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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

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|Date: September 01, 2021
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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventin ...

Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventing falls?We’re concerned about preventing falls for a number of reasons, but the most important ...

September 01, 2021
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Should You Give Your Child Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Before a Vaccine to Reduce Fever and Pain?

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|Date: July 13, 2021
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Should You Give Your Child Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Before a Vaccine to Reduce Fever and Pain?

After reviewing evidence based on studies of more than 5000 children age 6 and younger who were immunized ...

After reviewing evidence based on studies of more than 5000 children age 6 and younger who were immunized, a group of Valley Family Medicine Residency Program faculty and students have concluded that ...

July 13, 2021
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No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

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|Date: May 19, 2021
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No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

by Amanda Zorn, MD, Kent Primary Care The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted most of our routines and schedules ...

by Amanda Zorn, MD, Kent Primary Care The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted most of our routines and schedules over the past year, and unfortunately, many recommended cancer screenings were postponed. Now t ...

May 19, 2021
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6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer

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|Date: May 04, 2021
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6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer

This article was originally published May 2021. It was reviewed May 2024. by Brian Kumasaka, MD, Dermatol ...

This article was originally published May 2021. It was reviewed May 2024. by Brian Kumasaka, MD, Dermatology Clinic Why is it important to regularly check yourself for skin cancer?Considered the large ...

May 04, 2021
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Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

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|Date: May 04, 2021
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Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

Content derived from DocTalk with Don Harris, MD and Omar Dorzi, MD from Valley Medical Center's Vascular ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Don Harris, MD and Omar Dorzi, MD from Valley Medical Center's Vascular Surgery Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb6fI7qTvmg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WX ...

May 04, 2021
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GiveBIG 2021: Make a BIG Impact

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|Date: April 21, 2021
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GiveBIG 2021: Make a BIG Impact

At Valley Medical Center, our mission is to care for our community like family. As Washington's oldest an ...

At Valley Medical Center, our mission is to care for our community like family. As Washington's oldest and largest public district hospital, we are committed to caring for more than 600,000 residents ...

April 21, 2021
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Understanding the Importance & Benefits of Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare Patients

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|Date: April 20, 2021
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Understanding the Importance & Benefits of Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare Patients

This article was originally published April 2021. It was reviewed and updated May 2024. Naomi Belayneh, A ...

This article was originally published April 2021. It was reviewed and updated May 2024. Naomi Belayneh, ARNP, with Valley's Senior Care Clinic explains who should have a Medicare wellness visit, why i ...

April 20, 2021
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Head and Neck Cancer: Will It Affect My Cognition and Ability to Chew and Swallow?

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|Date: April 19, 2021
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Head and Neck Cancer: Will It Affect My Cognition and Ability to Chew and Swallow?

Content derived from articles from Sohi Oh, MA, CCC-SLP & Erin Hawes, MA, CCC-SLP Head and neck cance ...

Content derived from articles from Sohi Oh, MA, CCC-SLP & Erin Hawes, MA, CCC-SLP Head and neck cancer is a broad term used to refer to cancers in the head/neck region of the body and typically in ...

April 19, 2021
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Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!

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|Date: February 24, 2021
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Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!

Content derived from DocTalk with Greta Bernier, MD, Colorectal Surgeon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Greta Bernier, MD, Colorectal Surgeon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aysFTyD3sh4 Why is it important to talk about colorectal cancer now?We want to make sure you kno ...

February 24, 2021
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6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good

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|Date: February 24, 2021
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6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good

February is American Heart Month, as originally proclaimed in February 1964 by President Johnson to promo ...

February is American Heart Month, as originally proclaimed in February 1964 by President Johnson to promote awareness of heart disease after he had personally experienced a heart attack. This month ma ...

February 24, 2021
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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

Join Us for a Community Meeting

Save Time With MyChart’s Self Check-in at the Emergency Room

Valley Celebrates Pride

Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

Should You Give Your Child Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Before a Vaccine to Reduce Fever and Pain?

Should You Give Your Child Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Before a Vaccine to Reduce Fever and Pain?

No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer

6 Essential Steps to Checking Yourself for Melanoma Skin Cancer

Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

GiveBIG 2021: Make a BIG Impact

GiveBIG 2021: Make a BIG Impact

Understanding the Importance & Benefits of Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare Patients

Understanding the Importance & Benefits of Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare Patients

Head and Neck Cancer: Will It Affect My Cognition and Ability to Chew and Swallow?

Head and Neck Cancer: Will It Affect My Cognition and Ability to Chew and Swallow?

Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!

Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Time to Get Back on Track!

6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good

6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good