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A Timeline of Recovery: How the Body Changes After Quitting Smoking

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|Date: December 16, 2024
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A Timeline of Recovery: How the Body Changes After Quitting Smoking

Most people are aware of the cancer risks associated with smoking, but quitting is often challenging, and ...

Most people are aware of the cancer risks associated with smoking, but quitting is often challenging, and many become discouraged after unsuccessful attempts. As an oncologist, I cannot emphasize enou ...

December 16, 2024
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5 Essential Health Metrics You Should Check Every Year (But Probably Aren’t)

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|Date: December 12, 2024
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5 Essential Health Metrics You Should Check Every Year (But Probably Aren’t)

When was the last time you checked in on your health? Annual checkups with a primary care provider are es ...

When was the last time you checked in on your health? Annual checkups with a primary care provider are essential for tracking important health basics like blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight – but ...

December 12, 2024
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Considerations for Cholesterol

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|Date: October 17, 2024
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Considerations for Cholesterol

Cholesterol screening is a common part of routine blood tests during wellness checks with your primary ca ...

Cholesterol screening is a common part of routine blood tests during wellness checks with your primary care provider. But what exactly is cholesterol? What's the difference between "good" and "bad" ch ...

October 17, 2024
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The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

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|Date: June 10, 2024
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The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

Did you know that one of the best ways to ensure we age gracefully and stay healthy is through strength t ...

Did you know that one of the best ways to ensure we age gracefully and stay healthy is through strength training? Strength training, also known as resistance training, involves exercises that improve ...

June 10, 2024
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Straight Talk from a Heart Doc—Caring for Patients, Advances in Treatments & Best Healthy Heart Habits Advice

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|Date: February 20, 2023
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Straight Talk from a Heart Doc—Caring for Patients, Advances in Treatments & Best Healthy Heart Habits Advice

Valley cardiologist Kenneth Igbalode, MD, talks about the reasons patients visit him for care, the latest ...

Valley cardiologist Kenneth Igbalode, MD, talks about the reasons patients visit him for care, the latest advancements in diagnosing heart conditions and treatments, including wearable devices and a m ...

February 20, 2023
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It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

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|Date: November 07, 2022
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It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

If you could make one investment that would reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your health, and ...

If you could make one investment that would reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your health, and give you more time and energy for the people and activities you love, would you? If you have o ...

November 07, 2022
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Congratulations to 33 Providers Recognized by NCQA for Exemplary Heart & Stroke Care!

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|Date: November 03, 2022
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Congratulations to 33 Providers Recognized by NCQA for Exemplary Heart & Stroke Care!

Submitted by Verle-Ranae Hoskins, MS, Performance Improvement Coordinator We are pleased to share that 33 ...

Submitted by Verle-Ranae Hoskins, MS, Performance Improvement Coordinator We are pleased to share that 33 providers across our clinic network have achieved recognition from the National Committee ...

November 03, 2022
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Why Stroke Care is Better than Ever in Our Community

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|Date: August 09, 2022
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Why Stroke Care is Better than Ever in Our Community

When a stroke is suspected, the saying goes, “Time is brain.” A stroke is when a blood vessel in the brai ...

When a stroke is suspected, the saying goes, “Time is brain.” A stroke is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked, either from a blood clot or plaque build-up inside the vessel. When the vess ...

August 09, 2022
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Lowering our Patients’ Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Clinic Network’s 2021 Efforts Nationally Recognized by the American Heart Association

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|Date: February 08, 2022
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Lowering our Patients’ Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Clinic Network’s 2021 Efforts Nationally Recognized by the American Heart Association

Sixteen of Valley Medical Center Clinic Network clinics have received American Heart Association program ...

Sixteen of Valley Medical Center Clinic Network clinics have received American Heart Association program awards for our commitment to reducing our patients’ risk of heart disease and stroke through im ...

February 08, 2022
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6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good

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|Date: February 24, 2021
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6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good

February is American Heart Month, as originally proclaimed in February 1964 by President Johnson to promo ...

February is American Heart Month, as originally proclaimed in February 1964 by President Johnson to promote awareness of heart disease after he had personally experienced a heart attack. This month ma ...

February 24, 2021
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Valley Cancer Services Deemed “An Excellent Accredited Cancer Program” by Commission on Cancer

From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story

How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

Valley Primary Care Clinics Sustain Recognition as NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Homes

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

What to Expect at Your DEXA Scan

Easily Schedule Your Diagnostic Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and DEXA Scans on MyChart

Valley Medical Center Drug Donation Program Launches May 8, 2025

Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

Learn to Save a Life with STOP THE BLEED® Training

A Timeline of Recovery: How the Body Changes After Quitting Smoking

A Timeline of Recovery: How the Body Changes After Quitting Smoking

5 Essential Health Metrics You Should Check Every Year (But Probably Aren’t)

5 Essential Health Metrics You Should Check Every Year (But Probably Aren’t)

Considerations for Cholesterol

Considerations for Cholesterol

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

Straight Talk from a Heart Doc—Caring for Patients, Advances in Treatments & Best Healthy Heart Habits Advice

Straight Talk from a Heart Doc—Caring for Patients, Advances in Treatments & Best Healthy Heart Habits Advice

It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

Congratulations to 33 Providers Recognized by NCQA for Exemplary Heart & Stroke Care!

Congratulations to 33 Providers Recognized by NCQA for Exemplary Heart & Stroke Care!

Why Stroke Care is Better than Ever in Our Community

Why Stroke Care is Better than Ever in Our Community

Lowering our Patients’ Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Clinic Network’s 2021 Efforts Nationally Recognized by the American Heart Association

Lowering our Patients’ Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Clinic Network’s 2021 Efforts Nationally Recognized by the American Heart Association

6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good

6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good