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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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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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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

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 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?

Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Tips for Safe Swimming This Summer

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

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

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

TeamBirth Initiative Launches at Valley with Goal to Improve Safety and Quality Outcomes

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

Be Car Seat Savvy

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

Join Us for a Community Meeting

Save Time With MyChart’s Self Check-in at the Emergency Room

Valley Celebrates Pride

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

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

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

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