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Valley Eats – Egg Muffins

Need an easy egg dish that works great on a holiday brunch buffet? These egg muffins are quick, portable, and a tasty addition to your meal. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup cooked and crumbled sweet Italian sausage 2 small handfuls fresh spinach, chopped 9 large eggs 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup shredded cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Salsa INST...

Women’s Health

What to Expect at Your DEXA Scan

A DEXA scan, also called a bone density scan, is an imaging test that measures how strong your bones are by looking at certain bones in your body. It is an important tool, especially as you age, that helps check your risk of osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones, making them more likely to break. DEXA scans help providers see how your bones...

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

Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) refers to blockages in the arteries, causing a mismatch between oxygen supply and demand. When tissues, especially hardworking ones like muscles, don’t get enough oxygen, symptoms arise. In this DocTalk video, Meghann Nelles Dalstrom, MD, a vascular surgeon at Valley, discusses the symptoms, diagnoses, treatment op...

Cancer

Pancreatic Health and Cancer Awareness

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the United States and about 7% of all cancer-related deaths. Here's an overview of the symptoms, risks, and more about pancreatic cancer. What is the pancreas?To start, let’s take a closer look at what t...

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Oh, the Weather Forecast is Frightful: How Will I Know if Valley Clinics/Facilities are Open After a Major Weather Event?

Last week’s bomb cyclone windstorm was a good reminder that wild weather can change plans quickly. Due to extensive power outages in our area, 10 Valley clinics and our Endoscopy Center closed, multiple offices were closed, and our call center experienced longer than normal wait times. So, if you have an appointment or procedure scheduled at Valley...