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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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Prostate Cancer: Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

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|Date: September 13, 2024
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Prostate Cancer: 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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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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Winter Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date

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|Date: October 05, 2023
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Winter 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 is just around the corner. Many types of viruses can cause a respiratory infecti ...

October 05, 2023
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COVID Cases are Rising: When to get Your COVID Booster this Fall

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|Date: August 30, 2023
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COVID Cases are Rising: When to get Your COVID Booster this Fall

UPDATE September 13, 2023 - The FDA and CDC have both approved a new updated COVID vaccine. The updated v ...

UPDATE September 13, 2023 - The FDA and CDC have both approved a new updated COVID vaccine. The updated vaccines should work well against currently circulating variants of COVID-19, including BA.2.86 ...

August 30, 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

HealthPoint Kent East Hill Clinic Now Open, Accepting Patients

Support Cancer Care at Valley – Register to Walk in the 8th Annual Be The Hope Walk

Free Fall Prevention Resource Event on April 29

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

Prostate Cancer: Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

Prostate Cancer: 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!

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!

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

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

COVID Cases are Rising: When to get Your COVID Booster this Fall

COVID Cases are Rising: When to get Your COVID Booster this Fall