Shenandoah Memorial Hospital

09/08/2026

Trouble falling asleep? You're not alone.
Melatonin and magnesium are two of the most popular sleep supplements, but they work differently. In this article, Valley Health sleep specialist Dr. Jeffery Lessar explains how each supports sleep, potential side effects to consider, and healthy habits that can help improve your rest.
https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/news/2026/melatonin-or-magnesium-what-helps-you-sleep-better/

Learn the differences between melatonin and magnesium for sleep. Valley Health Physicians explain how each works, side effects, and habits that support better sleep.

09/01/2026

We’re celebrating 75 years of caring for our community, and we invite you to become part of our future by sharing your past. If you have ever worked at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, received care here or would like to share your appreciation of how the hospital has made a positive impact on your and your family, we invite you to let us know. Please click on the link below to share your memories and upload photos or video. If you have questions, please call 540-536-5151.

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08/19/2026

Join us this September for a special three-part survivorship series designed for current oncology patients and cancer survivors. Connect with others in a supportive environment while exploring wellness, nutrition, healing, and self-care.

September 9: Sound Bath
September 15: Healthy Sweets and Treats — Nutrition Presentation
September 22: The Importance of Wellness in Survivorship

Each session offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and focus on your well-being alongside others who understand the cancer journey.

Visit valleyhealthlink.com/septemberseries for individual event details and registration information. We hope you'll join us!

08/18/2026

This week, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of Valley Health's new Mobile Mammography Unit, a major step forward in bringing life-saving breast health screenings directly to the communities we serve. Made possible through the generosity of donors and supporters of the Stronger Together Campaign, this mobile resource will help make preventive care more accessible across our region.

Learn more in the link below.

Valley Health Expands Access to Life-Saving Screenings With New Mobile Mammography Unit

08/11/2026

We’re celebrating 75 years of caring for our community, and we invite you to become part of our future by sharing your past. If you have ever worked at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, received care here or would like to share your appreciation of how the hospital has made a positive impact on your and your family, we invite you to let us know. Please click on the link below to share your memories and upload photos or video. If you have questions, please call 540-536-5151.

Click here to submit photos: https://brnw.ch/21x4R2j

08/05/2026

Is forgetfulness a normal part of aging, or could it be something more? Dr. Kevin Volkema answers common questions about dementia, Alzheimer's disease and age-related memory changes, including what symptoms to watch for and when to talk with a health care provider. Read the blog to learn more.

Learn how dementia and Alzheimer’s disease differ from normal aging. Kevin Volkema, DO, explains warning signs, diagnosis and when to seek care.

07/06/2026

New name for PCOS better describes the complex endocrine disorder. Trimble Spitzer, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with Valley Health Fertility, provides insight.

07/06/2026

Summer is in full swing, and Valley Health's pediatric clinics are here to help keep your children healthy all season long. For kindergarten or sports physicals, required vaccinations, summer concerns like swimmer's ear, poison ivy, and tick bites...we're here when you need us. Locations in Front Royal, Woodstock, and Wi******er, VA and in Hedgesville, Spring Mills, and Inwood, WV.

Learn more: https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/our-services/pediatrics/

07/02/2026

As temperatures continue to rise across our region, take steps to protect your health. Drink water throughout the day, apply sunscreen, and pay attention to the warning signs of heat-related illness.

Forecasters predict extreme heat across our region over the next week. Whether you're working outdoors or having fun, take steps to avoid overheating and sunburn.