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                                    • At Risk for Pre-Diabetes? What You Need to Know about This Hidden Condition & Help If You Know You Have It

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                                      |Date: March 08, 2022
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                                      At Risk for Pre-Diabetes? What You Need to Know about This Hidden Condition & Help If You Know You Have It

                                      At Risk for Pre-Diabetes? What You Need to Know about This Hidden Condition & Help If You Know You Have It

                                      If your blood glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type ...

                                      If your blood glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you can have pre-diabetes without even knowing. Watch the video below and learn how ...

                                      March 08, 2022
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                                    • Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

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                                      |Date: October 28, 2021
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                                      Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

                                      Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

                                      Content derived from "Understand the Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Stroke" A virtual town hall with ...

                                      Content derived from "Understand the Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Stroke" A virtual town hall with neurologist, Dr. Michael Previti on September 24, 2021. https://youtu.be/jwYMDk6YnY0 What is a ...

                                      October 28, 2021
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                                    • Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

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                                      |Date: May 04, 2021
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                                      Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

                                      Leg Cramps or Weakness? It May Be Peripheral Arterial Disease

                                      Content derived from DocTalk with Don Harris, MD and Omar Dorzi, MD from Valley Medical Center's Vascular ...

                                      Content derived from DocTalk with Don Harris, MD and Omar Dorzi, MD from Valley Medical Center's Vascular Surgery Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb6fI7qTvmg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WX ...

                                      May 04, 2021
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                                    • Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

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                                      |Date: August 07, 2020
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                                      Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

                                      Stroke is SERIOUS! Learn about the risks involved with stroke and how to manage your health to prevent st ...

                                      Stroke is SERIOUS! Learn about the risks involved with stroke and how to manage your health to prevent stroke in this Doc Talk with Dr. Mike Previti, Medical Director of the Stroke Program at Valley M ...

                                      August 07, 2020
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                                    • Valley Clinic Network Receives Multiple Awards

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                                      |Date: October 31, 2019
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                                      Valley Clinic Network Receives Multiple Awards

                                      Valley Clinic Network Receives Multiple Awards

                                      Congratulations to Valley's Clinic Network on these recent awards/recognitions: Clinic Network - Target: ...

                                      Congratulations to Valley's Clinic Network on these recent awards/recognitions: Clinic Network - Target: BP American Heart Association & American Medical Association Gold Level RecognitionDr. Kim ...

                                      October 31, 2019
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                                    • We Like to Move It, Move It During October, National Physical Therapy Month!

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                                      |Date: October 01, 2019
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                                      We Like to Move It, Move It During October, National Physical Therapy Month!

                                      We Like to Move It, Move It During October, National Physical Therapy Month!

                                      Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control recommends that children and adolescents aged 6 - 17 ye ...

                                      Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control recommends that children and adolescents aged 6 - 17 years participate in 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day? Yet only 24% ...

                                      October 01, 2019
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                                    • Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

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                                      |Date: August 06, 2019
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                                      Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

                                      Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

                                      If your legs ache, are painful, numb or just feel heavy when you’re walking or climbing stairs, it’s like ...

                                      If your legs ache, are painful, numb or just feel heavy when you’re walking or climbing stairs, it’s likely not just a sign of normal aging, it may be peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. During physi ...

                                      August 06, 2019
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                                    • Valley Receives National Grant to Innovate Ways to Address Prediabetes in High-risk Populations

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                                      |Date: April 09, 2019
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                                      Valley Receives National Grant to Innovate Ways to Address Prediabetes in High-risk Populations

                                      Valley Receives National Grant to Innovate Ways to Address Prediabetes in High-risk Populations

                                      Valley Medical Center has received a $33,500 grant from the American College of Preventive Medicine in co ...

                                      Valley Medical Center has received a $33,500 grant from the American College of Preventive Medicine in conjunction with the American Medical Association and the Black Women's Health Imperative to buil ...

                                      April 09, 2019
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                                    • Are You at Risk for Thyroid Cancer? Get A Neck Check!

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                                      |Date: August 28, 2018
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                                      Are You at Risk for Thyroid Cancer? Get A Neck Check!

                                      Are You at Risk for Thyroid Cancer? Get A Neck Check!

                                      What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck just b ...

                                      What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck just below the Adam’s apple. It secretes thyroid hormones that regulates metabolism. What causes thyr ...

                                      August 28, 2018
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                                    • Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

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                                      |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                      Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                      Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                      September and October are prime road trip months with cooler temperatures and fewer people vacationing. I ...

                                      September and October are prime road trip months with cooler temperatures and fewer people vacationing. If you have diabetes and are ready to hit the road, here are few tips keeping yourself safe and ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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