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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Disability: Part of the Equity Equation

By Valley Medical Center’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion CommitteeAs we celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities, we acknowledge that people with disabilities are still too often marginalized. As a society we must not only embrace the talents and skills of people with disabilities, but take action for e...
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