusiasm and seasoned experience in surgical services positions her up perfectly to navigate and guide WVMC through 2024 and beyond. We are excited about the fresh perspective and energy she brings to our surgical team.

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About Willamette Valley Medical Center

Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC), part of Lifepoint Health, is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology.  

WVMC features a 24-hour Emergency Department with round-the-clock imaging and laboratory services, joint replacement services (Advanced Certified in Total Hip and Knee Replacement by the Joint Commission), an Intensive Care Unit, and a Senior Behavioral Health Services unit. WVMC also provides a host of other services including a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient surgical services, a bariatric weight loss program (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Accredited), and a Family Birthing Center. In addition, the hospital offers specialty radiation oncology services in the Commission on Cancer accredited H. R. Hoover, MD, Cancer Center, and advanced wound treatment at the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center.  

For more information and a full list of services, visit WillametteValleyMedical.com. 
For more information about Lifepoint Health, visit LifepointHealth.net.