Winchester Medical Center

04/03/2026

Join us in welcoming Steven Khalil, MD, to Valley Health Surgical Partners as a board‑certified general surgeon specializing in trauma surgery. Dr. Khalil completed fellowship training in trauma and critical care at Stony Brook University following a general surgery residency at Staten Island University Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Dr. Khalil is a current Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Khalil.

03/31/2026

At Wi******er Medical Center, we are proud to celebrate all of our dedicated physicians for everything they do for our patients. Every year for Doctors' Day, we have the honor of recognizing our annual Doctor of the Year award winners! The nominations for Doctor of the Year were submitted by nursing staff, non-nursing staff, and other physicians. Congratulations to our three winners this year: Dr. Adebayo Atanda, Dr. Givi Basishvili, and Dr. Sandra Donahue. Happy Doctors' Day to all of our amazing physicians!

03/30/2026

Please join us in celebrating our Valley Health physicians on National Doctors' Day. Today and always, we recognize the extraordinary skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication they bring to our patients and our community each and every day. To our physicians, thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many!

03/26/2026

Quick, easy and potentially lifesaving. A Low Dose CT lung screening takes less than 10 minutes. No needles, no medications — just a simple scan that could save your life. For high‑risk adults, this test is one of the easiest ways to find lung cancer earlier, when outcomes are better. Not sure if you qualify? Visit our website, valleyhealthlink.com/ldct, or call 1-844-LDCT-NOW to talk with our lung navigation team.

03/26/2026

Today is Epilepsy Awareness Day, a time to increase understanding of a condition that affects people of all ages. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurring seizures, which can vary widely in how they look and how often they occur. With proper diagnosis, treatment, and support, many people with epilepsy live full, active lives. Raising awareness helps reduce stigma, encourages timely care, and supports individuals and families navigating this condition every day. For more information on Valley Health's comprehensive epilepsy program, visit valleyhealthlink.com/epilepsy.

The Virginia Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at Valley Health provides patients with the care and treatment they need to manage and prevent seizures.

03/24/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month—and early detection matters. This month’s Community Health Podcast on The Valley Today with Janet Michaels features a conversation with Dr. Michael Avery, board‑certified general surgeon and colorectal surgery specialist with Valley Health Surgical Oncology at Wi******er Medical Center. Together, they discuss who’s at risk, screening options, treatment advances, and why awareness and screening save lives.

Listen here:

Host Janet Michael sits down with , board-certified general surgeon, Colorectal surgery specialist with at  to discuss colorectal cancer — why awareness matters, who's at risk, how to screen, and how far treatment has come. Dr. Avery brings both personal backstory and clinical expertise to a ...

03/20/2026

Here’s a surprising fact: the earliest known case of colorectal cancer was found in an Egyptian mummy dating back to the Ptolemaic period (305–30 B.C.). Thousands of years later, screening and prevention continue to be our most powerful tools. Regular screening can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment is most effective. Talk to your provider about getting screened today. For more information, visit valleyhealthlink.com/colorectalcancer.

03/19/2026

Valley Health Center for Orthopedic Excellence offers comprehensive services across six locations in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Orthopedic surgeon Shafic Sraj, MD, MBA, CPE serves as Medical Director of the practice and brings specialized expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. His expertise includes wide-awake procedures with local anesthesia. With these procedures, "Recovery is easier," says Dr. Sraj. "Patients can get up and walk out on their own afterward. And during the procedure, you can talk with them about what to do during their recovery, and they remember it." Find out more and schedule an appointment online at www.valleyhealthlink.com/ortho.

03/18/2026

Weekend hours are now available at the Wi******er Medical Center Diagnostic Center for walk-in X-ray and lab services, helping you get care on your schedule.

Weekend Hours:
📍Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. for walk-in X-ray
📍Saturday, 7 a.m. - noon for walk-in lab services

Learn more:

Access lab tests and imaging services at Valley Health’s Diagnostic Center in Wi******er, Virginia.

03/17/2026

Valley Health Center for Orthopedic Excellence offers the latest techniques and technologies for total joint replacement. Orthopedic Surgeon Tariq Nayfeh, MD, PhD, provides an overview of available treatments, including muscle-sparing knee replacement techniques, anterior hip replacement, and 3D-printed custom joint implants. Find out more about comprehensive orthopedic care at Valley Health's six regional practice locations, offering convenient online scheduling, at valleyhealthlink.com/ortho.

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.