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Colonoscopies: Why They Save Lives and What to Expect

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|Date: January 26, 2026
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Colonoscopies: Why They Save Lives and What to Expect

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPTbNWhA7ug&list=PLaxegLCWG9lpTSydOqyOHS9XGqEkdwcPu&index=1 Colon ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPTbNWhA7ug&list=PLaxegLCWG9lpTSydOqyOHS9XGqEkdwcPu&index=1 Colon cancer screening saves lives—and starting at age 45,it’s more important than ever to get on th ...

January 26, 2026
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GoldenCare: Fall Prevention Resource Event 2025

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|Date: October 01, 2025
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GoldenCare: Fall Prevention Resource Event 2025

Valley Medical Center's Trauma Services and GoldenCare teams are excited to host a screening of SAGES The ...

Valley Medical Center's Trauma Services and GoldenCare teams are excited to host a screening of SAGES Theater Inc.'s "Denying Gravity," an educational, humorous, and honest play about fall prevention ...

October 01, 2025
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Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

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|Date: March 05, 2025
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Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

What are the current screening guidelines for mammograms? What is the role of a radiologist? If you're to ...

What are the current screening guidelines for mammograms? What is the role of a radiologist? If you're told you have dense breasts, what does that mean? Get the answers to these questions and more fro ...

March 05, 2025
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Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

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|Date: December 11, 2024
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Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

It’s almost time to ring in the new year! It’s the perfect time to prioritize your health. Make sure thes ...

It’s almost time to ring in the new year! It’s the perfect time to prioritize your health. Make sure these essential health appointments are on your calendar for 2025: 1. Schedule Your Yearly Checkup ...

December 11, 2024
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Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date

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|Date: September 11, 2024
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Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date

By Mike Hori, MD, Medical Director for Valley’s Infectious Disease ClinicWinter respiratory viral infecti ...

By Mike Hori, MD, Medical Director for Valley’s Infectious Disease ClinicWinter respiratory viral infection season will soon be upon us. Many types of viruses can cause a respiratory infection ov ...

September 11, 2024
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An Update on Mpox from a Valley Infection Preventionist

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|Date: September 11, 2024
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An Update on Mpox from a Valley Infection Preventionist

In recent years, mpox has emerged as a public health concern, with outbreaks drawing increased attention. ...

In recent years, mpox has emerged as a public health concern, with outbreaks drawing increased attention. In this Q&A, we talk with Valley Infection Preventionist Amelia Hanron, MPH, MLS (ASCP), as we ...

September 11, 2024
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Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

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|Date: August 05, 2024
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Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Staying hydrated is a well-known concept, but research shows about 75% of Americans are chronically dehyd ...

Staying hydrated is a well-known concept, but research shows about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration happens when you lose more fluids than you take in. Common signs of dehydrat ...

August 05, 2024
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

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|Date: March 15, 2024
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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 p ...

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 ...

March 15, 2024
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Debbie’s Story: Colon Cancer Care at Valley

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|Date: November 08, 2023
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Debbie’s Story: Colon Cancer Care at Valley

The video below shares the story of Debbie, a Valley patient. After opting for a home Cologuard test, she ...

The video below shares the story of Debbie, a Valley patient. After opting for a home Cologuard test, she received a positive result. Her primary care provider referred her to Joseph Roberts, MD, a ga ...

November 08, 2023
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Cold, Flu, Pink Eye, Oh My!

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|Date: November 07, 2023
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Cold, Flu, Pink Eye, Oh My!

Check out our overview of the causes, symptoms, duration, contagiousness, and treatment for 8 common illn ...

Check out our overview of the causes, symptoms, duration, contagiousness, and treatment for 8 common illnesses Staying informed about common infections is key to keeping ourselves and our community he ...

November 07, 2023
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Valley Cancer Services Deemed “An Excellent Accredited Cancer Program” by Commission on Cancer

From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story

How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

Valley Primary Care Clinics Sustain Recognition as NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Homes

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

What to Expect at Your DEXA Scan

Easily Schedule Your Diagnostic Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and DEXA Scans on MyChart

Share Your Perspective! Valley Medical Center’s 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

Understanding Medicare: What’s Changing in 2026

Learn About Hospital Prop 1

Colonoscopies: Why They Save Lives and What to Expect

Colonoscopies: Why They Save Lives and What to Expect

GoldenCare: Fall Prevention Resource Event 2025

GoldenCare: Fall Prevention Resource Event 2025

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date

Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date

An Update on Mpox from a Valley Infection Preventionist

An Update on Mpox from a Valley Infection Preventionist

Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

Debbie’s Story: Colon Cancer Care at Valley

Debbie’s Story: Colon Cancer Care at Valley

Cold, Flu, Pink Eye, Oh My!

Cold, Flu, Pink Eye, Oh My!