Winchester Medical Center

09/04/2025

Valley Health is pleased to announce that Wi******er Neurological Consultants has become part of the Valley Health family. With nine board-certified physicians and eight nurse practitioners, Valley Health Neurology offers a highly professional, multidisciplinary approach from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation. The providers are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders, headaches, movement disorders, stroke, sleep disorders, memory loss and cognitive issues. The practice remains located at 125 Medical Circle, Wi******er, VA 22601.

09/04/2025

Join us in welcoming Michael Avery, DO, to Valley Health Surgical Oncology as a colorectal surgeon. Dr. Avery is board-certified in general surgery and specializes in colorectal cancer and benign anorectal conditions, including hemorrhoids, fistulas, and incontinence. He earned his medical degree from Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in North Carolina, completed his general surgery residency at Atrium Health in Charlotte, and pursued fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. For more information, visit www.valleyhealthlink.com/avery.

09/04/2025

Join us in welcoming Kevin Volkema, DO, to Valley Health as a primary care provider. Dr. Volkema will provide care at the new Valley Health Primary Care | Greenwood location when it opens on September 15, 2025.

Dr. Volkema completed medical school at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. He completed his family medicine residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, where he was chief resident. Following his medical training, Dr. Volkema earned his MBA at the University of Illinois.

Dr. Volkema is committed to preventative, whole-person care and believes in fostering long-term relationships with his patients. He encourages healthy lifestyle changes and strives to help put his patients in the best position to live life to the fullest.
For more information, visit valleyhealthlink.com/Volkema.

09/02/2025

Join us in welcoming Brenda Daniels, MD, to Valley Health Palliative Care. Dr. Daniels is a triple-board certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Daniels completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her internal medicine residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York. She then went on to complete fellowships in Geriatric Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Daniels provides compassionate care for patients facing serious illness. She focuses on managing symptoms, supporting families, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care. She works closely with the medical team to guide conversations about treatment goals and quality of life.

For more information about Dr. Daniels and Valley Health Palliative Care, visit valleyhealthlink.com/Daniels.

09/01/2025

Join us in welcoming Dale Crawford Holly, MD, MHCDS to Valley Health Gastroenterology as a board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Holly is a graduate of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. His fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology was completed at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Holly also has a Master of Health Care Delivery Science from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. He is firmly committed to patient centered GI care where clinical excellence, innovation and technology intersects with humanity. His mission is to educate, empower and engage his patients in a healthy dialogue regarding the development and maintenance of optimal health and wellness.

Dr. Holly is currently scheduling appointments for new patient consultations. For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Holly or to schedule an appointment, please call 540-536-5840.

08/29/2025

Valley Health Vascular Surgeons remind us that STEP-tember begins next week! During the month of September, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation sponsors a step challenge, encouraging participants to walk 60 miles during the month — one mile for every 1,000 miles of veins and arteries carrying blood and essential nutrients throughout your body. The challenge raises awareness for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), a serious, underdiagnosed condition affecting over 10 million Americans. Find out more about PAD by visiting the link below.

The ”STEP-tember” challenge focuses on walking as one of the best ways to protect one’s vascular health.

08/27/2025

Coming Soon! Valley Health is expanding access to care with a new outpatient facility at the intersection of Greenwood Road & Senseny Road, opening September 15.

Located at 217 Grocery Avenue in Wi******er, the site will offer primary care and lab services—making it easier for patients to get the care they need, close to home.

We’re committed to growing with our community and making care easier to access for everyone.

08/27/2025

Please join Valley Health Palliative Care Service and Blue Ridge Care on Thursday, September 18th, for an evening of insight, music, and reflection as we watch a live stream presentation of Dr. Aditi Sethi-Brown, hospice and palliative care physician, end-of-life doula, musician, and founder of the Center for Conscious Living and Dying. Discover how embracing death as a natural part of life can inspire deeper meaning, gratitude, and connection. This watch party event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 PM; event starts at 6:30.

📍Wi******er Medical Center Conference Center
1888 Amherst Street, Wi******er (Orange Lot)
❓Questions? Call the VH Palliative Care Service at 540-536-5404

Please join us for our community event on 9-18-25
Register at www.carilionclinic.org/life-event

08/26/2025

Join us in welcoming Taylor Bonanno, PA-C, to Valley Health as a certified physician assistant. Taylor will provide care at the new Valley Health Primary Care | Greenwood location when it opens in September. She received her bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University and her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Shenandoah University.

Taylor began her medical career as a Medical Assistant for Valley Health while pursuing her education. She has a passion for rural medicine, specifically in primary care and urgent care settings.
Taylor is from Hampshire County, WV, and now resides in Wi******er with her husband, daughter, and chocolate lab.

For more information visit valleyhealthlink.com/Bonanno.

08/26/2025

Join us in welcoming Casey Collins, Psy.D., to the Valley Health Clinical Psychology team. Dr. Collins completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Marshall University and her Fellowship in Geropsychology at the Salem VA Medical Center. With her background in both older adult mental health care and primary care, she hopes to support and improve the well-being of our older adult community. Her interests also include: behavioral management in dementia in inpatient/outpatient settings, caregiver support, end of life care, and primary care/mental health integration. She is currently accepting new patient consultations.

For more information visit https://brnw.ch/21wVbG1, and to schedule an appointment, please call 540-536-4882.

08/25/2025

New at Valley Health: Bedside Reading Program! 📘
We’re bringing comfort and connection to our hospital community with a new Bedside Reading Program—giving patients, families, and caregivers free access to hundreds of digital books and podcasts.

Just scan the QR code that will be easily accessible at your bedside, in waiting rooms, or at our practices—no login needed. Caregivers can enjoy the platform too, during breaks or downtime. Want to keep reading after discharge? Create a free account and take your favorites with you! Thanks to Valley Health Foundations for making this possible. Together, we’re enhancing wellness one story at a time.