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                                                              • We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

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                                                                We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

                                                                We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

                                                                "I think I knew a lot of the pieces already, but putting the pieces of the puzzle to, kind of, see the bi ...

                                                                "I think I knew a lot of the pieces already, but putting the pieces of the puzzle to, kind of, see the big picture has, I think, short-term and long-term value for me." - Drew, Diabetes Prevention Pro ...

                                                                September 15, 2023
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                                                              • In Case You Missed It: Virtual Wellness Retreat with Valerie Mazziotti, PA-C

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                                                                |Date: July 13, 2023
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                                                                In Case You Missed It: Virtual Wellness Retreat with Valerie Mazziotti, PA-C

                                                                In Case You Missed It: Virtual Wellness Retreat with Valerie Mazziotti, PA-C

                                                                On June 21, Valley hosted a "Virtual Wellness Retreat" with Valerie Mazziotti, PA-C, a primary care provi ...

                                                                On June 21, Valley hosted a "Virtual Wellness Retreat" with Valerie Mazziotti, PA-C, a primary care provider at our Lake Sawyer Primary Care Clinic. Valerie and host Kawai Kaneali'i, RN, Valley's Comm ...

                                                                July 13, 2023
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                                                              • 6 Ways Preventive Health Helps You Be the Healthiest You Can Be

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                                                                |Date: January 16, 2023
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                                                                6 Ways Preventive Health Helps You Be the Healthiest You Can Be

                                                                6 Ways Preventive Health Helps You Be the Healthiest You Can Be

                                                                Content derived from DocTalk with Kial Wiley, MD – Fairwood Clinic. Watch video below. If you have a prim ...

                                                                Content derived from DocTalk with Kial Wiley, MD – Fairwood Clinic. Watch video below. If you have a primary care provider, you’ve got a partner to guide you through the preventive health process, you ...

                                                                January 16, 2023
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                                                              • Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

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                                                                |Date: September 20, 2022
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                                                                Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

                                                                Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

                                                                Content derived from DocTalk with Matthew Jones, Exercise Specialist 0:32 | Why is exercise important?Exe ...

                                                                Content derived from DocTalk with Matthew Jones, Exercise Specialist 0:32 | Why is exercise important?Exercise is the number one way to prevent chronic disease and retain your quality of life as you a ...

                                                                September 20, 2022
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                                                              • What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

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                                                                |Date: June 07, 2022
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                                                                What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

                                                                What to Expect at a Preventive Care Exam and What Insurance Normally Covers

                                                                Valley’s primary care clinics are your medical home for health and wellness. Your primary care team is le ...

                                                                Valley’s primary care clinics are your medical home for health and wellness. Your primary care team is led by your primary care provider—a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Your pr ...

                                                                June 07, 2022
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                                                              • May is Stroke Awareness Month! Know the Warning Signs and Ways You Can Prevent Stroke

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                                                                |Date: May 25, 2022
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                                                                May is Stroke Awareness Month! Know the Warning Signs and Ways You Can Prevent Stroke

                                                                May is Stroke Awareness Month! Know the Warning Signs and Ways You Can Prevent Stroke

                                                                Valley Medical Center's Stroke Program is recognized as a Gold Plus Quality Achievement program. We ...

                                                                Valley Medical Center's Stroke Program is recognized as a Gold Plus Quality Achievement program. We are a Joint Commission certified Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center.  Stroke is the ...

                                                                May 25, 2022
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                                                              • Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known—April 15 Advance Care Planning Virtual Webinar

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                                                                |Date: March 08, 2022
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                                                                Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known—April 15 Advance Care Planning Virtual Webinar

                                                                Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known—April 15 Advance Care Planning Virtual Webinar

                                                                National Healthcare Decisions Day, or NHDD, takes place every year on April 16. This day exists to inspir ...

                                                                National Healthcare Decisions Day, or NHDD, takes place every year on April 16. This day exists to inspire, educate and empower the community and caregivers about the importance of advance care planni ...

                                                                March 08, 2022
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                                                              • 7 Healthy Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer (and Chronic Disease!)

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                                                                |Date: March 08, 2022
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                                                                7 Healthy Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer (and Chronic Disease!)

                                                                7 Healthy Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer (and Chronic Disease!)

                                                                Get screened.While the number one thing you can do to prevent colon cancer is to get screened routinely, ...

                                                                Get screened.While the number one thing you can do to prevent colon cancer is to get screened routinely, beginning at age 45, says the Centers for Disease Control, there are other things you can do to ...

                                                                March 08, 2022
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                                                              • Preventive Care is Protective Care—Make Your 2022 Plan for Health with Your Provider

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                                                                |Date: December 15, 2021
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                                                                Preventive Care is Protective Care—Make Your 2022 Plan for Health with Your Provider

                                                                Preventive Care is Protective Care—Make Your 2022 Plan for Health with Your Provider

                                                                If it's been a while since you've seen your doctor, you may be among the 30% of Americans who have delaye ...

                                                                If it's been a while since you've seen your doctor, you may be among the 30% of Americans who have delayed or avoided medical care during the pandemic. Now that so many are vaccinated and medical clin ...

                                                                December 15, 2021
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                                                              • Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: October 28, 2021
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                                                                Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

                                                                Preventing Stroke—Lifestyle Advice from Stroke Medical Director, Michael Previti, MD

                                                                Content derived from "Understand the Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Stroke" A virtual town hall with ...

                                                                Content derived from "Understand the Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Stroke" A virtual town hall with neurologist, Dr. Michael Previti on September 24, 2021. https://youtu.be/jwYMDk6YnY0 What is a ...

                                                                October 28, 2021
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