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                                                              • Valley Recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program

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                                                                |Date: October 12, 2022
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                                                                Valley Recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program

                                                                Valley Recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program

                                                                Valley is excited to share we’ve been recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medici ...

                                                                Valley is excited to share we’ve been recognized by the American Medical Association’s 2022 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program for our efforts to improve physician well-being and combat ...

                                                                October 12, 2022
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                                                              • Valley Pros Reveal Their Top Tips for Winter Health

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                                                                |Date: January 12, 2022
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                                                                Valley Pros Reveal Their Top Tips for Winter Health

                                                                Valley Pros Reveal Their Top Tips for Winter Health

                                                                Valley healthcare professionals are sharing some of their best advice for feeling better, staying healthi ...

                                                                Valley healthcare professionals are sharing some of their best advice for feeling better, staying healthier, and keeping positive when the winter environment makes those things more challenging. From ...

                                                                January 12, 2022
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                                                              • Snapshot Look at Valley’s 2021 Accomplishments with Community Partners

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                                                                |Date: December 15, 2021
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                                                                Snapshot Look at Valley’s 2021 Accomplishments with Community Partners

                                                                Snapshot Look at Valley’s 2021 Accomplishments with Community Partners

                                                                Valley Medical Center is continuously looking for new and innovative ways to support our surrounding comm ...

                                                                Valley Medical Center is continuously looking for new and innovative ways to support our surrounding community and local organizations through strong partnerships. Throughout the last two years, most ...

                                                                December 15, 2021
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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

                                                                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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                                                              • Valley’s Pandemic Response Isn’t Keeping Us from Preparing for Other Disasters

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                                                                |Date: November 16, 2021
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                                                                Valley’s Pandemic Response Isn’t Keeping Us from Preparing for Other Disasters

                                                                Valley’s Pandemic Response Isn’t Keeping Us from Preparing for Other Disasters

                                                                We may be nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, but teams across Valley are ensuring they’re re ...

                                                                We may be nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, but teams across Valley are ensuring they’re ready in the event another disaster strikes through periodic emergency preparedness exercises. “I ...

                                                                November 16, 2021
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                                                              • A Mover and a Shaker Who is 100% Pure Inspiration—Meet 13-Year Old Leader & Valley Partner Mehr Grewal

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                                                                |Date: November 04, 2021
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                                                                A Mover and a Shaker Who is 100% Pure Inspiration—Meet 13-Year Old Leader & Valley Partner Mehr Grewal

                                                                A Mover and a Shaker Who is 100% Pure Inspiration—Meet 13-Year Old Leader & Valley Partner Mehr Grewal

                                                                As part of our community outreach efforts at Valley Medical Center, we strive to build strong relationshi ...

                                                                As part of our community outreach efforts at Valley Medical Center, we strive to build strong relationships with community partners and organizations. This past summer, our team developed a close rela ...

                                                                November 04, 2021
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                                                              • Valley’s Primary Care Clinics Receive National Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition

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                                                                |Date: October 11, 2021
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                                                                Valley’s Primary Care Clinics Receive National Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition

                                                                Valley’s Primary Care Clinics Receive National Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition

                                                                Valley Medical Center’s Clinic Network is proud to announce the successful renewal of our Patient-Centere ...

                                                                Valley Medical Center’s Clinic Network is proud to announce the successful renewal of our Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for the participating Valley Primary Care clinics. Consistently achi ...

                                                                October 11, 2021
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                                                              • Is Hip or Knee Replacement Right for You?

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                                                                |Date: September 27, 2021
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                                                                Is Hip or Knee Replacement Right for You?

                                                                GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWEREDWatch orthopedic surgeon William Barrett, MD's Frequently Asked Questions vide ...

                                                                GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWEREDWatch orthopedic surgeon William Barrett, MD's Frequently Asked Questions video series where he shares what you need to know about hip and knee replacement surgery. View FAQ ...

                                                                September 27, 2021
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                                                              • Robotic Total Knee Replacement

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                                                                |Date: September 24, 2021
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                                                                Robotic Total Knee Replacement

                                                                Traditional total joint replacement surgery is one of the most reliable and cost-effective surgical proce ...

                                                                Traditional total joint replacement surgery is one of the most reliable and cost-effective surgical procedures in modern medicine. It has improved dramatically over the years, with smaller incisions, ...

                                                                September 24, 2021
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                                                              • Valley’s Stroke Program Achieves the American Heart Association 2021 Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for the 6th Year in a Row!

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                                                                |Date: September 14, 2021
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                                                                Valley’s Stroke Program Achieves the American Heart Association 2021 Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for the 6th Year in a Row!

                                                                Valley’s Stroke Program Achieves the American Heart Association 2021 Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for the 6th Year in a Row!

                                                                Valley Medical Center's Stroke Program has received the American Heart Association 2021 Gold Plus quality ...

                                                                Valley Medical Center's Stroke Program has received the American Heart Association 2021 Gold Plus quality achievement award for the sixth year in a row, as well as their Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor ...

                                                                September 14, 2021
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