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This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

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|Date: July 13, 2023
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This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard c ...

For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park or family vacations. These events are a time for families to recon ...

July 13, 2023
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Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

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|Date: June 15, 2023
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Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

Summer in Washington state is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. But while the ...

Summer in Washington state is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. But while the warmth is a nice break from the chilly, rainy months, it is important to be mindful of keeping ...

June 15, 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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Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

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|Date: October 11, 2022
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Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

Are your kids getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy? Youth ages 6 to 17 need at least 6 ...

Are your kids getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy? Youth ages 6 to 17 need at least 60 minutes of activity daily, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But only ab ...

October 11, 2022
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Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

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|Date: September 20, 2022
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Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

Content derived from DocTalk with Matthew Jones, Exercise Specialist 0:32 | Why is exercise important?Exe ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Matthew Jones, Exercise Specialist 0:32 | Why is exercise important?Exercise is the number one way to prevent chronic disease and retain your quality of life as you a ...

September 20, 2022
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Sidelined by an Injury?

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|Date: May 09, 2022
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Sidelined by an Injury?

When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for athletes to “take it easy for a while” or “work through i ...

When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for athletes to “take it easy for a while” or “work through it.” Whether you’re a swimmer, runner, cyclist, dancer, hiker, Little Leaguer, or someone who ju ...

May 09, 2022
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Core Workout for Kids

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|Date: March 23, 2021
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Core Workout for Kids

By occupational therapists Loren Burnett, OTR/L & Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, Children’s Therapy at Val ...

By occupational therapists Loren Burnett, OTR/L & Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, Children’s Therapy at Valley Medical Center Performing these exercises will help your child build core muscles, supporti ...

March 23, 2021
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Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

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|Date: February 28, 2019
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Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

It starts with just 15 minutes: a slow 5-minute warm-up walk, five minutes of brisk walking and then fini ...

It starts with just 15 minutes: a slow 5-minute warm-up walk, five minutes of brisk walking and then finishes with a 5-minute, slow down walk. Sound doable? If you’ve been wanting to gradually get mor ...

February 28, 2019
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Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

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|Date: January 29, 2019
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Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall ope ...

Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall opens early for indoor walkers. Listen to music or watch TV to keep yourself entertained while you ...

January 29, 2019
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Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehab Program

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|Date: November 13, 2018
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Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehab Program

Transferred to UW Medical Center following a heart attack, Rob was diagnosed with a serious blockage in h ...

Transferred to UW Medical Center following a heart attack, Rob was diagnosed with a serious blockage in his right coronary artery. Two stents were placed to open the arteries and maintain circulation ...

November 13, 2018
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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

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

Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Resources and Events

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Events and Resources

This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

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

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

Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

Sidelined by an Injury?

Sidelined by an Injury?

Core Workout for Kids

Core Workout for Kids

Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehab Program

Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehab Program