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Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

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|Date: October 05, 2023
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Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Valley's Breast Center was awarded another thre ...

Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Valley's Breast Center was awarded another three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the ...

October 05, 2023
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9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

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|Date: January 17, 2023
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9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why preventive health care is so important. Preve ...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why preventive health care is so important. Preventive screenings can help find health problems early, when treatment and lifestyle changes work ...

January 17, 2023
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The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

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|Date: November 16, 2021
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The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

Following a community survey of patients, physicians, staff and area leaders more than 20 years ago, the ...

Following a community survey of patients, physicians, staff and area leaders more than 20 years ago, the idea of a comprehensive breast center was born to support unfilled needs in our community. On N ...

November 16, 2021
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Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

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|Date: October 06, 2021
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Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

By Janelle Trippany DPT, CLT-LANA, PRPC, Lymphedema and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist III, Outpatient T ...

By Janelle Trippany DPT, CLT-LANA, PRPC, Lymphedema and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist III, Outpatient Therapy Services, Valley Medical Center Breast cancer survivor rates are higher than ever One in ...

October 06, 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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Cancer Services Team Offered an Array of Awareness and Screening Events in 2018

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|Date: December 29, 2018
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Cancer Services Team Offered an Array of Awareness and Screening Events in 2018

Valley Medical Center's Cancer Services department is an active community participant, providing educatio ...

Valley Medical Center's Cancer Services department is an active community participant, providing education and screening events for healthy living throughout the hospital district. It’s been quite a y ...

December 29, 2018
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Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

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|Date: October 16, 2018
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Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can be 2D or 3D and can be used to detect breas ...

A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can be 2D or 3D and can be used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. This type of mammogram is call ...

October 16, 2018
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New Targeted Treatment for Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Delivers Care Closer to Home

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|Date: January 31, 2018
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New Targeted Treatment for Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Delivers Care Closer to Home

Brachytherapy, a treatment for breast and gynecologic cancer patients, is now available at Valley Medical ...

Brachytherapy, a treatment for breast and gynecologic cancer patients, is now available at Valley Medical Center’s Radiation Oncology clinic. High dose radiotherapy (HDR) brachytherapy is a powerful f ...

January 31, 2018
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Valley Expands Cancer Services with Opening of New High Risk Screening & Genetic Testing Clinic

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|Date: July 28, 2016
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Valley Expands Cancer Services with Opening of New High Risk Screening & Genetic Testing Clinic

On July 25, Valley opened the High Risk Screening and Genetic Testing Clinic with services by new provide ...

On July 25, Valley opened the High Risk Screening and Genetic Testing Clinic with services by new provider, Kristine M. King, MD. Patients who may be considered for cancer genetic services include tho ...

July 28, 2016
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Why Exercise? It’s Your Free Prescription for Preventing Major Diseases

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|Date: June 17, 2016
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Why Exercise? It’s Your Free Prescription for Preventing Major Diseases

Strong evidence shows that physical inactivity increases the risk of many harmful health conditions. Worl ...

Strong evidence shows that physical inactivity increases the risk of many harmful health conditions. Worldwide, it is estimated that physical inactivity causes: • 6% of the global burden of disease fr ...

June 17, 2016
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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

Valley Medical Center Drug Donation Program Launches May 8, 2025

Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

Learn to Save a Life with STOP THE BLEED® Training

Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

9 Preventive Screenings to Maximize Health

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

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

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

Cancer Services Team Offered an Array of Awareness and Screening Events in 2018

Cancer Services Team Offered an Array of Awareness and Screening Events in 2018

Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

New Targeted Treatment for Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Delivers Care Closer to Home

New Targeted Treatment for Breast and Gynecologic Cancers Delivers Care Closer to Home

Valley Expands Cancer Services with Opening of New High Risk Screening & Genetic Testing Clinic

Valley Expands Cancer Services with Opening of New High Risk Screening & Genetic Testing Clinic

Why Exercise? It’s Your Free Prescription for Preventing Major Diseases

Why Exercise? It’s Your Free Prescription for Preventing Major Diseases