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Valley Health System (VHS) - Valley Hospital Medical Center
620 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106

tel: (702) 388-4000
fax: (702) 388-4618

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Valley Health System (VHS) - Valley Hospital Medical Center

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Located in the heart of Las Vegas, the hospital serves the greater Las Vegas area and the surrounding rural communities of Southern Nevada. Valley Hospital specializes in cardiovascular care, neurological care, women's health and surgical services*. Cardiovascular Care - Open Heart Surgery - Chest Pain Center (accredited) - Heart Failure Center (accredited) - Balloon Angioplasty - Cardiac Catheterizations - Pacemaker/Defibrillator/Bi-Ventricular Implants - Peripheral Vascular Interventions Neurological Care - Primary Stroke Center - Neurological Surgical Care - Interventional Radiology Procedures - cute Inpatient Rehabilitation Care (1st quarter 2012) Women's Health - Maternity & Postpartum Care Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Gynecological Surgical Care - Breast Health Surgical Care - Cardiac - Vascular - Neuro - General - Gynecological - Colorectal - Spine / Orthopedics Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine - Outpatient wound care and hyperbaric medicine Valley Hospital Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, licensed by the Department of Health for the state of Nevada, and affiliated with the Federation of American Hospitals, the Association of Western Hospitals and the Nevada Hospital Association. Valley Hospital is part of The Valley Health System which also includes: Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center; Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center; Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center; and Summerlin Hospital Medical Center. *Partial listing of services available. Services subject to change.

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Valley Hospital Kicks Off 40th Anniversary With Rededication Ceremony

The ceremony will be held today, January 30, at 1 p.m. in the cafeteria, 40 years to the day of the original dedication. A small collection of historical nursing uniforms and caps will be featured, along with speeches and a group ribbon cutting. When it opened its doors in December 1971, Valley Hospital boasted an eight-bed emergency department with plans to add 11 intensive care unit beds. Formerly a nursing home, it had been purchased by Valley Hospital Ltd., a group of local businessmen who then transformed it into a hospital. Today, Valley Hospital has a 54-bed emergency department which is the first point of entry for hundreds of stroke and cardiac patients. The hospital is a Primary Stroke Center, and a Chest Pain Center accredited with PCI, and has utilized its therapeutic hypothermia protocol on over 100 patients since it debuted in December 2009. The addition of a biplane angiography suite allows interventional radiologists to perform less invasive procedures for aneurysms and other advanced medical procedures. Meanwhile, the hospital added more services to meet the needs of a fast-growing community. Maternity services opened in late 1987. Today, approximately 3,000 babies are welcomed into the world by the Valley Hospital team each year. A level three (Level III) neonatal intensive care unit opened in 1997 to care for some of southern Nevada’s tiniest, most fragile patients, some of them weighing less than three pounds at birth. Valley Hospital was renowned for its Flight for Life (FFL) program, aka “the flying emergency room.” During its 21-year history, approximately 20,000 flights took place over a 150-mile radius that spanned Nevada, Utah, California and Arizona. Flight for Life played a crucial role in the 1980 MGM fire and even today, long-time Valley Hospital staff members recall their role in the mass casualty. Flight For Life was sold in December 2001 but lives on through the recognition of a long-time flight nurse killed in the line of duty. Kathy Batterman Elementary School is located in southwest Las Vegas. Additionally, Valley Hospital is home to one of the nation’s largest osteopathic graduate medical education programs featuring approximately 80 residents and seven programs – internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology and traditional, along with a fellowship in pulmonary medicine. Fellowships in gastroenterology and critical care/pulmonary medicine, along with a residency in orthopedic surgery, will begin in July 2012. The program’s first two neurology residents will complete their residency by January 31; one will remain in Southern Nevada to practice medicine and the other is relocating to Southern California. Although several employees who opened the hospital have since retired in recent years, there are six employees who will mark 35 or more years of employment at Valley Hospital in calendar year 2012 and a total of 34 employees who will celebrate 30 or more years.

Finnegan Named CEO/Managing Director of Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV

<blockquote type="cite" style="font-family: Helvetica; "> <div class="WordSection1"> Jay Finnegan has been named Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director for Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Finnegan has over 30 years’ experience as a hospital executive, serving most recently as CEO of Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center near Orlando, Florida. In this capacity, he was responsible for all administrative and financial management aspects of the hospital, as well as strategic planning, development initiatives, executive mentoring, medical staff and community relations.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Other career highlights include:<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0in; "> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; ">Health Management Associates Senior Vice President and President of HMA’s Division Seven with administrative and financial oversight of five Washington State and Pennsylvania hospitals, affiliated physician clinics and other associated ventures<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <o:p> </o:p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0in; "> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; ">Health Management Associates Vice President and HMA Washington State Market Leader and CEO for Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center, Yakima, Washington<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <o:p> </o:p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0in; "> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; ">CEO, Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <o:p> </o:p> <ul type="disc" style="margin-top: 0in; "> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; ">CEO, Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill, Florida<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <o:p> </o:p> Finnegan earned his Master of Arts degree in Healthcare Administration from George Washington University in Washington, DC, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Belmont Abbey College in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Prior to relocating to Las Vegas, Finnegan was a board member with the Haines City (Florida) Chamber of Commerce, the Haines City Economic Development Council and the Northridge Community Redevelopment Agency. Throughout his career, he has been an active community member, serving as a board member of a variety of professional and non-profit organizations.<o:p></o:p> </div> </blockquote> <div> <div class="WordSection1"> </div> </div>

Valley Hospital Opens 16-Bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Valley Hospital opened a 16-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit on September 1, offering a multidisciplinary approach to help patients achieve return to their greatest level of independent living. This addition of rehabilitation services enhances the hospital’s neurological services program, which include certification as a Primary Stroke Center along with neurosurgical and interventional radiology services. Special Features <ul> <li>16 private patient rooms</li> <li>Physical therapy gym featuring private treatment area, LiteGate ambulation system, ARJO Sara Plus, and related exercise equipment.</li> <li>Occupational therapy center (also known as Activities of Daily Living Center) designed to help patients regain functional independence in areas of self-care and activities of daily living. The ADL center features a fully-operational kitchen, laundry area and bathroom for real life simulation of the patient’s home setting.</li> <li>Speech therapy is equipped to use E-Swallow, an advanced neuromuscular electrical stimulation used in the treatment of dysphagia.</li> <li>Private dining/activity area.</li> </ul> Joseph Gnoyski, MD, Serves as Medical Director The unit will be under the medical direction of Joseph Gnoyski, MD, a board-certified physiatrist, who has served in multiple leadership capacities in Southern Nevada, including positions as a rehabilitation director in hospital, skilled nursing and home health settings and participating in numerous hospital committees. Dr. Gnoyski’s areas of expertise include the management of musculoskeletal problems and neurological disorders. He can also provide cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Recently, Dr. Gnoyski earned national distinction by a Washington, D.C., consumer-based, nonprofit organization for being one of the "Top Doctors" in 2011. Locally, he was recognized by a physician and consumer-based survey, as one the "Top Docs" in Las Vegas for 2011 by Vegas Seven magazine. Rehabilitation Services Team Jim Scussel, administrative director of physical medicine and rehabilitation, oversees the multidisciplinary team who cares for the patients. Staff members are dedicated to the unit; they do not care for patients in other areas of the hospitals. Rounding out the rehabilitation team are nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, and a social worker. For more information, contact the department (702) 388-4669.

Valley Hospital Volunteer Celebrates Silver "Volunteer Anniversary"

When Geraldine (Geri) Grant began volunteering at Valley Hospital in 1986, Ronald Reagan was president of the United States; the Oprah Winfrey Show debuted; and “Top Gun” was the number one movie. At Valley Hospital, plenty of patients needed surgery. That’s where Geri found her niche – and never left! “I’ve volunteered in Outpatient Surgery for my entire 25 years,” said Geri, who is 83 years old. Her volunteer “career” started when her youngest daughter wanted to be a candy striper. Valley was also seeking adult volunteers, so Geri signed up as well. Now, on Wednesdays, she can be found in the Outpatient Surgery department helping the nurses with whatever they need – making beds, compiling charts or chatting with patients and family members. In addition to her Outpatient Surgery duties, Geri also helped with special events over the years, such as fundraising, holiday party planning, and acting as tour guide for schools and scouting groups. “We would see the [Flight for Life] helicopter on the roof and the kids would get to sit in it – always a crowd pleaser! (The pilot always said he would take me for a ride one day but he never did!), We visited radiology and the technician showed the children X-rays of items that had been swallowed, like coins and a spoon! We ended with a trip to the cafeteria for a snack or lunch.” Geri counts many memorable moments during her 25 years of volunteering, particularly celebrating the various holiday parties created especially for the children of employees. “I often brought my own grandchildren to the Easter egg hunts, Halloween and Christmas parties.” She loved it when her daughters would stop by and have lunch with her in the hospital cafeteria during a shift, and Geri and a former fellow volunteer would always visit the nursery to admire the newest babies. As she marks her silver anniversary at the end of April, Geri has decided to hang up her royal blue volunteer jacket and her comfortable shoes. “ I’ve always kept busy and it didn’t occur to me to stop, until recently. And of course, there were the annual volunteer luncheons to look forward to! However, Geri has plans for her newfound spare time - helping to care for her newest grandchild (the newest baby of the former candy striper). “We haven’t had a grandchild in 14 years, so I’m enjoying being a new grandmother again. They live with me, so much of my time now is spent helping to take care of her – and I love it! How’s that for retirement plans?” Even as she retires from her volunteer duties, her heart and mind remain filled with many treasured memories. “I love all the volunteers I’ve worked with and many have become my best friends. The volunteer managers have all been wonderful – Linda, Dena Dzierbicki and Beth Bartel. And last, but certainly not least, all the doctors, nurses and other staff from top to bottom have been great. The Outpatient Surgery nurses and staff are just like a second family and it will be a very sad day when I leave them. Thank you for 25 great years!” For the record, Geri has six wonderful children (and their spouses!), 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren!

Valley Hospital to Add Orthopedics Residency Program in 2012

Valley Hospital has been approved for an orthopedic surgery residency by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including injuries to the bones, joint, muscles, ligaments or tendons and conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. According to www.boneandjointburden.org, there will be an increased need for orthopedic surgeons that “will likely be intensified by current demographic trends, including the graying of the baby boomer population, the epidemic of morbid obesity and the higher recreational activity levels of our elderly population.” Valley Hospital’s five-year orthopedic surgery program will begin July 1, 2012, under the supervision of program director Randall Yee, DO, a Las Vegas-based orthopedic surgeon with Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Yee completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Midwestern University in Illinois and a Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine in California. He completed his medical internship at Botsford General Hospital in Michigan after graduating from University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic medicine in Kansas City, MO. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wayne State Currently, Valley Hospital has approximately 80 residents in the programs of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Traditional Internship, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Neurology, and offers a Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine. The hospital established its graduate medical education residency program in 2006. For more information on the residency programs at Valley Hospital, visit www.IChooseValley.com and click on “Graduate Medical Education.”

Valley Hospital Completes $26 Million Surgery & Endoscopy Services Expansion

Valley Hospital officially opened its doors to a three-suite endoscopy department on February 22, concluding the final phase of a $26 million surgical services expansion and renovation. The project encompassed: • A brand-new 10-suite operating theater which opened in July 2008 • An 18-bed pre-operative and 20-bed post-operative unit, each with large, spacious patient bays • A three-suite endoscopy department • Separate waiting areas for Surgery and Surgical Intensive Care Unit patients Valley Hospital offers the following types of surgery: cardiac, vascular, neuro, abdominal, colorectal, gynecological, orthopedic, spine, urological and general surgery. It is accredited by the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS). Other Valley Hospital Developments: • One of the medical/surgical nursing units has been renovated and converted to a 32-bed all-private room surgical post-operative unit. • A renovation of the Center for Women’s Services is underway, which includes the antepartum unit, maternal triage unit, the post-partum unit and the nurse’s station. Approximately 3300 babies were born at Valley Hospital in 2010. The unit also includes a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, which provides the highest level of care for newborns. • The development of a 16-bed acute rehabilitation inpatient unit is in progress. The addition will offer patients the opportunity to remain within the facility to receive intensive rehabilitation care following a stroke or surgical procedure. Valley Hospital has been accredited by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center since 2007.