![Valley Health System Hospitals Nationally Ranked as High Performing Hospitals in Six Specialties](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/VHS_US_News_World_Report_High_Performing_Hospitals_2023.png?itok=q4KYYbev)
August 07, 2023
Specialties include Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, COPD and Kidney Failure. Hospitals were recognized by U.S. News and World Report in their 2023-2024 “Best Hospitals” report.
![ER at Desert Springs](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/h53d4egd.png?itok=L8RZ3Zr9)
July 12, 2023
Effective July 12, 2023, Desert Springs Hospital transitioned to the ER at Desert Springs, an extension of Valley Hospital, and continues to offer emergency medical care around the clock every day of the year.
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July 03, 2023
Learn how to protect your health during the summer months and prevent heat illness.
![School Sports Physicals Available at Three Valley Health System Freestanding Emergency Departments](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/VHS_Sports_Physicals.jpeg?itok=qPJ5N6LO)
May 23, 2023
$50 sports physicals are being provided between June 1 and September 5, 2023, seven days a week, 24 hours a day for student athletes ages 18 and under.
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May 23, 2023
The Valley Health System (VHS) Graduate Medical Education (GME) Consortium is adding Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Transitional Year to its list of programs.
![Henderson Hospital Awarded 10th Consecutive "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group - 2023](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/Henderson_Leapfrog_spring_2023%20%281%29.png?itok=do6PuXUy)
May 03, 2023
Grade reflects top national performance on patient safety through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 17, 2023
President's Circle Award recognizes Centennial Hills Hospital for Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Outcomes
![Chris Loftus Named Chief Executive Officer of West Henderson Hospital](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/West_Henderson_Hospital_logo.png?itok=kmoTWvFw)
April 13, 2023
The hospital is on track to open in late 2024. Loftus previously served as the CEO for Desert Springs Hospital, which is open 24/7 for emergency care and has ceased inpatient operations.
![Collin McLaughlin Named Chief Executive Officer of Valley Hospital](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/about-valley-hospital-medical-center_1.jpeg?itok=xgcft8Wh)
April 03, 2023
Before joining Valley Hospital, McLaughlin served as the Chief Operating Officer for Desert Springs Hospital.
![The Valley Health System Podcast Series Offers Key information on Multiple Health Topics](https://www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com/sites/valleyhealthsystemlv.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/VHS_podcast_series.jpg?itok=Sr-MNsWO)
March 16, 2023
"Health Talk with The Valley Health System" is available on the website, via social, and on the Apple platform.