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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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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

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|Date: September 13, 2024
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. The American Cancer Society says, “Ab ...

September 13, 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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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

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|Date: May 15, 2024
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, skin cancer is the most common cancer in th ...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with about 9,500 people in the U.S. diagnosed with skin cancer every day. ...

May 15, 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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Cervical Cancer Screening Explained

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|Date: November 15, 2023
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Cervical Cancer Screening Explained

Pap tests, HPV vaccine, Colposcopies and more Cervical cancer screening is part of regular preventive car ...

Pap tests, HPV vaccine, Colposcopies and more Cervical cancer screening is part of regular preventive care for women and people with a cervix. In this DocTalk video, Jennifer Burzawa, MD, a gynecologi ...

November 15, 2023
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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?

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

Tips for Safe Swimming This Summer

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

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

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

TeamBirth Initiative Launches at Valley with Goal to Improve Safety and Quality Outcomes

Valley’s Win in Local Cord Blood Donation Competition Helps Increase Community Supply, Saves More Lives

The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Be Car Seat Savvy

The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

Beaming with Gratitude: Valley’s 2024 Gratitude Report

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

Join Us for a Community Meeting

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

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

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!

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips to Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

Colorectal Cancer Awareness for Those Under 45

Cervical Cancer Screening Explained

Cervical Cancer Screening Explained

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!