heart disease | We Are Valley Blog

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

Posted by Valley Communications
|Date: December 16, 2024
| 0 comments

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
| by Valley Communications

| 0 comments

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

Posted by Valley Communications
|Date: December 12, 2024
| 0 comments

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
| by Valley Communications

| 0 comments

Read more
Considerations for Cholesterol

Posted by Valley Communications
|Date: October 17, 2024
| 0 comments

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
| by Valley Communications

| 0 comments

Read more
The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

Posted by Valley Communications
|Date: June 10, 2024
| 0 comments

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
| by Valley Communications

| 0 comments

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

Posted by Valley Communications
|Date: February 20, 2023
| (4) Comments

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
| by Valley Communications

| (4) Comments

Read more

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 Makes Operational Changes in Response to Financial Challenges

Valley Medical Center Launches Drug Donation Program

Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

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