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                                                              • Valley’s Primary Care Clinics Earn National Recognition for Their Care and the Appreciation and Trust of Patients

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                                                                |Date: February 28, 2019
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                                                                Valley’s Primary Care Clinics Earn National Recognition for Their Care and the Appreciation and Trust of Patients

                                                                Valley’s Primary Care Clinics Earn National Recognition for Their Care and the Appreciation and Trust of Patients

                                                                Daily dedication to improving patient care “Our Clinic Network is so good that we not only follow procedu ...

                                                                Daily dedication to improving patient care “Our Clinic Network is so good that we not only follow procedures and best practices, we’ve developed them,” says Valley Medical Center Chief Quality Officer ...

                                                                February 28, 2019
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                                                              • Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

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                                                                |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                                                Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

                                                                Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

                                                                What is the annual wellness check? This visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provide ...

                                                                What is the annual wellness check? This visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provider to create a personal health plan that includes a health risk assessment, review of your Advan ...

                                                                August 13, 2018
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                                                              • Quick Care vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care – Where Should I Go?

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                                                                |Date: August 08, 2018
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                                                                Quick Care vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care – Where Should I Go?

                                                                Quick Care vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care – Where Should I Go?

                                                                When the Unexpected Happens, Should You Go to Quick Care, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room? It hurts. It ...

                                                                When the Unexpected Happens, Should You Go to Quick Care, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room? It hurts. It itches. It’s swollen. It’s after hours. Use the list below to help guide your decision on wher ...

                                                                August 08, 2018
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                                                              • #OutreachAllStars Meet Reesa Reonal

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                                                                |Date: September 05, 2017
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                                                                #OutreachAllStars Meet Reesa Reonal

                                                                #OutreachAllStars Meet Reesa Reonal

                                                                Motivated to connect with Newcastle community members, Reesa Reonal, Community Health Facilitator at Vall ...

                                                                Motivated to connect with Newcastle community members, Reesa Reonal, Community Health Facilitator at Valley’s Newcastle Clinic, didn’t waste any time getting involved in Valley’s community outreach pr ...

                                                                September 05, 2017
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                                                              • Does Your Health Need a Booster? Keep Your Vaccines Up to Date

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                                                                |Date: August 14, 2017
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                                                                Does Your Health Need a Booster? Keep Your Vaccines Up to Date

                                                                Does Your Health Need a Booster? Keep Your Vaccines Up to Date

                                                                August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Knowing what vaccinations are recommended and at what ag ...

                                                                August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Knowing what vaccinations are recommended and at what ages is an important measure for preventive health. The charts above showcase the guidelines from ...

                                                                August 14, 2017
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                                                              • 30 years of Training Remarkable Physicians – Congrats Valley Family Medicine Residency Program!

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                                                                |Date: April 05, 2017
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                                                                30 years of Training Remarkable Physicians – Congrats Valley Family Medicine Residency Program!

                                                                30 years of Training Remarkable Physicians – Congrats Valley Family Medicine Residency Program!

                                                                Valley Family Medicine Residency program recently celebrated its thirty-year anniversary with a reunion o ...

                                                                Valley Family Medicine Residency program recently celebrated its thirty-year anniversary with a reunion of current and previous residents and faculty. The gathering was held on March 18, 2017 at the P ...

                                                                April 05, 2017
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                                                              • Be Smart About Antibiotics

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                                                                |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                                                Be Smart About Antibiotics

                                                                Be Smart About Antibiotics

                                                                When you have a pesky sore throat or a lingering cold, you may look for a quick fix. Antibiotics may seem ...

                                                                When you have a pesky sore throat or a lingering cold, you may look for a quick fix. Antibiotics may seem like a good choice. But according to the latest guidelines on their proper use, for many commo ...

                                                                October 18, 2016
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                                                              • Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

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                                                                |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                                                Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

                                                                Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

                                                                It’s a Problem, Especially in King County Childhood obesity in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. A ...

                                                                It’s a Problem, Especially in King County Childhood obesity in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. According to the CDC, since 1980, the obesity rate among U.S. children and adolescents has tripl ...

                                                                October 18, 2016
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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

                                                                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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                                                              • Are You at High Risk for Lung Cancer?

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                                                                |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                                                Are You at High Risk for Lung Cancer?

                                                                Are You at High Risk for Lung Cancer?

                                                                Are you: between age 55 to 74 years old and currently a smoker or have quit smoking in the last 15 years ...

                                                                Are you: between age 55 to 74 years old and currently a smoker or have quit smoking in the last 15 years and with a smoking history of at least 30-pack years (this means one pack a day for 30 years or ...

                                                                October 18, 2016
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