In this issue: Strong at Heart, Winning the Diabetes War, Welcoming Dr. Steve Vasilev, No More Knee Pain.
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Queen of the Valley Now an Accredited Senior-Friendly Emergency Department
The American College of Emergency Physicians recently recognized Queen of the Valley Medical Center for the excellent care the Gasser Emergency Department provides to older adults...
Plant-based diet and your gut health. Is there a link?
Registered Dietician Nutritionists at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro discuss the plant-based diet trend and its important role in supporting the immune system.
St. Joseph Health, Humboldt County Chief Executive, Roberta Luskin-Hawk, MD, Addresses Caregivers with Important Video Message
Eureka, CA (September 14, 2018) – Roberta Luskin-Hawk, MD, Chief Executive, speaks to caregivers in regards to recent changes announced last week and offers an invitation to work collaboratively to me
St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement S
St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center is excited to announce that Blue Shield of California has recognized the hospital as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, pa
Statement regarding novel coronavirus, Covid-19
Both patients, who were being monitored at the hospital for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, have been treated and transferred to another location; coordinated by the CDC. 2/24/19 at 10 a.m. Both pa
Renovated Chapel Reopens with a Blessing at The Queen
Queen of the Valley Medical Center reopened its recently renovated chapel, and community members, volunteers and caregivers attended a blessing and celebratory mass with Fathers Fred Kutubebi and Va
Queen of the Valley Ranks Among Top 5 Percent of U.S. Hospitals for Clinical Outcomes; Named one of Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Ho
St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center has achieved the Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ for the second consecutive year, placing the hospital in the top 5 percent of
New Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery Available at Queen of the Valley
St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center is excited to announce it has launched a new, innovative robotic option for knee replacement surgery as part of its orthopedics program. On Tuesda
High School Students Attended “Robotics Career Day” at Local Hospital
On Wednesday, February 12, more than 75 high school juniors and seniors who are interested in exploring a career in health care, computer science or robotic technology attended a Career Day at Queen
St. Joseph Health Statement regarding Attorney General JOC decision
On October 31st, the Office of the Attorney General within the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) issued a letter denying the proposed joint operating company between Adventist Health System
St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Ranked in Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals™ list.
St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley recently ranked in Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals™ list. The list is based on providing exceptional quality outcomes for 32 conditions and procedures.
St. Joseph Health Hospitals in Northern California Recognized as High Performing by US News & World Report
Four St. Joseph Health hospitals in Northern California were recognized by US News & World Report as High Performing for their performance in treating a variety of commonly occurring conditions and
Statement regarding Wednesday November 20 NUHW One-Day Strike
On Friday, November 8, we received notice that the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW)—a union representing our technical and service workers—plans to strike at Queen of the Valley Medical C
Queen of the Valley Medical Center Remains Open During Strike
Queen of the Valley Medical Center received notice from the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW)—a union representing 470 service and technical workers—that it plans to conduct a 24-hour strike
Price Simms Family Dealership Donates $50,000 to Queen of the Valley Foundation
Queen of the Valley Foundation recently announced the launch of its Distinguish Corporate Partners program and the confirmation of Price Simms Family Dealerships as a $50,000 partner.
New Therapy Speeds Up Cancer Treatments, Reduces Side Effects
Queen of the Valley Medical Center is proud to announce that it has purchased an upgraded Elekta Infinity® linear accelerator—a device used to provide radiation treatment to cancer patients—that has
New CT Simulator at Queen of the Valley Enhances Quality of Care for Oncology Patients
Queen of the Valley Medical Center announced today it installed a new Canon Medical Aquilion Large Bore computed tomography (CT) simulator specifically designed to increase comfort and enhance quality
Hospital Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center is proud to share the hospital recently received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade in the spring 2019 survey.
Generous Heart Raises more than $1 Million
Queen of the Valley Foundation raised more than $1 million at its annual Generous Heart event held on September 21, 2019, at Eleven Eleven Winery. The proceeds will fund the purchase of the newest app
Donated Surgery Helps Uninsured Napa Man Live Without Pain
St. Joseph Health, Queen of the Valley Medical Center (QVMC), St. Joseph Health Medical Group and a dozen physician volunteers donated their time and talent to ensure 24 uninsured, low-income Napa res