Winchester Medical Center

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.

03/09/2026

Valley Health Interventional Pain Specialist Dr. Rehan Waheed recently performed the first basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation in Martinsburg, bringing an advanced treatment option for vertebrogenic low back pain to patients in the region. BVN ablation offers long‑term relief for patients who have struggled for years with low back pain. Dr. Waheed, joined by a skilled surgical team, continues to expand access to cutting‑edge pain management close to home. Think your chronic low back pain could be vertebrogenic? Learn more by calling 540-536-5121.

03/05/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to know the symptoms and stay up to date on screening. You can access expert colorectal cancer care right here at Wi******er Medical Center, which has had a nationally accredited program since 2021, when it became the first hospital in the tri‑state area to earn this designation. Early detection saves lives. Expert care is close to home. For more information, visit valleyhealthlink.com/colorectalcancer

03/04/2026

Pediatric Associates of Wi******er has joined the Valley Health family. Going forward, the practice will be known as Valley Health Pediatrics. While the name is new, families can expect the same trusted care they know and value, and the office will remain in its current location at 1002-C Amherst Street. The dedicated team of caregivers includes five board-certified pediatricians and one nurse practitioner, who will continue to provide the compassionate, high‑quality pediatric care the community has relied on since 1972.

Pediatric Associates of Wi******er is now Valley Health Pediatrics, continuing trusted pediatric care for families in Wi******er and surrounding communities.

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.

02/28/2026

As Heart Health Month wraps up, we’re highlighting advances in care that are changing lives. Aortic valve stenosis is more common — and more serious — than many people realize. Aref Bin Abdulhak, MD, interventional cardiologist at Wi******er Cardiology and Vascular Medicine | Valley Health, shares how today’s minimally invasive and surgical treatments are improving outcomes for patients.