Valley Health Welcomes Emillie Crank, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Valley Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that Emillie Crank, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is now seeing patients as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Valley Health Coal Grove.

Crank will provide outpatient psychiatric care with a focus on child and adolescent behavioral health, further strengthening Valley Health’s commitment to expanding access to comprehensive mental health services for children, adolescents, and families across the Tri-State region. Crank is a familiar face to Valley Health, having served the organization for more than a year as a registered nurse in outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry while pursuing her advanced practice education.

She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University in August 2025 and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate of Science in Nursing from Ohio University. Crank is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and maintains active licensure through the Ohio Board of Nursing, along with BLS certification.

“Emillie’s long-standing dedication to child and adolescent behavioral health and her strong connection to Valley Health make her an outstanding addition to our provider team,” said Rebecca Denning, PsyD, ABPP, Valley Health Behavioral Health Section Chief. “Her clinical experience and compassionate approach will help us continue expanding high-quality mental health services for families in our communities.”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving patients at Valley Health in this new role,” said Crank. “This organization has supported my growth from the beginning of my career, and I am excited to provide comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families at Coal Grove.”

Crank resides in Ironton, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three wonderful children, who she describes as her greatest blessing, as well as relaxing with a good cup of coffee and her favorite TV shows

Crank is now accepting patients at Valley Health Coal Grove. To learn more about Valley Health’s behavioral health services or to schedule an appointment call Valley Health Coal Grove at 740.532.1188.