News Release Archive

2010

• KishHealth System announces physician awards - 4.19.10
• KishHealth System Contributes to Haiti Relief Efforts - 2.4.10
• Valley West Community Hospital announces new Emergency department manager - 2.2-10
• Valley West Statement - 1.12.10
• Relay For Life Kick-Off Celebration - 1.11.10
• First Baby of the New Year - 1.5.10
• Healthy Mondays at Valley West - 1.4.10
  
  

2009

• Dr. Scianna on Staff at Valley West - 12.07.09
• Valley West Auxiliary Annual Holiday Bazaar - 11.20.09
• Castle Bank gift to Valley West Heart of the Hospital campaign - 11.09.09
• New Physician on Staff at Valley West Community Hospital - 11.04.09
• Valley West Cancels Wine Tasting Event - 10.08.09
• Valley West Auxiliary Plans Two Events - 09.16.09
• Valley West begins using electronic bedside medication verification system - 09.15.09
• Valley West Here to Stay - 09.10.09
• Valley West response to Rush-Copley Freestanding Emergency Center - 09.02.09
• Weight No More Winners - 08.25.09
• Valley West Community Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Third Wine Tasting Event - 08.20.09
• Valley West at Local Events - 08.14.09
• Valley West Maternity Suites receives Level II nursery designation - 08.13.09
• Community Blood Drive at Valley West Community Hospital - 08.05.09
• Valley West at the Kendall County Back to School Fair - 07.30.09
• Valley West Lab Recieves Accreditation from College of American Pathologists - 07.17.09
• Valley West Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Reciepts - 07.16.09
• Certified MammaCare BSE Instructor at Valley West - 06.24.09
• Valley West Wellness Fair & Family Fun Walk - 06.18.09
• Valley West ICHAN Grant Recipient - 06.11.09
• Valley West Community Hospital Honors Employees During National Healthcare Week - 05.18.09
• Nurse of the Year Named at Valley West; Community Wellness Team Recognized - 05.18.09
• Valley West Community Hospital Relay For Life Team Nursery Sale - 05.14.09
• H1N1, Swine Influenza A- Update from KishHealth System  - 05.01.09
  
• KishHealth honors physicians  - 04.27.09
• Letter to the Editor: National Volunteer Services Week - 04.17.09
• Valley West at HeartWise Raffle Winner - 04.06.09
• Valley West Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships Now Available - 03.30.09
• Valley West Auxiliary Spring Luncheon  - 03.20.09
• Family and Friends CPR  - 03.04.09
• Finding Colorectal Cancer  - 03.09.09
• Valley West at Plano Chamber Wellness EXPO  - 03.12.09
• Valley West Community Hospital requests public hearing - 1/5/09
  

2008

• Valley West Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar - 11.17.08
• New Canopy Walkway at Valley West  - 11.17.08
• Aquatic Therapy: A less painful rehabilitation option  - 11.17.08
• Media Statement - 10.16.08
• Valley West Valley West Rehabilitation Services - 10.06.08
• Wellness programs during National Breast Cancer Awareness month - 10.01.08
• Are you a klutz or is it something more serious? - 09.30.08
• Staying Fit During Winter program success - 09.30.08
• VWCH Auxiliary hosts second Wine Tasting event - 09.29.08
• Valley West Community Hospital Auxiliary quilt raffle winners - 09.25.08
• 10 Years with KishHealth System - 09/19/08
• Heartsaver AED-CPR Course - 08/25/08
• Valley West Auxiliary Quilt Raffle at the Sandwich Fair - 08/18/08
• Kishwaukee Health Foundation & Valley West Community Hospital’s Ice Cream
  Celebration & Tree of Life Dedication - 07/30/08
• Valley West Auxiliary Volunteer Recognition - 07/14/08
• Valley West Wellness Fair Raffle Winners - 07/14/08
• Valley West Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Recipients - 06/30/08
• Valley West Wellness Fair - 06/20/08
• Hospital Quality Information Available to the Public - 06/10/08
• Nurses of the Year Named - 06/10/08
• Nurse of the Year Named at Valley West; Diagnostic Team Recognized - 06/09/08
• VWCH Honors Employees During National Healthcare Week - 06/09/08
• New Ultrasound Machines in Emergency Departments at VWCH - 06/03/08
• Four Generations at VWCH - 05/28/08
• Valley West Community Hospital Relay for Life Tieam Fundraising Events - 05/15/08
• Valley West Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships Now Available - 05/14/08
• Three Doctors Receive Acclaimed Physician Awards - 04/03/08
• Valley West Announce First Baby Fair - 03/27/08
• Valley West Medical Office Building Open House - 03/27/08
• Valley West Community Hospital's Auxiliary Spring Luncheon - 03/27/08
• Valley West Community Hospital Auxiliary Rose Ball - 03/19/08
• Valley West Medical Office Building Open House - 02/29/08
• Are You the BIggest Loser? - 02/19/08

2007

• VWCH and KCH combat MRSA - 11/19/07
• The New HPV Vaccination - 10/8/07
• CPR for healthcare providers - 10/8/07
• VWCH Ice Cream Celebration & Tree of Life Dedication - 8/6/07
• VWCH welcomes new Community Wellness Educator - 8/6/07
• VWCH Relay for Life Team Fundraising Events - 4/23/07
• VWCH's Mike Muzzillo appointed to Illinois Hospital Association Steering Committee - 3/29/07
• VWCH Rehab at Sandwich Girls Softball Clinic - 2/26/07
• Rescheduled program: Keeping a Healthy Beat - 2/16/07
• Valley West Receives Fire Starter Award - 2/13/07
• February is American Heart month - 2/5/07
• Three classes begin in February at Valley West - 1/16/07
• Community First Aid Class at Valley West - 1/8/07

2006

• VWCH sends babies home in festive stockings - 12/27/06
• Valley West announces Childbirth and Infant Education classes - 12/27/06
• Valley West announces Kids Only classes in January and February - 12/27/06
• Community Blood Drive at VWCH Dec. 26 - 12/15/06
• Bone Density Scanning now available at Valley West - 11/29/06
• VWCH a certified softer mammogram provider - 11/15/06
• Holiday Treasures Annual Holiday Bake Sale and Bazaar - 11/14/06
• VWCH exhibits at Kendall Growth Conference - 11/8/06
• Valley West Community Hospital offers Community CPR Class - 11/8/06
• Dr. Edwin Carey named Rural Physician of Excellence - 10/30/06
• Don Bark honored at 2006 Tribute to Heroes - 10/16/06
• VWCH sends patients home with "Recoup Soup" - 10/16/06
• Oktoberfest set Oct. 14  at Great Barns - 10/5/06
• Mammography patients receive pink carnations - 10/2/06
• Valley West becomes EMS associate hospital - 9/26/06
• Valley West Community Hospital welcomes nursing students - 9/25/06
• Local hospitals safeguard against medication errors - 9/22/06
• Valley West Community Hospital announces Kids Only classes in October - 9/22/06
• Quilt raffle for VWCH Auxiliary at the Sandwich Fair - 8/25/06
• VWCH Auxiliary awards scholarships - 7/7/06
• VWCH Auxiliary funds surgical equipment - 5/30/06
• VWCH honors Volunteers - 5/23/06
• Recognizing stroke symptoms can save lives - 5/6/06
• All Welcome to VWCH Auxiliary Luncheon/Style Show - 5/4/06
• Health Careers Scholarships Available - 4/24/06
• Diabetes Support Group to discuss healthy snacking - 4/24/06
• National Volunteer Week April 23-29 - 4/24/06
• Certified Hand therapist at Valley West Community Hospital - 4/19/06
• Patient Safety: A partnership between hospital and patient - 3/3/06
• VWCH Occupational Therapist Wins Award - 3/1/06
• Dr. Kola to host Midwest Center for Cancer and Blood opening Jan. 21 - 1/16/06
• Area clergy meet monthly at VWCH - 1/11/06
• VWCH thanks local businesses for welcoming first baby - 1/11/06
• New Year's baby born at VWCH - 1/11/06

2005

• VWCH Birthing Center honored - 12/15/05
• VWCH Auxiliary Bazaar set for Dec. 2 - 11/28/05
• Mammopad makes exams softer - 11/28/05
• VWCH Auxiliary attends leadership retreat - 11/28/05
• Medicare prescription drug coverage workshop offered -11/4/05
• Kishwaukee Health Foundation plans Portugal trip; preview party set Nov. 11 - 11/2/05
• New Valley West Community Hospital Web site launched - 11/1/05
• VWCH laboratory accredited by CAP - 10/5/05
• Softer Mammograms offered at VWCH - 10/01/05
• Community First Aid class set Oct. 19 - 9/30/05
• VWCH quilt winner announced - 09/11/05
• VWCH Health Fair award winners announced - 07/01/05
• VWCH Health Fair a giant success - 06/30/05
• Elected KishHealth System Board Chair
• Nursing Management Certificate Program
  

Publications

• Valley West Community Hospital rated highly by patients - 3/2/06
• Local resident promotes colorectal cancer awareness
• KHS & Corporate Medical Clinic Form Kishwaukee Corporate Health