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 cases. In this DocTalk video, Brandon Teng, MD, with Valley's Gastroenterology Clinic discusses what might be contributing to the rise in colorectal...
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Endocrine Surgery
Enlarged Glands, Too Many Hormones, and Nodules: When Surgery May be Needed for Thyroid, Adrenal, or Parathyroid Conditions
A DocTalk video with Nicole Zern, MD, Endocrine Surgeon The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs that produce hormones. Hormones control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth, development, and responses to injury, stress and environment factors. When issues arise within the endocrine system,...
General Surgery
Valley Cancer Services Deemed “An Excellent Accredited Cancer Program” by Commission on Cancer
We are excited to announce that Valley's Cancer Services program successfully achieved three-year re-accreditation status from the Commission on Cancer (CoC). We were found to be compliant in all 36 standards. In the words of the CoC, “This is an excellent accredited cancer program that is dedicated to addressing the burden of cancer in...
Joint & Spine
Tender, Swollen Joints? Evaluating and Treating Early May Prevent Long-Term Debilitating Damage
There’s a misconception that inflammatory conditions affect mostly older patients, but they often impact much younger people—in their 20s and 30s. By catching inflammation of the joints early, rheumatology providers can help people save their joints and keep productive lives. A range of advanced treatments, including ultrasound-guided injections an...
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Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect
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Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement
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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall
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Injured, In Training or Getting Back to Pre-Pandemic Exercise? Sports Medicine can Help!
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A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley
Neurosurgery
What is Neurosurgery? FAQs Answered
August is Neurosurgery Awareness Month. Here are some common questions and answers about neurosurgery at Valley's Neuroscience Institute. What is Neurosurgery?Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Patients include both adults and children. Surgeries can involve...
Robotic Surgery
Demonstrating Excellence: Inside Valley’s Robotic Surgery Program
Robotic surgery is transforming how surgical procedures are performed, offering enhanced precision, smaller incisions, and quicker recovery times. Valley Medical Center has a comprehensive robotic surgery program providing advanced surgical care and has a Center of Excellence designation. In this video, Heather Wheeler, MD, general surgeon and medi...
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Facts About Fibroids
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Debbie’s Story: Colon Cancer Care at Valley
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Valley Receives Prestigious Center of Excellence Designation for Robotic Surgery
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From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story
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Enlarged Glands, Too Many Hormones, and Nodules: When Surgery May be Needed for Thyroid, Adrenal, or Parathyroid Conditions
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A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley
Vascular Surgery
I’m a Vascular Surgeon: Here’s My Best Advice for Preventing Varicose Veins and How I Treat Them
In just five-minutes, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon John “Jack” McCallum, MD, shares his top three tips for preventing varicose veins, what the symptoms are and how to treat them. Find out when varicose veins cross the line from just being cosmetic to a condition that should be medically treated. Watch the video and read the transcript below, w...
