Willamette Valley Medical Center

11/13/2025

We’re excited to announce the winners of our Breast Cancer Awareness Bra Design Contest! This initiative featured creative designs submitted by our amazing staff, and the winners were chosen by votes from our patients and community.

1. Hakuna Ma-Ta-Tas! submitted by Jerrica – Operating Room
2. Save the Boo-Bees submitted by Marisa – Security
3. Treasure Your Chest submitted by Maddy – Ultrasound

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this project such a success. Your involvement delivered a powerful message of support and awareness.

Congratulations to the winners, and we look forward to seeing even more creativity next year!

McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce

11/13/2025

November is National Diabetes Month. It’s important to learn about the risks and symptoms of diabetes and what you can do to help prevent or manage it. Take our Diabetes Health Risk Assessment to learn about your risk and preventative actions you can take. https://willamettevalleymedical.com/health-risk-assessment/diabetes-health?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=115969_600IM&utm_content=dam

11/12/2025

Join Us to Celebrate Dr. Spear’s Retirement!

We invite the community to join with us as we honor Dr. Spear on Thursday, December 4th at Willamette Valley Medical Center, in the classrooms located to the right of the café.

Refreshments will be served.

11/11/2025

There is a difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Here is the difference, presented by our own Milton Bates, 3 years Marines and 6 years Navy 

11/11/2025

Veterans Day Salute

Today, we honor and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication.

A special thank you to the US-Naval-Sea-Cadets-Iron-Side-Division
and Representative Lucetta Elmer for their incredible support in making the WVMC Veterans Day event a meaningful tribute to our heroes. Special thank you to Mitchell Ronning for singing our national anthem.

We deeply appreciate everyone who came together to honor those who have served and continue to serve, and to remember the sacrifices made for our freedom.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

11/11/2025

This Veteran’s Day, we recognize the men and women in our community who have selflessly served our country. From all of us, we thank you and honor you today and every day.

11/07/2025

Just Because the Flags Are Down. The pink ribbons have been packed away. The lights that once glowed pink have shifted to new colors. Remember, breast cancer doesn’t follow a calendar — and neither should your care.

Your mammogram still matters.

Breast Cancer Awareness month may be over, but your health is always in season. Schedule your mammogram. Do it for yourself, for your future, and for those who love you.

Because early detection saves lives.

https://www.willamettevalleymedical.com/breast-health

11/05/2025

Where is Willamette?

Today at McMinnville Rotary, Brandon Harris, our Emergency Department Director, shared exciting updates on our ED’s Trauma Level 3 designation and the implementation of Provider in Triage. These advancements are transforming emergency care in our region—delivering faster, more effective treatment when it matters most.

To learn more, view our Spotlight on Emergency Medicine at https://www.willamettevalleymedical.com/in-the-news/2025/10/28/caring-for-mcminnville---spotlight-on-emergency-medicine

Thank you Willamette Valley Medical Center for coming in to talk about the ER and all of the improvements that are happening to make our community safe.

11/04/2025

On behalf of Willamette Valley Medical Center, we extend our sincere gratitude to the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office and all first responders for their swift and courageous actions during this morning’s vehicle pursuit and active shooter incident.

Your professionalism, bravery, and dedication to public safety ensured that our community remained protected during a dangerous and rapidly evolving situation. We are especially grateful for the successful apprehension of the suspects and the coordinated efforts that kept our staff, patients, and neighbors safe.

To every deputy, officer, medic, and mutual aid partner involved—thank you. Your service is deeply appreciated, and we are proud to stand alongside you in support of a safer Yamhill County.

The road closure is still in effect. Please use caution.

— Willamette Valley Medical Center

11/04/2025

Update – November 4, 2025 - 11:30am

We want to clarify that our hospital is not in lockdown and has not been at any point today.

We have received an update from the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office regarding a major incident that occurred this morning:
• A vehicle pursuit began near the area of a previous K9 track south of Amity.
• During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle rammed a sheriff vehicle and fired multiple shots, striking two different sheriff vehicles.
• The suspect vehicle eventually crashed, and two individuals fled on foot.
• Both suspects were apprehended and are now in custody.
• Highway 18 is currently closed between NE Three Mile Lane and Hwy 99W due to the ongoing investigation.

This information is preliminary, and the investigation will take time.

There is no threat to the community at this time.

Please remain alert and continue normal operations. We will share any further updates as they become available.

11/04/2025

Although it is the 3rd most common form of cancer in the United States, more people die from lung cancer than any other form of cancer. A simple lung cancer screening can help determine the health of your lungs and detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective. Take our Lung Health Risk Assessment to learn more about your lung health and talk to your provider if a screening may be needed: https://willamettevalleymedical.com/health-risk-assessment/lung-health?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=115969_726Lng&utm_content=lcam

10/31/2025

Halloween at WVMC.