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                                                              • Holiday Health Myths—Busted

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                                                                |Date: November 07, 2022
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                                                                Holiday Health Myths—Busted

                                                                Holiday Health Myths—Busted

                                                                Many people feel as if they face a choice: They can either enjoy the holidays or they can focus on their ...

                                                                Many people feel as if they face a choice: They can either enjoy the holidays or they can focus on their health, but they can’t do both. Luckily, that’s a myth. You can have it both ways. Th ...

                                                                November 07, 2022
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                                                              • The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

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                                                                |Date: October 11, 2022
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                                                                The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                                                The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                                                Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dir ...

                                                                Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dire. Here’s how to cut back without sacrificing taste. A fresh strawberry, straight from the patc ...

                                                                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

                                                                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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                                                              • DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

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                                                                |Date: September 19, 2022
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                                                                DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

                                                                DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

                                                                Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a c ...

                                                                Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a chronic condition?A chronic condition is any health condition that lasts longer than three month ...

                                                                September 19, 2022
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                                                              • What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

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                                                                |Date: June 07, 2022
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                                                                What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

                                                                What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

                                                                Valley’s primary care clinics are your medical home for health and wellness. Your primary care team is le ...

                                                                Valley’s primary care clinics are your medical home for health and wellness. Your primary care team is led by your primary care provider—a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Your pr ...

                                                                June 07, 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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                                                              • Boost Your Family’s Wellness in the New Year by Practicing Regular Gratitude

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: January 10, 2022
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                                                                Boost Your Family’s Wellness in the New Year by Practicing Regular Gratitude

                                                                Boost Your Family’s Wellness in the New Year by Practicing Regular Gratitude

                                                                By Nichie Lessard, CCC-SLP, Children’s Therapy Clinic, Valley Medical Center In this new year, consider a ...

                                                                By Nichie Lessard, CCC-SLP, Children’s Therapy Clinic, Valley Medical Center In this new year, consider adding a family practice of giving gratitude each day. Building awareness of our appreciation fo ...

                                                                January 10, 2022
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                                                              • Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |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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                                                              • My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: October 08, 2021
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                                                                My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                                                My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                                                Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and so ...

                                                                Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and social development. These visits are important for ALL children, including children and youth wit ...

                                                                October 08, 2021
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                                                              • E-cigarettes are “Vitamin Delivery” Devices? Don’t be Fooled by the Latest Marketing Campaign

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: February 14, 2019
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                                                                E-cigarettes are “Vitamin Delivery” Devices? Don’t be Fooled by the Latest Marketing Campaign

                                                                E-cigarettes are “Vitamin Delivery” Devices? Don’t be Fooled by the Latest Marketing Campaign

                                                                E-cigarette companies have been making unsubstantiated claims that their products provide health benefits ...

                                                                E-cigarette companies have been making unsubstantiated claims that their products provide health benefits like improved sleep, energy and a better immune system. Some are going so far as to call them ...

                                                                February 14, 2019
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