Part of Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health’s four-hospital critical access network, Shenandoah Memorial Hospital has been recognized via CMS 5-star ratings for its likelihood to be recommended and its nurse communication. Two nurses at the hospital received the “Virginians Speak Up For Safety Award” from the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, honoring caregivers who speak up to protect patients and staff from potential harm. Community gardens at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital helped yield more than 7,000 pounds of produce last year to address food insecurity across the region, and construction of a fixed MRI is underway to expand access to advanced medical imaging technology in the rural region. Valley Health’s four critical access hospitals collectively treated 54,512 emergency department patients in 2025, with outpatient satisfaction ranking in the 94th percentile nationwide.
