Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, California, has received a $6.1 million gift from the Winiarski Family Foundation to fund a new stroke and diagnostics center.

The Barbara Winiarski Stroke & Diagnostics Center, which is expected to open in mid-2024, will be located adjacent to the hospital’s emergency department and provide the community with the latest advancements in stroke-related lifesaving technology. In addition, the funds will be used to purchase a new CT scanner. The gift was made in recognition of the care Barbara Winiarski—co-founder of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars—received at the medical center before her death in 2021.

“It is crucial to act quickly with stroke patients, and this addition, coupled with the Queen’s designation as a Primary Stroke Center, will enhance our ability to save lives and care for the residents of Napa County,” said Garry Olney, CEO of Providence Northern California, which operates the hospital.

“In the spirit of Barbara’s generosity and her many contributions to the Napa Valley, these gifts…add an entirely new dimension to the Queen of the Valley’s health care, embodying the miracles of scientific research,” said Warren Winiarski, Barbara’s husband and cofounder of Stag Leap. “[They] also reflect the teamwork and community spirit that has characterized the Queen’s hospital services.”

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