Kayla, RN at War Memorial Hospital

Meet Kayla, RN, at War Memorial Hospital. Kayla shares: "I have been a nurse for five years, and I have worked in med-surg and rehab at War Memorial Hospital since I graduated nursing school. I love the family atmosphere and know many of the patients because I have lived and worked in this community my entire life. I could not even imagine leaving this unit because I know that I will never find another work family like this one! I always felt drawn to caring for people and being a nurse, but what sealed the deal for me was my mother receiving a scary breast cancer diagnosis my senior year of high school. Caring for her and being her primary caregiver made me 100% sure I am meant to be a nurse."

Pictured is Kayla and her son, Cooper!

Valley Health has four Critical Access Hospitals in Virginia and West Virginia, helping to improve access to affordable healthcare by keeping essential services in rural communities.

• Critical Access Hospitals often have a close-knit staff, as they are often the only healthcare provider in the area. This can create a unique and supportive work environment.
• Working at a Critical Access Hospital can be a great way to gain experience in a variety of medical specialties, as the staff must be prepared to handle any medical situation that comes their way.
• Critical Access Hospitals are often located in rural areas, so working at one can provide a unique opportunity to experience a different kind of lifestyle, including beautiful scenery, lower population, and cost of living.