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03/13/2026

You may have noticed that the Valley Health website, valleyhealthlink.com, welcomed you with a new look this week. With a fresh design and improved features, everyone can find the care they need, faster. Key features of our new site include:

▪️Streamlined navigation so you can reach important pages quickly.
▪️Search locations by the service they offer. Find the right care for you, close to home.
▪️An improved “Find a Doctor” search tool and experience with filters for specialty, location, and availability.
▪️Easily refine your search by who is accepting new patients.
▪️Filter for only those in the Valley Health Medical Group.
▪️PLUS: Refine your search by caregivers and locations that offer online scheduling.

03/12/2026

Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer overall and is increasing in younger adults. Awareness drives action, and action saves lives. Talk to your provider about screening options—especially if you're 45 or older. For more information, visit valleyhealthlink.com/colorectalcancer.

03/03/2026

Are you at high risk for lung cancer? A Low Dose CT Lung Screening may help catch cancer early — when treatment options are most effective.

You may qualify if:
• You’re 50–77 (CMS) or 50–80 (commercial insurance)
• You have a 20 pack‑year smoking history
• You currently smoke or quit in the last 15 years
• You have no symptoms of lung cancer
• You’re willing to screen yearly

This quick, non-invasive screening is available at all six Valley Health hospitals. Talk to your doctor or call 1-844-LDCT-NOW.

03/01/2026

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to elevate the importance of prevention, early detection, and support for everyone affected by this disease. 💙 Wear Blue Day is Friday, March 6—a nationwide movement to honor those impacted by colorectal cancer and spark lifesaving conversations. Join us by wearing blue and raising awareness all month long. For more information, visit valleyhealthlink.com/colorectalcancer.

02/26/2026

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in America, yet nearly half of all women fail to recognize it as their greatest health threat. During a recent Community Health episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael talks with April Shewmake, DO, a board-certified interventional cardiologist at Wi******er Cardiology and Vascular Medicine | Valley Health. Dr. Shewmake shares information on the warning signs of heart disease, prevention strategies, how women face distinct risk factors, and the importance of knowing your numbers.

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02/26/2026

This weekend: Join us at the Valley Health Community Wellness Festival at Apple Blossom Mall on Saturday, February 28. Enjoy a day focused on health, prevention, and wellness for the entire family, featuring free and reduced-cost screenings, educational resources, and community partners. The Valley Health Community Wellness Festival is funded by Valley Health Foundations.

Learn more about all the events happening at the festival this weekend at valleyhealthlink.com/wellnessfestival.

02/25/2026

Good news for Anthem HealthKeepers members. Valley Health labs across Virginia are now in network. This update makes it easier for patients to receive convenient, local lab services close to home.

If you have questions about your coverage, contact your Anthem representative or your Valley Health provider. To see all our lab locations, visit: valleyhealthlink.com/lab.

02/24/2026

Join us in welcoming Nicole Ruffner, PA-C, to Valley Health Page Memorial Hospital Family Medicine | Stanley as a certified physician assistant. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Shenandoah University.

Nicole has experience in family medicine clinics and school-based health center care settings. She is from Page County and is passionate about caring for her community.

Nicole is currently scheduling appointments for new patient consultations. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Ruffner, or to schedule an appointment, please call 540-778-4259.

02/19/2026

Don't forget to apply for a Community Partnership Grant before the February 25 deadline. Learn more about the grants, the communities they serve and the process on our website.

Visit https://brnw.ch/21x05Wc to learn more.

02/19/2026

⚠️Fraud Alert ⚠️

We are aware of reports of individuals impersonating Valley Health and falsely claiming to be part of a “Valley Health Fraud Team” in an attempt to obtain personal information.

Please do not engage with or respond to these calls, and do not share any personal or sensitive information.

If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a call, contact Valley Health directly using a trusted phone number, such as one listed on our website, an appointment reminder, or a patient bill.

Your safety and privacy are important to us. Thank you for helping protect yourself and others.

02/10/2026

Early detection saves lives. Valley Health’s Low Dose CT (LDCT) Lung Screening can find lung cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage — reducing the chances of dying from the disease.

If you’re 50–77 (Medicare/Medicaid) or 50–80 (commercial insurance) with a 20 pack‑year smoking history, currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years, this simple, 10‑minute scan could be right for you. Learn more or call our Lung Navigator at 1-844-LDCT-NOW (532-8669).

02/05/2026

Join us in welcoming Lindsey Prescher, DO, Valley Health’s new Medical Director of Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Prescher is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in the full spectrum of adult cardiac disease, with particular expertise in complex and minimally invasive heart valve repair and replacement procedures, aortic aneurysm surgical management, and transcatheter therapies (including TAVR, TEER, and TMVR). She also performs arterial conduit coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), anti arrhythmia procedures, and offers care for cardiac tumors and adult congenital heart conditions.

She is a retired Commander in the United States Navy and former Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Prescher completed her Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine, followed by an additional year of advanced training as a Fellow in Structural Heart Disease at Yale.

Dr. Prescher will help advance Valley Health’s heart surgery program by providing clinical leadership and expertise in the full scope of cardiovascular surgical care for our community. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Prescher or call Valley Health Cardiothoracic Surgery at 540-536-6721.