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Strollin’ Through the Colon: Outreach Event Showcases Importance of Colon Health

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|Date: January 02, 2025
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Strollin’ Through the Colon: Outreach Event Showcases Importance of Colon Health

Staff and visitors to Valley got an immersive lesson on colorectal health in December, thanks to a stroll ...

Staff and visitors to Valley got an immersive lesson on colorectal health in December, thanks to a stroll through a 20-foot inflatable colon. In partnership with Colon Cancer Stars, a unique, fun and ...

January 02, 2025
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The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Warriors and Survivors

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|Date: January 02, 2025
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The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Warriors and Survivors

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving the quality of life for people fighting cancer and survivors al ...

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving the quality of life for people fighting cancer and survivors alike. Whether during treatment or in recovery, engaging in regular physical activity can offer a ...

January 02, 2025
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5 Essential Health Metrics You Should Check Every Year (But Probably Aren’t)

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|Date: December 12, 2024
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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
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Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

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|Date: October 17, 2024
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Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

As the temperature drops and the daylight hours get shorter, a warm and cozy meal is a nice way to end th ...

As the temperature drops and the daylight hours get shorter, a warm and cozy meal is a nice way to end the day. Dishes containing a variety of vegetables, along with proteins like beans or chickpeas, ...

October 17, 2024
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The True Measure of Progress: Tracking Body Composition Over Time

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|Date: September 11, 2024
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The True Measure of Progress: Tracking Body Composition Over Time

When it comes to health and fitness, most of us have been conditioned to rely on the bathroom scale for f ...

When it comes to health and fitness, most of us have been conditioned to rely on the bathroom scale for feedback. We step on, see a number, and let it dictate our mood, our self-worth, and even our he ...

September 11, 2024
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Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

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|Date: August 05, 2024
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Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Staying hydrated is a well-known concept, but research shows about 75% of Americans are chronically dehyd ...

Staying hydrated is a well-known concept, but research shows about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration happens when you lose more fluids than you take in. Common signs of dehydrat ...

August 05, 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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Unlock Your Fitness Potential: How Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Tailors Exercise for Success

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|Date: March 13, 2024
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Unlock Your Fitness Potential: How Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Tailors Exercise for Success

Have you ever started an exercise plan, but didn't see the results you were hoping for?Do you ever wonder ...

Have you ever started an exercise plan, but didn't see the results you were hoping for?Do you ever wonder how much time you’re supposed to spend exercising? At Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, our ...

March 13, 2024
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Eat Smart for Your Heart: Four Tips for Heart Healthy Eating

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|Date: February 14, 2024
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Eat Smart for Your Heart: Four Tips for Heart Healthy Eating

In recognition of American Heart Month, our Lifestyle Medicine Diabetes Education & Nutrition team of ...

In recognition of American Heart Month, our Lifestyle Medicine Diabetes Education & Nutrition team offers four tips for heart healthy eating: Find the fiber! Found in fruit, vegetables, whole grai ...

February 14, 2024
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Valley Eats – Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

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|Date: February 14, 2024
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Valley Eats – Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

In recognition of American Heart Month, our Lifestyle Medicine nutrition team shares this heart healthy r ...

In recognition of American Heart Month, our Lifestyle Medicine nutrition team shares this heart healthy recipe. This dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon and includes flavorful herbs an ...

February 14, 2024
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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?

The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Warriors and Survivors

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

Tips for Safe Swimming This Summer

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

Beaming with Gratitude: Valley’s 2024 Gratitude Report

Oh, the Weather Forecast is Frightful: How Will I Know if Valley Clinics/Facilities are Open After a Major Weather Event?

Join Us for a Community Meeting

Strollin’ Through the Colon: Outreach Event Showcases Importance of Colon Health

Strollin’ Through the Colon: Outreach Event Showcases Importance of Colon Health

The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Warriors and Survivors

The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Warriors and Survivors

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)

Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

Valley Eats – It’s Getting Cold Outside! Warm Up with a Veggie-Forward Meal

The True Measure of Progress: Tracking Body Composition Over Time

The True Measure of Progress: Tracking Body Composition Over Time

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

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

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

Unlock Your Fitness Potential: How Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Tailors Exercise for Success

Unlock Your Fitness Potential: How Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Tailors Exercise for Success

Eat Smart for Your Heart: Four Tips for Heart Healthy Eating

Eat Smart for Your Heart: Four Tips for Heart Healthy Eating

Valley Eats – Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

Valley Eats – Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs