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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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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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Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

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|Date: February 16, 2023
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Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these ...

Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these tips. You may feel better—and have a healthier heart, too! Know how stress affects your body W ...

February 16, 2023
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Are You and Your Family Getting Enough Sleep for a Healthy Heart?

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|Date: August 09, 2022
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Are You and Your Family Getting Enough Sleep for a Healthy Heart?

While getting enough sleep may seem like a luxury, it’s now an official American Heart Association recomm ...

While getting enough sleep may seem like a luxury, it’s now an official American Heart Association recommendation for a healthy heart. After 12 years of research, the AHA recently expanded its list of ...

August 09, 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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The Importance of Prompt Cardiac Care

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|Date: May 28, 2020
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The Importance of Prompt Cardiac Care

A Heart to Heart Discussion with Cardiologist Rajib Choudhury, MD Dr. Choudhury answers questions about c ...

A Heart to Heart Discussion with Cardiologist Rajib Choudhury, MD Dr. Choudhury answers questions about cardiac conditions and how Valley is keeping patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics ...

May 28, 2020
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New, Promising Cholesterol Medications, Especially for Those Not Tolerating Statins

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|Date: April 03, 2017
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New, Promising Cholesterol Medications, Especially for Those Not Tolerating Statins

Here’s some good news for those people who cannot tolerate statins or those who need more than statins to ...

Here’s some good news for those people who cannot tolerate statins or those who need more than statins to reduce cholesterol enough to be safe. New types of cholesterol lowering medications, known as ...

April 03, 2017
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Over 65? Want to Cut Your Heart Disease Risk? Try Exercise

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|Date: September 28, 2016
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Over 65? Want to Cut Your Heart Disease Risk? Try Exercise

Ride a bike, take a swim, walk your dog: Even a "moderate" amount of exercise each week may drastically r ...

Ride a bike, take a swim, walk your dog: Even a "moderate" amount of exercise each week may drastically reduce the odds a person aged 65 or older will die from heart disease. The effects of exercise a ...

September 28, 2016
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CPR Awareness Week | Sara’s Story

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|Date: June 14, 2016
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CPR Awareness Week | Sara’s Story

Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Each year, more than 326,000 o ...

Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Each year, more than 326,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. alone. CPR dramatically increases a cardiac ar ...

June 14, 2016
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Go-To-Guide: Living Well With Heart Disease

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|Date: February 19, 2014
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Go-To-Guide: Living Well With Heart Disease

In the Valley Medical Center Health Library you can find Go-To-Guide's for a variety of health issues. Si ...

In the Valley Medical Center Health Library you can find Go-To-Guide's for a variety of health issues. Since it's Heart Month we are alerting you to the Go-T0-Guide: Living Well With Heart Disease. Th ...

February 19, 2014
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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

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

Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

Are You and Your Family Getting Enough Sleep for a Healthy Heart?

Are You and Your Family Getting Enough Sleep for a Healthy Heart?

6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good

6 Things You Should Know That Will Do Your Heart Good

The Importance of Prompt Cardiac Care

The Importance of Prompt Cardiac Care

New, Promising Cholesterol Medications, Especially for Those Not Tolerating Statins

New, Promising Cholesterol Medications, Especially for Those Not Tolerating Statins

Over 65? Want to Cut Your Heart Disease Risk? Try Exercise

Over 65? Want to Cut Your Heart Disease Risk? Try Exercise

CPR Awareness Week | Sara’s Story

CPR Awareness Week | Sara’s Story

Go-To-Guide: Living Well With Heart Disease

Go-To-Guide: Living Well With Heart Disease