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West Valley welcomes the community and media to a Veteran's Day event.
West Valley Medical Center collected 71 pounds of medications during the hospital's third annual "Crush the Crisis".
Hospital leaders have organized the third annual "Crush the Crisis" prescription drug take back day.
Lown Institute, a nonpartisan healthcare think tank, has named West Valley Medical Center the most racially inclusive hospital in Idaho.
West Valley is the only Idaho hospital to be ranked one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune.
CMS annually assigns star ratings to hospitals nationwide based on performance across five quality categories.
A Caldwell woman thrives years after surgery removes half her brain
Local students receive scholarships to help cover the costs of their education in the medical field.
West Valley Medical Center received an 'A' grade in the spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
West Valley has named Travis Leach as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective mid-May.
West Valley is the only one in the valley to offer the platform technology, designed to improve safety and accuracy within the OR.
Representatives from the Canyon County Farm Bureau presented proud parents with more than $600 of baby gifts.
West Valley has been recognized by for outstanding patient safety and experience - only hospital in Idaho to be recognized with both awards.
HCA Healthcare and West Valley Medical Center's Innovative Approach to Surgical Recovery Promotes Better Outcomes
West Valley is celebrating 17 consecutive 'A' ratings and 20 overall.
West Valley collected 86 pounds of medications during the hospital's third annual "Crush the Crisis"
West Valley Medical Center is hosting "Crush the Crisis" on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
In honor of this month and day, West Valley Medical Center colleagues tied purple and turquoise ribbons around the hospital.
The new program provides the opportunity to schedule the screening directly online without having to schedule an office visit first.
Caldwell hospital provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms
The local students will use the scholarships to help cover the costs of their education in the medical field.
West Valley Medical Center received an 'A' grade in the spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
HCA Healthcare recognized for its commitment to colleague success
A community tradition for the whole family that benefits the Caldwell YMCA
West Valley Medical Center turns broken into beautiful during event
Canyon County Farm Bureau recognizes first baby born in the county
West Valley was one of only two hospitals in Idaho to receive the Healthgrades award.
Two or more applicants will be awarded scholarships by West Valley ranging from $250 to $2,000 per recipient.
The course is targeted to reach more than 325 middle and high schools in communities across the United States including Idaho.
West Valley is now offering monoclonal antibody infusions to patients with high-risk factors who have tested positive for COVID-19.
West Valley Medical Center received an 'A' grade in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
West Valley CEO Betsy Hunsicker is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Tindall as the new CFO.
Modern Healthcare announced that West Valley Medical Center is 36th Best Place to Work in Healthcare in the nation.
Decals added to Canyon County ambulances to reach more community members
Organization that owns West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho honored for efforts to protect colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic
West Valley Medical Center received an 'A' grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
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Dr. Smith discusses Joint Health
West Valley Medical Center is launching a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). The new volunteer committee will provide insight to hospital...
In the midst of uncertain times, West Valley Medical Center has launched a Consult-A-Nurse® program to give families an easy way to ask a registered...
Modern Healthcare named West Valley Medical Center one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the nation for a seventh time. Last year West...
For a seventh year in a row, West Valley Medical Center has been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list. IBM Watson Health...
West Valley Medical Center recently awarded its annual Allied Healthcare Scholarship to four local students. These funds are earmarked for their...
West Valley Receives Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award - Top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety
When COVID-19 hit, the Middleton wife and mother watched carefully as news about the deadly virus developed. She saw how hard New York City was...
More than 100 doctors, nurses and staff turned out for the parade honoring their efforts fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
West Valley Medical Center CEO Betsy Hunsicker pleads with the community not to delay seeking the critical care you need. Even during a pandemic...
West Valley Medical Center has received its 12th consecutive “A” grade in the biannual Hospital Safety Grades published by The Leapfrog Group...
Important COVID-19 Updates
West Valley is proud to announce that the hospital's Med/Surg and OR teams have earned the HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction (UOD) Awards - ...
West Valley director of Cardiac Services Lance Floyd joins us today to talk about the importance of having access to good cardiac care.
West Valley Medical Center is the first hospital in Idaho to implement the Mazor X™ Robotic Stealth Edition into the hospital’s spine surgery...
West Valley Medical Center has received its eleventh consecutive “A” grade in the biannual Hospital Safety Grades published by The Leapfrog Group...
West Valley Medical Center collected 65 pounds of medications during it's first annual “Crush the Crisis” opioid take back event, on Saturday...
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season
West Valley Medical Center and the Caldwell Family YMCA are proud to present the 13th Annual West Valley 5K/10K on Saturday, April 27, at West...
West Valley Medical Center is proud to provide a rare opportunity for local high school students and the community to experience surgical robotics...
Representatives from the Canyon County Farm Bureau presented proud parents, Filiberto and Claudia Arcos, with a gift basket of baby items in ...
For a sixth consecutive year, West Valley has been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. The study spotlights the...
On February 27, 2019, Larry Borchardt set out for a routine day as a school bus driver. Like any ordinary day, Larry worked his route transporting...
West Valley Medical Center is providing free meals to federal workers who work in the Treasure Valley community and are affected by the government...