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...
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Breast Health
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Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology
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The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family
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Breastfeeding Empowerment
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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
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Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley
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Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Valley Recognized Once Again as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA
We are proud to share that Valley has once again been named a Baby-Friendly hospital after a rigorous re-designation process by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for awarding this certification in the United States. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program that was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO...
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The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
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The Selflessness, Patience, and Endurance of Breastfeeding
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Valley Midwives: Providing Lifetime Women’s Wellness Care
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Breastfeeding Empowerment
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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
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Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley
Gynecology / Urogynecology
Facts About Fibroids
Eric Schmit, DO, OB/GYN, and Olga Valieva, DO, OB/GYN, with Valley Women's Healthcare explain what fibroids are and the various treatment options in this DocTalk video. A summary of the conversation can be found below the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_UnfO9vEk What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are growths that develop within t...
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Cervical Cancer Screening Explained
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Valley Midwives: Providing Lifetime Women’s Wellness Care
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Real Talk About Painful Periods and What You Can Do to Relieve Them: DocTalk with OB-GYN Eric Schmit, DO
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LGBTQ Health: Part 1
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Webinar: Understanding and Treating Bladder Control Problems with Dr. Susan Dong, MD
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What Should I Do if I Leak When I Laugh or Can’t Control When I Pee? Understanding & Treating Bladder Control Problems
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Valley’s Win in Local Cord Blood Donation Competition Helps Increase Community Supply, Saves More Lives
Umbilical cord blood is a simple and safe way to make the birth of a child into someone else's second chance. Cord blood contains special blood-forming cells that can be used as a life-saving transplant for patients suffering from many diseases like leukemia or sickle cell anemia. Valley Medical Center partners with Bloodworks Northwest to offer fr...
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The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
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The Selflessness, Patience, and Endurance of Breastfeeding
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Does Your Birth Plan Include Cord Blood Donation? It’s Free and Could Save Someone’s Life!
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What Causes Morning Sickness and Other Pregnancy Facts You Need to Know
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Valley Midwives: Providing Lifetime Women’s Wellness Care
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Breastfeeding Empowerment