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Make Your Wishes Known: Advance Care Planning

Content derived from DocTalk with Priyanka Choudhury, MHA 0:25 | What’s the difference between an advance care plan (ACP), a living will, an advance directive and a healthcare directive?“Advance Care Plan” is an umbrella term that describes the process of communication and planning for your future healthcare decisions. For instance, if you were to...

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Diabetes

Be Sweet to Your Feet: 7 Tips for Good Foot Health

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. Put your best foot forward with these easy tips for at home foot care. Keep feet clean and dry. Wash your feet every day and dry completely. Check feet regularly for cuts, sores, swelling, dryness, and infected toenails. Apply treatment as needed. Don’t wear the same pair of shoes for two or more days...

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Fitness

Unlocking the Secret to Fighting Heart Disease: Your Heart Rate Holds the Key

In the United States, heart disease remains the leading cause of death, posing a significant health challenge. However, there's a powerful tool in the battle against this prevalent condition: understanding and monitoring your heart rate during exercise. Knowing your heart rate zones and how to exercise within them can have a profound impact on prev...

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Heart & Stroke

Taking Action to Protect #OurHearts – Tips for a Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States – 1 in 5 people die from it each year – even though it is largely preventable. Research shows that many Americans will likely develop some form of heart disease, but you don’t have to be one of them. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), you can take acti...

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LGBTQ

Valley Employees Unite to Raise the Pride Flag

At noon on June 1, amid great cheers and clapping, Valley proudly raised the Pride flag for the 11th time. Speakers included Valley CEO Jeannine Erickson Grinnell, as well Dan Brelsford, MD, Valley's LGBTQIA+ Clinical Advisory Committee co-chair and medical director. Here’s an excerpt of what Dr. Brelsford had to say: “... this year’s theme is ‘Uni...

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Men's Health

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Symptoms and Risk Factors

According to the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation, testicular cancer is the leading cancer in men aged 15-44, but it can strike at any age. Over 95% of testicular cancer cases are curable when detected early. Image copyright and trademark registered to Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation. Possible symptoms of testicular cancer: A lump on y...

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Mental Health

A SMART Way to Achieve Your Goals

by Carly Headd, Director of Wellness Programs, Lifestyle Medicine Clinic It’s that time of year again. We start thinking about where we want to be 12 months from now, envision what we want our health to look like, a vacation we want to take, or how we want to make changes to our lifestyle. These tasks can feel daunting, but goal setting can help tu...

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Neurology

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. According to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, an estimated 1 million people in the United States and more than 6 million people worldwide are affected by Parkinson's disease. Wojciech Gryc, MD, with Valley's Neuroscience Institute explains what Parkinson's is, its symptoms and diagnosis,...

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Nutrition

Valley Eats – High Protein Cinnamon Cake Bars

Craving something sweet for breakfast but want an option that isn't loaded with frosting? These cinnamon cake bars are a tasty treat to accompany to your morning cuppa coffee. These bars would also make a great treat to make mom or a mom-figure in your life for Mother's Day breakfast! (Friendly reminder that Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12.) INGREDI...

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Preventive Care

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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Primary Care

Understanding E-Consults: How They Enhance Your Healthcare

What is an e-consult? E-consults are a way for a primary care providers (PCP) to consult with a medical specialist on behalf of their patient through the hospital’s medical record system. E-consults can often save a patient from having to be referred to a specialist for common medical issues. They can also be helpful for PCPs to get advice from spe...

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Rehabilitation

Enhancing Everyday Life: Adaptive Tools for Independent Living

Occupational therapy promotes wellness and independence in all areas of self-care, work, and leisure. One of the ways occupational therapists assist their patients is by helping them learn to use adaptive devices. Adaptive devices aid people with everyday activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating, so they can live as independently as poss...

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Safety

6 Autumn/Early Winter Home Safety Tips from Valley’s Safety Team

Leaves and lights, trees and turkeys--it's a festive time of year! Valley's Safety team offers these tips for staying safe during some common autumn/early winter activities. Cleaning your gutters or decorating? Let someone know what you're up to. Wear rubber-sole shoes, gloves and proper eyewear. If you're using a ladder, be extra careful. Inspect...

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Senior Health

While There’s No Cure for a Dementia Diagnosis Like Bruce Willis Received, There’s Ways to Slow it Down if You Get Help Early

Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, is in the spotlight this month, after the family of actor Bruce Willis announced that he had been diagnosed. Valley Neuropsychologist Lama Alameddine, PsyD, answered some common questions about FTD that you may be asking. Dr. Alameddine says dementia is an umbrella diagnosis that can include several different d...

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Sleep

Are You and Your Family Getting Enough Sleep for a Healthy Heart?

While getting enough sleep may seem like a luxury, it’s now an official American Heart Association recommendation for a healthy heart. After 12 years of research, the AHA recently expanded its list of heart healthy lifestyle practices by adding sleep duration to its recommendations. Are you and your family getting enough sleep for a healthy heart?A...

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Specialty Care

Be Sweet to Your Feet: 7 Tips for Good Foot Health

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. Put your best foot forward with these easy tips for at home foot care. Keep feet clean and dry. Wash your feet every day and dry completely. Check feet regularly for cuts, sores, swelling, dryness, and infected toenails. Apply treatment as needed. Don’t wear the same pair of shoes for two or more days...

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Stress Management

Your Mind Matters: Mental Health & Wellness in the Retirement Years

Retirement isn’t all about sandy beaches and sunsets – it can come with its own set of challenges. Research shows that retirement can lead to mobility challenges, illness, and a decline in mental health. The good news is that there are things you can do to help! In this video, Dani Dutro, LMHC, explores how maintaining social connections, staying a...

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Weight Management

Want to Enjoy the Holidays in Good Shape? Use These 8 Holiday Health Hacks

The holiday season is upon us! For many people, this season can offer some challenges to a healthy lifestyle. Schedules often become crowded and we are bombarded by holiday-themed foods nearly everywhere we turn.  Let’s face it, during the fall and winter season we tend to gather with loved ones and celebrate with food. The pandemic has made t...

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