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Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

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|Date: April 16, 2025
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Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

For Shirley Apeland, a single knitted hat carried warmth far beyond its stitches. During her own cancer t ...

For Shirley Apeland, a single knitted hat carried warmth far beyond its stitches. During her own cancer treatment 10 years ago, losing her hair was one of the hardest challenges she faced. But when sh ...

April 16, 2025
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What Do Hats, Quilts and Books Have in Common? They’re Community Gifts of Love for Our Littlest NICU Patients.

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|Date: September 14, 2021
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What Do Hats, Quilts and Books Have in Common? They’re Community Gifts of Love for Our Littlest NICU Patients.

September is Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month, designed to honor families who have experienced or ...

September is Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month, designed to honor families who have experienced or are currently experiencing a NICU stay, as well as the healthcare professionals who care for th ...

September 14, 2021
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Not Two, But Three Peas in a Pod-Valley Nurtures Mom through Pregnancy, Delivery and Care of Triplets

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|Date: September 16, 2019
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Not Two, But Three Peas in a Pod-Valley Nurtures Mom through Pregnancy, Delivery and Care of Triplets

Her first pregnancy still fresh in her memory after only two years, Galina playfully complained to her OB ...

Her first pregnancy still fresh in her memory after only two years, Galina playfully complained to her OB/GYN about being so much more tired and hungry this second time around. Bilha Zomer, MD of Vall ...

September 16, 2019
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Groovy Team Building – NICU Team Creates Fun Tie-dyed Onesies for Patients

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|Date: July 15, 2019
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Groovy Team Building – NICU Team Creates Fun Tie-dyed Onesies for Patients

The NICU team sports their custom tie dye shirts. Valley’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has starte ...

The NICU team sports their custom tie dye shirts. Valley’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has started a fun tradition that’s both a great team building event and a way to bring smiles to the face ...

July 15, 2019
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Getting Preemie Babies Off to a Strong Start, Parents Rely on Valley’s NICU Team to Deliver Expert Care

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|Date: December 26, 2018
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Getting Preemie Babies Off to a Strong Start, Parents Rely on Valley’s NICU Team to Deliver Expert Care

Feeling poorly one morning shortly before a regular check-up with her obstetrician, Carly’s doctor advise ...

Feeling poorly one morning shortly before a regular check-up with her obstetrician, Carly’s doctor advised her to come in to the hospital just to be sure her pregnancy was going according to plan. Wit ...

December 26, 2018
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Marijuana and Your Baby

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|Date: June 14, 2018
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Marijuana and Your Baby

Marijuana is legal in Washington state for adults over the age of 21, but that does not mean it is safe t ...

Marijuana is legal in Washington state for adults over the age of 21, but that does not mean it is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the chemical in marijuan ...

June 14, 2018
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Grant Funds Provide Therapeutic Aid for NICU Babies

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|Date: September 06, 2017
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Grant Funds Provide Therapeutic Aid for NICU Babies

Watching your new baby cry or sleep fitfully can be hard in the best of times, and for parents with a bab ...

Watching your new baby cry or sleep fitfully can be hard in the best of times, and for parents with a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), it can be overwhelming. For infants in the NICU, ...

September 06, 2017
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Bookworm Babies – Grant Funds Support Early Literacy for Valley’s NICU Patients

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|Date: August 01, 2017
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Bookworm Babies – Grant Funds Support Early Literacy for Valley’s NICU Patients

A recent grant supports Valley’s littlest learners. The Windermere Foundation awarded Valley’s Children’s ...

A recent grant supports Valley’s littlest learners. The Windermere Foundation awarded Valley’s Children’s Therapy clinic $2,000 in support of the “Books for Babies” program. Books purchased through th ...

August 01, 2017
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Valley’s Level III Neonatal ICU Welcomes Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine Neonatology

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|Date: July 25, 2017
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Valley’s Level III Neonatal ICU Welcomes Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine Neonatology

We are very proud to announce neonatology providers from Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine are now deliv ...

We are very proud to announce neonatology providers from Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine are now delivering all provider-related services in Valley Medical Center’s (VMC’s) Level III Neonatal ICU! ...

July 25, 2017
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The Big Chill–A Lifesaving Option for Brain-injured Newborns

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|Date: October 17, 2015
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The Big Chill–A Lifesaving Option for Brain-injured Newborns

Imagine having a normal pregnancy where everything goes smoothly and then during delivery, the unthinkabl ...

Imagine having a normal pregnancy where everything goes smoothly and then during delivery, the unthinkable happens. Your baby’s oxygen or blood supply plummets, denying your baby’s brain the oxygen it ...

October 17, 2015
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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

Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

What Do Hats, Quilts and Books Have in Common? They’re Community Gifts of Love for Our Littlest NICU Patients.

What Do Hats, Quilts and Books Have in Common? They’re Community Gifts of Love for Our Littlest NICU Patients.

Not Two, But Three Peas in a Pod-Valley Nurtures Mom through Pregnancy, Delivery and Care of Triplets

Not Two, But Three Peas in a Pod-Valley Nurtures Mom through Pregnancy, Delivery and Care of Triplets

Groovy Team Building – NICU Team Creates Fun Tie-dyed Onesies for Patients

Groovy Team Building – NICU Team Creates Fun Tie-dyed Onesies for Patients

Getting Preemie Babies Off to a Strong Start, Parents Rely on Valley’s NICU Team to Deliver Expert Care

Getting Preemie Babies Off to a Strong Start, Parents Rely on Valley’s NICU Team to Deliver Expert Care

Marijuana and Your Baby

Marijuana and Your Baby

Grant Funds Provide Therapeutic Aid for NICU Babies

Grant Funds Provide Therapeutic Aid for NICU Babies

Bookworm Babies – Grant Funds Support Early Literacy for Valley’s NICU Patients

Bookworm Babies – Grant Funds Support Early Literacy for Valley’s NICU Patients

Valley’s Level III Neonatal ICU Welcomes Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine Neonatology

Valley’s Level III Neonatal ICU Welcomes Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine Neonatology

The Big Chill–A Lifesaving Option for Brain-injured Newborns

The Big Chill–A Lifesaving Option for Brain-injured Newborns