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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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Is a Brisk Walk Really as Good an Exercise as a Sweaty, Heart-Pounding Run?

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|Date: September 21, 2017
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Is a Brisk Walk Really as Good an Exercise as a Sweaty, Heart-Pounding Run?

Walking is just as good as running when it comes to lowering your risk for heart disease, according to re ...

Walking is just as good as running when it comes to lowering your risk for heart disease, according to research reported by the American Heart Association. Researchers analyzed the health of some 48,0 ...

September 21, 2017
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3 Ways to Better Manage Your Diabetes

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|Date: August 18, 2017
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3 Ways to Better Manage Your Diabetes

Living with diabetes can be a challenge. Researchers are always looking for new ways to help people with ...

Living with diabetes can be a challenge. Researchers are always looking for new ways to help people with the disease. Some strategies focus on new medicines or forms of insulin. Others give those with ...

August 18, 2017
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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

Is a Brisk Walk Really as Good an Exercise as a Sweaty, Heart-Pounding Run?

Is a Brisk Walk Really as Good an Exercise as a Sweaty, Heart-Pounding Run?

3 Ways to Better Manage Your Diabetes

3 Ways to Better Manage Your Diabetes