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Recognizing and Preventing Suicide in our Youth: Rates Rising During the Pandemic

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|Date: January 28, 2021
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Recognizing and Preventing Suicide in our Youth: Rates Rising During the Pandemic

Content derived from DocTalk conducted with Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Suicide and self-harm rates hav ...

Content derived from DocTalk conducted with Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Suicide and self-harm rates have increased during the pandemic, particularly in the younger populations in Washington. Kari Ta ...

January 28, 2021
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What Does Swiss Cheese Have to Do with Preventing COVID-19?

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|Date: December 16, 2020
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What Does Swiss Cheese Have to Do with Preventing COVID-19?

Think of COVID-19 prevention like a brick of Swiss cheese—not eating it, but stacking up the slices. Whil ...

Think of COVID-19 prevention like a brick of Swiss cheese—not eating it, but stacking up the slices. While no single virus prevention behavior is perfect, if a variety of behaviors are used together, ...

December 16, 2020
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Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

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|Date: December 16, 2020
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Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

Do you have an upcoming X-ray or CT appointment? Thanks to advances in technology, gonadal (testicles and ...

Do you have an upcoming X-ray or CT appointment? Thanks to advances in technology, gonadal (testicles and ovaries) and fetal (baby) lead apron shields are no longer necessary, per the American College ...

December 16, 2020
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Suicide Prevention: Help for Kids and Teens

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|Date: September 21, 2020
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Suicide Prevention: Help for Kids and Teens

by Kari J. Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Children’s TherapySeptember is suicide prevention month. Though a ye ...

by Kari J. Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Children’s TherapySeptember is suicide prevention month. Though a yearly event, suicide prevention month 2020 highlights a heightened need for all of us to take ti ...

September 21, 2020
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Access to Low-Cost Internet, Computers and Smart Phones

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|Date: September 21, 2020
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Access to Low-Cost Internet, Computers and Smart Phones

by Betsy De La Rosa, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Children's Therapy Now more than ever, it’ ...

by Betsy De La Rosa, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Children's Therapy Now more than ever, it’s important for everyone to have access to Internet and technology. Please see below for a summ ...

September 21, 2020
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Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

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|Date: May 20, 2020
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Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

Learn how to best set up your workstation at home or at the office to reduce body fatigue and prevent inj ...

Learn how to best set up your workstation at home or at the office to reduce body fatigue and prevent injury. Valley's ergonomics expert and mobility coach Javier Bobadilla demonstrates correct positi ...

May 20, 2020
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Drought, Wildfires, Smoke, Oh My! Tips for Breathing Easier During Summer Fire Season

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|Date: June 06, 2019
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Drought, Wildfires, Smoke, Oh My! Tips for Breathing Easier During Summer Fire Season

With more than half of Washington state already experiencing abnormally dry or moderate drought condition ...

With more than half of Washington state already experiencing abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions, the likelihood of wildfires and the resulting widespread smoke is something we should all be ...

June 06, 2019
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Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

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|Date: August 13, 2018
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Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

The risk of falling rises with age. And a simple fall could change your life—breaking a bone can be the s ...

The risk of falling rises with age. And a simple fall could change your life—breaking a bone can be the start of more serious problems like injuries, disability, hospital visits and an overall decline ...

August 13, 2018
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Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

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|Date: July 16, 2018
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Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

As with lotion sunscreens, choose sticks and sprays that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an ...

As with lotion sunscreens, choose sticks and sprays that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF (sun-protection factor) of 30 or higher. For all types of sunscreen, make sure you reapply ...

July 16, 2018
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How to Use Sunscreens

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|Date: May 07, 2018
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How to Use Sunscreens

A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays. Using sunscreens correctly i ...

A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays. Using sunscreens correctly is important in protecting the skin. Consider the following recommendations: Choose a sunscreen ...

May 07, 2018
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Recognizing and Preventing Suicide in our Youth: Rates Rising During the Pandemic

Recognizing and Preventing Suicide in our Youth: Rates Rising During the Pandemic

Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

Suicide Prevention: Help for Kids and Teens

Suicide Prevention: Help for Kids and Teens

Access to Low-Cost Internet, Computers and Smart Phones

Access to Low-Cost Internet, Computers and Smart Phones

Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

Drought, Wildfires, Smoke, Oh My! Tips for Breathing Easier During Summer Fire Season

Drought, Wildfires, Smoke, Oh My! Tips for Breathing Easier During Summer Fire Season

Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

How to Use Sunscreens

How to Use Sunscreens