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Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Regular screening recommendations start at age 45, but some people may need the screening sooner. People under 50 now make up about 15% of colorectal cancer cases. In this DocTalk video, Brandon Teng, MD, with Valley's Gastroenterology Clinic discusses what might be contributing to the rise in colorectal...

Women’s Health

Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

Are you putting off getting a mammogram because you're worried about how much it will cost? There's good news from Washington state that might make it easier for you. As of January 1, 2024, many people with commercial health insurance* won't have to pay anything extra for important breast checks. This includes: More tests like detailed mammograms a...

Children’s Health

Be Car Seat Savvy

Crib, onesies, diapers—the list of supplies needed before your new baby comes home is long. One essential item to buy is a car seat. And car seats aren’t limited to newborns; a properly fitting car seat (and then, when size appropriate, a booster seat) is legally required for your child. The options for car seats are extensive, but there are things...

Surgery

Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Regular screening recommendations start at age 45, but some people may need the screening sooner. People under 50 now make up about 15% of colorectal cancer cases. In this DocTalk video, Brandon Teng, MD, with Valley's Gastroenterology Clinic discusses what might be contributing to the rise in colorectal...

Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Regular screening recommendations start at age 45, but some people may need the screening sooner. People under 50 now make up about 15% of colorectal cancer cases. In this DocTalk video, Brandon Teng, MD, with Valley's Gastroenterology Clinic discusses what might be contributing to the rise in colorectal...

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3 Ways MyChart Saved Time for Thousands of Patients in 2023

MyChart connects you with your provider and helps you manage your health information online, anytime. The numbers show thousands of Valley patients are using MyChart. Still on the fence as to whether to sign up? Check out three ways MyChart can save you time with these stats from 2023. 160,000 appointments scheduled: Most primary and specialty care...