Valley Health

Winchester Medical Center is one of 25 hospitals recognized by the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®️ initiative for 2025 in the Greater Washington region. This recognition reflects our caregivers' commitment to following evidence-based care protocols for patients with heart disease and stroke; medical conditions that require swift and proven treatments to produce the best patient outcomes. Valley Health is committed to ensuring all patients in our region have access to comprehensive cardiovascular care, including lifesaving treatments for heart attack and stroke. More about the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®️ recognition is available here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbrnw.ch/21wUMdQ Learn more about Winchester Medical Center's award-winning heart and vascular care: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbrnw.ch/21wUMdP, and our Advanced Primary Stroke Center: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbrnw.ch/21wUMdO

Valley Health celebrates a milestone in lung cancer care: Dr. T. Glen Bouder has completed his 500th Ion robotic bronchoscopy case. This advanced technology helps detect lung cancer earlier and more precisely, improving outcomes for patients across our region. Dr. Bouder also recently became the first physician in Virginia to use Pulsed Electric Field ablation, a promising new approach that targets tumors while preserving healthy tissue. Congratulations, Dr. Bouder, and thank you for your commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care. Learn more by visiting the link below.

Winchester Medical Center has once again been named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report—ranked No. 5 in Virginia and the highest in the Shenandoah Valley. WMC also earned “High Performing” ratings in 16 procedures and conditions, plus national recognition in urology. This honor reflects the dedication of our care teams and their commitment to safe, high-quality care. Learn more here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/etacPGZn

We’re proud to share that Barbara Ballard, MBA our Chief Information Officer, has been named one of the “148 Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Her visionary leadership continues to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare IT. Learn more here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbrnw.ch/21wUxZ2

Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program is proud to announce that it has received reaccreditation under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). “We are honored to receive reaccreditation from the MBSAQIP, which underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients," shares Christopher Reed, MD, FACS, Medical Director of the Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. "This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team in ensuring the best possible outcomes for those undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. As an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, we will continue to strive for excellence and innovation in our surgical practices, always putting patient safety and well-being at the forefront of our efforts.”

Drs. Heather and Zachary Kistka bring their shared commitment to medicine, and to each other, to Valley Health. As a neurosurgeon and endocrinologist, they are now caring for patients in the same community they call home. Read their story: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbrnw.ch/21wUub1

On Sunday, June 29, the Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency Program celebrated the graduation of its 25th class, bringing the total number of graduates to 120 family physicians. Many of these physicians continue their careers at Valley Health, providing compassionate, community-based primary care across the region. Learn more about the program here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbrnw.ch/21wUaHw

Warren Memorial Hospital is expanding its cardiovascular care to meet the growing needs of the Front Royal and Warren County communities. Learn more. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbrnw.ch/21wU6l9

The Summer 2025 edition of HealthLINK, Valley Health’s magazine featuring healthcare news and inspiring stories, is now available! Check out the edition for your region by visiting https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eeiPcMc.

Thanks to a remarkable minimally invasive spine surgery at Winchester Medical Center, and through the help of Valley Health Virginia Brain & Spine in September, Angie Clower is cooking breakfast again most mornings at the popular diner she owns in Romney, WV. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbrnw.ch/21wU2GP