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                                    • Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

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                                      |Date: March 05, 2025
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                                      Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

                                      Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

                                      What are the current screening guidelines for mammograms? What is the role of a radiologist? If you're to ...

                                      What are the current screening guidelines for mammograms? What is the role of a radiologist? If you're told you have dense breasts, what does that mean? Get the answers to these questions and more fro ...

                                      March 05, 2025
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                                    • Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

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                                      |Date: December 11, 2024
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                                      Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

                                      Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

                                      It’s almost time to ring in the new year! It’s the perfect time to prioritize your health. Make sure thes ...

                                      It’s almost time to ring in the new year! It’s the perfect time to prioritize your health. Make sure these essential health appointments are on your calendar for 2025: 1. Schedule Your Yearly Checkup ...

                                      December 11, 2024
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                                    • What to Expect at Your DEXA Scan

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                                      |Date: October 21, 2024
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                                      What to Expect at Your DEXA Scan

                                      What to Expect at Your DEXA Scan

                                      A DEXA scan, also called a bone density scan, is an imaging test that measures how strong your bones are ...

                                      A DEXA scan, also called a bone density scan, is an imaging test that measures how strong your bones are by looking at certain bones in your body. It is an important tool, especially as you age, that ...

                                      October 21, 2024
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                                    • Easily Schedule Your Diagnostic Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and DEXA Scans on MyChart

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                                      |Date: October 18, 2024
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                                      Easily Schedule Your Diagnostic Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and DEXA Scans on MyChart

                                      Easily Schedule Your Diagnostic Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and DEXA Scans on MyChart

                                      Valley Medical Center is dedicated to making your healthcare experience as convenient as possible and hel ...

                                      Valley Medical Center is dedicated to making your healthcare experience as convenient as possible and helping you get the care you need. We’re excited to share that many appointments for diagnostic se ...

                                      October 18, 2024
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                                    • Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

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                                      |Date: March 15, 2024
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                                      Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

                                      Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

                                      Are you putting off getting a mammogram because you're worried about how much it will cost? There's good ...

                                      Are you putting off getting a mammogram because you're worried about how much it will cost? There's good news from Washington state that might make it easier for you. As of January 1, 2024, many peopl ...

                                      March 15, 2024
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                                    • Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

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                                      |Date: October 05, 2023
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                                      Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

                                      Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

                                      Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Valley's Breast Center was awarded another thre ...

                                      Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Valley's Breast Center was awarded another three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the ...

                                      October 05, 2023
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                                    • No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

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                                      |Date: May 19, 2021
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                                      No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

                                      No More Pandemic Delay: Top Three Cancer Screenings Women Shouldn’t Miss

                                      by Amanda Zorn, MD, Kent Primary Care The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted most of our routines and schedules ...

                                      by Amanda Zorn, MD, Kent Primary Care The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted most of our routines and schedules over the past year, and unfortunately, many recommended cancer screenings were postponed. Now t ...

                                      May 19, 2021
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                                    • It’s Time to Start Healing

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                                      |Date: May 22, 2020
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                                      It’s Time to Start Healing

                                      It’s Time to Start Healing

                                      Don’t delay getting your diagnostic tests. We’re here to keep you safe and healthy. It has been a long, t ...

                                      Don’t delay getting your diagnostic tests. We’re here to keep you safe and healthy. It has been a long, tough road the past three months and we know many of our patients have put off important appoint ...

                                      May 22, 2020
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                                    • Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

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                                      |Date: May 20, 2020
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                                      Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

                                      Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

                                      Annual Wellness CheckHave you had your annual wellness check? In many cases, these visits with your prima ...

                                      Annual Wellness CheckHave you had your annual wellness check? In many cases, these visits with your primary care provider can be done from the comforts of home via telehealth! Call your primary care p ...

                                      May 20, 2020
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                                    • Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

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                                      |Date: October 16, 2018
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                                      Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

                                      Catching Breast Cancer Earlier: 3D Breast Imaging Can Boost Cancer Detection Rates

                                      A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can be 2D or 3D and can be used to detect breas ...

                                      A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can be 2D or 3D and can be used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.  This type of mammogram is call ...

                                      October 16, 2018
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