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Valley to Begin Phase One of South King County’s First Cancer Center

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|Date: October 05, 2023
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Valley to Begin Phase One of South King County’s First Cancer Center

We are very excited to announce that the Facilities, Finance & Audit Committee of Valley’s Board of T ...

We are very excited to announce that the Facilities, Finance & Audit Committee of Valley’s Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to amend the FY24 budget, increasing the capital budget by $10M f ...

October 05, 2023
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Partners in HOPE: Valley Medical Center and Valley Girls & Guys United in Supporting Cancer Patients in South King County

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|Date: July 14, 2023
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Partners in HOPE: Valley Medical Center and Valley Girls & Guys United in Supporting Cancer Patients in South King County

For more than a decade, we have partnered with local non-profit Valley Girls & Guys in support of can ...

For more than a decade, we have partnered with local non-profit Valley Girls & Guys in support of cancer care in our community. From raising awareness on the importance of screening mammograms and ...

July 14, 2023
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Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home

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|Date: July 13, 2023
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Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home

Did you know that Valley Medical Center has a Clinical Research department? The Clinical Research team pr ...

Did you know that Valley Medical Center has a Clinical Research department? The Clinical Research team prides themselves on providing access to the same groundbreaking clinical trials and research stu ...

July 13, 2023
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Bringing HOPE and Support to Valley Cancer Patients

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|Date: March 17, 2023
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Bringing HOPE and Support to Valley Cancer Patients

The journey is not just a physical one, it is also emotional, mental and tremendously personal for each p ...

The journey is not just a physical one, it is also emotional, mental and tremendously personal for each person it touches. Diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming and we are dedicated to providing ...

March 17, 2023
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Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

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|Date: January 16, 2023
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Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

On January 11, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden had Mohs surgery to remove skin lesions that were found to be ba ...

On January 11, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden had Mohs surgery to remove skin lesions that were found to be basal cell carcinoma. We asked Valley dermatologist Laura Walsh, MD, what you should know about b ...

January 16, 2023
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Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

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|Date: December 05, 2022
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Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic As a medical oncologist, I prescribe chemotherapy ...

By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic As a medical oncologist, I prescribe chemotherapy to many patients. Although the treatment can be life-prolonging and even life-saving, it may a ...

December 05, 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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Honoring the Strength and Courage of Those Living with a History of Cancer—National Cancer Survivors Day®

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|Date: June 07, 2022
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Honoring the Strength and Courage of Those Living with a History of Cancer—National Cancer Survivors Day®

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, we will commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day®, as we pause to honor th ...

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, we will commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day®, as we pause to honor the strength and courage of those living with a history of cancer. It’s a celebra ...

June 07, 2022
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The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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|Date: February 07, 2022
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The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center As we begin 2022, I reflec ...

By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center As we begin 2022, I reflect on the enormous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives at so many levels. Here at Valle ...

February 07, 2022
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Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling

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|Date: December 15, 2021
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Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling

By Keith Leung, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center While much remains unknown ab ...

By Keith Leung, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center While much remains unknown about the development, behavior and progression of cancer, through the efforts of researchers and ...

December 15, 2021
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This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

In Search of a Local Adventure? Area Parks Offer Great Places to Explore, Move More & Have Fun

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

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

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

The Selflessness, Patience, and Endurance of Breastfeeding

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

As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

Holidays Around the World

Valley Teams Take Part in Mass Casualty Drills For Earthquake Preparedness Month

Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Resources and Events

Valley to Begin Phase One of South King County’s First Cancer Center

Valley to Begin Phase One of South King County’s First Cancer Center

Partners in HOPE: Valley Medical Center and Valley Girls & Guys United in Supporting Cancer Patients in South King County

Partners in HOPE: Valley Medical Center and Valley Girls & Guys United in Supporting Cancer Patients in South King County

Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home

Valley’s Clinical Research Team Provides Access to Groundbreaking Studies and Clinical Trials Close to Home

Bringing HOPE and Support to Valley Cancer Patients

Bringing HOPE and Support to Valley Cancer Patients

Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

Ask Sooner Rather Than Later: Skin Spots or Moles Could be Cancer

Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

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

Honoring the Strength and Courage of Those Living with a History of Cancer—National Cancer Survivors Day®

Honoring the Strength and Courage of Those Living with a History of Cancer—National Cancer Survivors Day®

The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling

Cancer Patients Donating Biobank Blood and Tissue Samples Receive Leading-Edge Genetic Cancer Profiling