Shenandoah Memorial Hospital

01/06/2026

Respiratory illness, specifically influenza, is on the rise across our region. We are seeing increased prevalence in the community and higher hospital admissions. By performing a few simple actions, you can help limit the spread of flu and flu-like illness in our hospitals, at home, and beyond. Please ensure rigorous hand hygiene, cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are not feeling well.

12/22/2025

Valley Health wishes you and your loved ones a happy, healthy holiday season. Thank you to our wonderful caregivers and our amazing community. From our family to yours!

12/09/2025

What makes Valley Health one of the nation’s top healthcare employers? In the latest episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sits down with Chris Rucker, Chief Administrative Officer at Valley Health, for an inspiring conversation about:

▪️Building a culture where caregivers feel cared for
▪️Why Valley Health earned national recognition as a top employer
▪️How every role — from nurses to tech support — impacts patient care
▪️Creative ways the system supports employees and their families
▪️The future of healthcare staffing and safety

Listen now and discover why Valley Health is more than a workplace — it’s a community.

Explore careers: valleyhealthlink.com/careers 👈

When host of , Janet Michael steps into , she’s greeted not only by a freshly rearranged office but by the unwavering enthusiasm of Chris Rucker, Chief Administrative Officer for . Their lively conversation reveals what it takes to maintain a thriving healthcare workforce — especially in a ...

12/05/2025

Valley Health hospitals earned top rankings for clinical outcomes and patient experience in the latest Chartis Center for Rural Health INDEX.

Learn more in the link below.

Congratulations to Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Page Memorial Hospital, and Warren Memorial Hospital for reaching top-quartile performance in clinical outcomes.

12/02/2025

Valley Health Fertility, which opened in October, offers specialized care for women and couples facing fertility challenges and reproductive health concerns. Their evidenced-based treatments include intrauterine insemination, or IUI. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) outlines several conditions for which IUI might be helpful. Valley Health Fertility offers expert care and treatment close to home under the compassionate leadership of Trimble Spitzer, MD, an OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist/infertility specialist. Physician referral is required. Find out more: valleyhealthlink.com/fertility.

11/27/2025

This season of gratitude reminds us how honored we are to care for our community. We celebrate our caregivers, our patients, and all who make our work meaningful. Thank you for allowing us to walk beside you, provide care, and serve our community by improving health together.

11/20/2025

Today, as celebrate National Rural Health Day, we are reminded of the vital role our rural hospitals play in helping to keep our communities healthy and strong. To us, the “Power of Rural,” isn’t just an expression; it’s the care and support we show every day to our families, friends and neighbors. The challenges facing rural health care have never been more profound; and we take this opportunity to express how proud we are of the work that we do and the incredible people who do it!

11/14/2025

From vertigo and wound care to stroke recovery and post-surgical rehab, our therapists provide individualized treatment in a private setting supported by a dedicated 1,200-sq-ft gym space.

Valley Health’s Outpatient Rehabilitation teams focus on the whole person, offering one-on-one attention, tailored care plans and the expertise needed to support your recovery. Learn more about the services available across our region.

For patients recovering from a stroke or total joint replacement surgeries, Valley Health outpatient rehabilitation is often a crucial part of their journey back to good health.

11/14/2025

Fifteen percent of couples have challenges conceiving a baby, according to Trimble Spitzer, MD, an OBGYN, reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with Valley Health. Find out the common conditions that Dr. Spitzer addresses and the specialized care that is offered at Valley Health Fertility. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/fertility.

11/14/2025

Shenandoah Memorial Hospital was pleased to welcome Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, and Beth O'Connor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Health Association, earlier this week. During their visit, the group toured the hospital and had the chance to speak with several hospital leaders to learn first hand what some of the challenges rural hospitals like ours continue to face. We remain committed to providing superior care and are eager to collaborate with these and other health-related groups to improve access to quality care for all.

11/12/2025

Valley Health celebrated a ceremonial ribbon cutting of its newest specialty care facility, Valley Health Center for Orthopedic Excellence | Wi******er, on November 10. A team of three experienced providers offers comprehensive treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including those affecting the knee, hip, elbow, wrist, and hand. The Center, located on the campus of Wi******er Medical Center, is the health system’s first general orthopedics practice in the Wi******er, VA area and part of a network of five additional Valley Health Center for Orthopedic Excellence locations in Martinsburg, Front Royal, Woodstock, New Market, and Luray. Our growing network of locations enables patients to receive comprehensive orthopedic care without leaving their local community.

Valley Health was proud to celebrate a ceremonial ribbon cutting of its newest specialty care facility, Valley Health Center for Orthopedic Excellence | Wi******er.

11/10/2025

Every second counts when it comes to stroke care. Recognizing the signs—B.E.F.A.S.T.—and acting fast can make the difference between recovery and lasting damage. Learn how our team is standing ready to deliver life-saving treatment when it matters most.

“Time is of the essence,” says Habibullah Ziayee, MD, a fellowship-trained interventional neurologist with Valley Health Neurology. “If someone is having facial droop or speech difficulty, or one side of their body becomes severely weakened or paralyzed, then brain tissue is at risk."