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                                    • Valley Medical Center Drug Donation Program Launches May 8, 2025

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                                      |Date: May 05, 2025
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                                      Valley Medical Center Drug Donation Program Launches May 8, 2025

                                      Valley Medical Center Drug Donation Program Launches May 8, 2025

                                      To reduce medication waste and support patients in need, Valley Medical Center is launching a Drug Donati ...

                                      To reduce medication waste and support patients in need, Valley Medical Center is launching a Drug Donation Program starting May 8, 2025. One survey has shown two-thirds of prescription drugs in U.S. ...

                                      May 05, 2025
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                                    • 8 Ways Valley’s MyChart Can Save You Time

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                                      |Date: November 14, 2018
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                                      8 Ways Valley’s MyChart Can Save You Time

                                      8 Ways Valley’s MyChart Can Save You Time

                                      Valley’s MyChart connects you with your Valley providers and helps you manage your health information onl ...

                                      Valley’s MyChart connects you with your Valley providers and helps you manage your health information online, anytime. MyChart is free and secure. From your phone or computer: Ask for or cancel an app ...

                                      November 14, 2018
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                                    • Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

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                                      |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                      Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                      Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                      September and October are prime road trip months with cooler temperatures and fewer people vacationing. I ...

                                      September and October are prime road trip months with cooler temperatures and fewer people vacationing. If you have diabetes and are ready to hit the road, here are few tips keeping yourself safe and ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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                                    • Safely Dispose of Expired or Unused Medications at Valley’s Drop-off Kiosks

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                                      |Date: May 25, 2017
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                                      Safely Dispose of Expired or Unused Medications at Valley’s Drop-off Kiosks

                                      Safely Dispose of Expired or Unused Medications at Valley’s Drop-off Kiosks

                                      Valley Medical Center is proud to partner with King County MED-Project with the installation of two medic ...

                                      Valley Medical Center is proud to partner with King County MED-Project with the installation of two medication drop-off kiosks on campus. Conveniently located at Prescription Pad North and the hospita ...

                                      May 25, 2017
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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

                                      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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                                    • 6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

                                      6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

                                      Planning a plane trip? There are steps you can take for a better, healthier excursion. Store medications ...

                                      Planning a plane trip? There are steps you can take for a better, healthier excursion. Store medications to be taken during the trip in a carry-on bag. Pack extra meds in case of unexpected delays. Ta ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • Itchy, Sneezy, Runny, Rashy, Hard to Breathe–All About Allergies

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                                      |Date: March 17, 2015
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                                      Itchy, Sneezy, Runny, Rashy, Hard to Breathe–All About Allergies

                                      Itchy, Sneezy, Runny, Rashy, Hard to Breathe–All About Allergies

                                      1. What are allergies? Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are usually harmless ...

                                      1. What are allergies? Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are usually harmless to most people. Substances that cause allergic reactions, such as certain foods, dust, plant p ...

                                      March 17, 2015
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