The Desimone Levee on the Green River failed and is under repair. The hospital is above the flood zone and currently in no danger of flooding. We evacuated our Time Square and Kent Station Clinics and our Lind Avenue locations. Several locations are experiencing staffing issues due to severe traffic impacts. Impacted patients are being contacted to reschedule appointments. Please be safe, do not drive or walk through standing water, and call 9-1-1 if you need emergency evacuation assistance.
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Healthgrades: VMC is One of Top 100 Hospitals in America
For the third consecutive year, Valley Medical Center has been named by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals™ in 2020. This recognition is based entirely on clinical outcomes and reflects Valley's commitment to delivering the best possible patient care. As one of America's 100 Best Hospitals, Valley has outperformed 98% of hospitals nationally.
"I am incredibly proud of the dedication and commitment of the healthcare team at Valley. This recognition is just one of many that reflects the hard work and commitment of our staff. Achieving this top award three years in a row speaks to the success of our ongoing performance improvement initiatives and our staff's focus on reducing harm for our patients. Our team has truly embraced our mission to "care for our community like family" and we are working diligently to keep that promise," says Theresa Braungardt, Senior Vice President Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer.
About Healthgrades America's Best Hospitals RecognitionHealthgrades highest distinction, hospitals like Valley exhibit exceptional, comprehensive, and consistent quality and clinical excellence year over year. Simply put, patients are more likely to have a successful treatment without major complications—and have a lower chance of dying—at America's Best Hospitals.