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My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

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|Date: October 08, 2021
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My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and so ...

Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and social development. These visits are important for ALL children, including children and youth wit ...

October 08, 2021
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Should You Give Your Child Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Before a Vaccine to Reduce Fever and Pain?

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|Date: July 13, 2021
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Should You Give Your Child Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Before a Vaccine to Reduce Fever and Pain?

After reviewing evidence based on studies of more than 5000 children age 6 and younger who were immunized ...

After reviewing evidence based on studies of more than 5000 children age 6 and younger who were immunized, a group of Valley Family Medicine Residency Program faculty and students have concluded that ...

July 13, 2021
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I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

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|Date: June 06, 2019
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I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

If you’re caring for a young grandchild or family member, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms o ...

If you’re caring for a young grandchild or family member, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles, one of the most contagious illnesses now on the upswing. Measles can be serious, esp ...

June 06, 2019
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Time for a Colonoscopy? Valley Makes it Easy for You to Get this Important Preventive Screening

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|Date: November 13, 2018
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Time for a Colonoscopy? Valley Makes it Easy for You to Get this Important Preventive Screening

A colonoscopy is a screening of the colon for cancer and is recommended for most people every 10 years st ...

A colonoscopy is a screening of the colon for cancer and is recommended for most people every 10 years starting at age 50. While colon cancer is the third largest cancer killer, it can be prevented an ...

November 13, 2018
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Serious About Sepsis

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|Date: September 13, 2017
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Serious About Sepsis

Sepsis. It’s a scary sounding word. And quite honestly, it is a scary diagnosis. Sepsis is when your body ...

Sepsis. It’s a scary sounding word. And quite honestly, it is a scary diagnosis. Sepsis is when your body becomes overwhelmed by an infection and can no longer fight it. It is your body’s life-threate ...

September 13, 2017
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Be Open with Your Doctor

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|Date: October 18, 2016
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Be Open with Your Doctor

Your doctor or healthcare provider can be a huge help in keeping you well, as long as he or she knows you ...

Your doctor or healthcare provider can be a huge help in keeping you well, as long as he or she knows your complete health history. You and your doctor should always share information about: Any healt ...

October 18, 2016
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10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

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|Date: January 16, 2015
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10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

In preventing colorectal cancer, lifestyle changes may not be enough. Regular screenings are vital, too. ...

In preventing colorectal cancer, lifestyle changes may not be enough. Regular screenings are vital, too. They can help find the cancer early, before symptoms develop, when it’s easier to treat. Expert ...

January 16, 2015
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My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

Should You Give Your Child Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Before a Vaccine to Reduce Fever and Pain?

Should You Give Your Child Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen Before a Vaccine to Reduce Fever and Pain?

I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

I’ve Already Had Measles, Why Should I be Concerned about the Local Outbreak?

Time for a Colonoscopy? Valley Makes it Easy for You to Get this Important Preventive Screening

Time for a Colonoscopy? Valley Makes it Easy for You to Get this Important Preventive Screening

Serious About Sepsis

Serious About Sepsis

Be Open with Your Doctor

Be Open with Your Doctor

10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer