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                                    • Phase 1B of Valley’s New Cancer Center to Open August 31! Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on August 20

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                                      |Date: July 22, 2026
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                                      Phase 1B of Valley’s New Cancer Center to Open August 31! Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on August 20

                                      Phase 1B of Valley’s New Cancer Center to Open August 31! Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration on August 20

                                      We are excited to announce the opening of Phase 1B of Valley’s new Cancer Center, welcoming our first pat ...

                                      We are excited to announce the opening of Phase 1B of Valley’s new Cancer Center, welcoming our first patients on Monday, August 31. Phase 1B brings five clinics together in one welcoming, connected s ...

                                      July 22, 2026
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                                    • Valley Expands Robotic Surgery Program with the Latest Technology

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                                      |Date: July 20, 2026
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                                      Valley Expands Robotic Surgery Program with the Latest Technology

                                      Valley Expands Robotic Surgery Program with the Latest Technology

                                      This summer marks an exciting milestone for surgical care at Valley Medical Center & Clinics.  V ...

                                      This summer marks an exciting milestone for surgical care at Valley Medical Center & Clinics.  Valley is upgrading all our robotic operating rooms with the newest generation of ...

                                      July 20, 2026
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                                    • Valley Brings Advanced Endoscopic Ultrasound Technology to the Pacific Northwest

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                                      |Date: July 20, 2026
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                                      Valley Brings Advanced Endoscopic Ultrasound Technology to the Pacific Northwest

                                      Valley Brings Advanced Endoscopic Ultrasound Technology to the Pacific Northwest

                                      Valley Medical Center & Clinics is proud to be the first hospital in the Pacific Northwest to offer t ...

                                      Valley Medical Center & Clinics is proud to be the first hospital in the Pacific Northwest to offer the newest endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) technology, giving patients access to one of the most adv ...

                                      July 20, 2026
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                                    • HealthPoint to Open New Integrated Health Services Clinic Serving Kent East Hill

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                                      |Date: July 15, 2026
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                                      HealthPoint to Open New Integrated Health Services Clinic Serving Kent East Hill

                                      HealthPoint to Open New Integrated Health Services Clinic Serving Kent East Hill

                                      HealthPoint and Valley Collaborate to Address Unmet Demand for Care HealthPoint and Valley Medical Center ...

                                      HealthPoint and Valley Collaborate to Address Unmet Demand for Care HealthPoint and Valley Medical Center & Clinics are collaborating to expand access to essential healthcare services in Kent with ...

                                      July 15, 2026
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                                    • Support Cancer Care at Valley – Register to Walk in the 8th Annual Be The Hope Walk

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                                      |Date: July 15, 2026
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                                      Support Cancer Care at Valley – Register to Walk in the 8th Annual Be The Hope Walk

                                      Support Cancer Care at Valley – Register to Walk in the 8th Annual Be The Hope Walk

                                      Join Valley Girls & Guys and Valley Medical Center & Clinics on Sept. 19 at the 8th annual Be The ...

                                      Join Valley Girls & Guys and Valley Medical Center & Clinics on Sept. 19 at the 8th annual Be The HOPE Walk—participate in-person or virtually. It’s a good time and a great cause! The 5K walk ...

                                      July 15, 2026
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                                    • Valley Medical Center Unveils New Name and Logo, Celebrating Nearly 80 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

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                                      |Date: July 08, 2026
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                                      Valley Medical Center Unveils New Name and Logo, Celebrating Nearly 80 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

                                      Valley Medical Center Unveils New Name and Logo, Celebrating Nearly 80 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

                                      Valley Medical Center today unveiled a new name and logo that reflect the organization's history, values, ...

                                      Valley Medical Center today unveiled a new name and logo that reflect the organization's history, values, and vision for the future as it enters its next chapter as an independent public hospital dist ...

                                      July 08, 2026
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                                    • Peak Performance: PRP Treatment Helps Get You Back in Action

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: June 01, 2026
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                                      Peak Performance: PRP Treatment Helps Get You Back in Action

                                      Peak Performance: PRP Treatment Helps Get You Back in Action

                                      If you have ever had a stubborn twisted ankle, or a history with chronic issues like arthritis or tendoni ...

                                      If you have ever had a stubborn twisted ankle, or a history with chronic issues like arthritis or tendonitis, platelet-rich plasma injections could benefit you! ...

                                      June 01, 2026
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