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Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

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|Date: October 11, 2022
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Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

Are your kids getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy? Youth ages 6 to 17 need at least 6 ...

Are your kids getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy? Youth ages 6 to 17 need at least 60 minutes of activity daily, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But only ab ...

October 11, 2022
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The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

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|Date: October 11, 2022
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The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dir ...

Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dire. Here’s how to cut back without sacrificing taste. A fresh strawberry, straight from the patc ...

October 11, 2022
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The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

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|Date: October 04, 2022
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The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org Use these comprehensive tips to p ...

Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org Use these comprehensive tips to plan ahead, be aware of potential hazards, and keep Halloween fun by making sure everyone stays ...

October 04, 2022
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Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

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|Date: September 20, 2022
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Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

Content derived from DocTalk with Matthew Jones, Exercise Specialist 0:32 | Why is exercise important?Exe ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Matthew Jones, Exercise Specialist 0:32 | Why is exercise important?Exercise is the number one way to prevent chronic disease and retain your quality of life as you a ...

September 20, 2022
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DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

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|Date: September 19, 2022
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DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a c ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a chronic condition?A chronic condition is any health condition that lasts longer than three month ...

September 19, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare

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|Date: September 01, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare

Content derived from DocTalk with Paul Gunther, Medicare Insurance Consultant 0:48 | How does someon ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Paul Gunther, Medicare Insurance Consultant 0:48 | How does someone get Medicare?There are three ways someone can get Medicare: The most common occurs when someo ...

September 01, 2022
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Cancer and Flu Don’t Mix Well—Remember to Get Your Flu Vaccine This Fall

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|Date: August 09, 2022
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Cancer and Flu Don’t Mix Well—Remember to Get Your Flu Vaccine This Fall

Submitted by Dr. Keith Leung, Valley Oncology Clinic While our minds and hearts have been preoccupied wit ...

Submitted by Dr. Keith Leung, Valley Oncology Clinic While our minds and hearts have been preoccupied with COVID-19 the past few years, it’s important to also remember annual protection from the influ ...

August 09, 2022
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Why Stroke Care is Better than Ever in Our Community

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|Date: August 09, 2022
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Why Stroke Care is Better than Ever in Our Community

When a stroke is suspected, the saying goes, “Time is brain.” A stroke is when a blood vessel in the brai ...

When a stroke is suspected, the saying goes, “Time is brain.” A stroke is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked, either from a blood clot or plaque build-up inside the vessel. When the vess ...

August 09, 2022
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Top Tips for Finding & Managing High Blood Pressure from Valley Doc, Minh Dao, DO

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|Date: July 07, 2022
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Top Tips for Finding & Managing High Blood Pressure from Valley Doc, Minh Dao, DO

Minh Dao, DO, is a family medicine physician and her passion for family medicine stems from the ability t ...

Minh Dao, DO, is a family medicine physician and her passion for family medicine stems from the ability to see and treat patients from all ages, including helping them manage chronic conditions like h ...

July 07, 2022
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What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

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|Date: June 07, 2022
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What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

Valley’s primary care clinics are your medical home for health and wellness. Your primary care team is le ...

Valley’s primary care clinics are your medical home for health and wellness. Your primary care team is led by your primary care provider—a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Your pr ...

June 07, 2022
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The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Be Car Seat Savvy

The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

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Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

Cancer and Flu Don’t Mix Well—Remember to Get Your Flu Vaccine This Fall

Cancer and Flu Don’t Mix Well—Remember to Get Your Flu Vaccine This Fall

Why Stroke Care is Better than Ever in Our Community

Why Stroke Care is Better than Ever in Our Community

Top Tips for Finding & Managing High Blood Pressure from Valley Doc, Minh Dao, DO

Top Tips for Finding & Managing High Blood Pressure from Valley Doc, Minh Dao, DO

What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers