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                                                              • Get the Care You Need, When You Need It, Without Paying More Than You Need To

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                                                                Get the Care You Need, When You Need It, Without Paying More Than You Need To

                                                                Get the Care You Need, When You Need It, Without Paying More Than You Need To

                                                                The basic levels of medical careValley Medical Center and its clinic network offer four levels of medical ...

                                                                The basic levels of medical careValley Medical Center and its clinic network offer four levels of medical care to our community: primary, urgent, specialty and emergency. As the level of care rises, g ...

                                                                August 09, 2022
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                                                              • Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month—Beyond The Numbers

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                                                                |Date: July 07, 2022
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                                                                Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month—Beyond The Numbers

                                                                Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month—Beyond The Numbers

                                                                By Valley Medical Center's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Bebe Moore Campbell National Minor ...

                                                                By Valley Medical Center's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) ...

                                                                July 07, 2022
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                                                              • Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

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                                                                |Date: June 07, 2022
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                                                                Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

                                                                Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

                                                                Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you have children who are 4 – 5 years old, you can count on them be ...

                                                                Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you have children who are 4 – 5 years old, you can count on them being fearful of wild animals, monsters, and the dark—it’s a normal part of their development. Ch ...

                                                                June 07, 2022
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                                                              • Lowering our Patients’ Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Clinic Network’s 2021 Efforts Nationally Recognized by the American Heart Association

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                                                                |Date: February 08, 2022
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                                                                Lowering our Patients’ Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Clinic Network’s 2021 Efforts Nationally Recognized by the American Heart Association

                                                                Lowering our Patients’ Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Clinic Network’s 2021 Efforts Nationally Recognized by the American Heart Association

                                                                Sixteen of Valley Medical Center Clinic Network clinics have received American Heart Association program ...

                                                                Sixteen of Valley Medical Center Clinic Network clinics have received American Heart Association program awards for our commitment to reducing our patients’ risk of heart disease and stroke through im ...

                                                                February 08, 2022
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                                                              • Advancing Equality, Dismantling Disparities—Participating in 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities

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                                                                |Date: January 13, 2022
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                                                                Advancing Equality, Dismantling Disparities—Participating in 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities

                                                                Advancing Equality, Dismantling Disparities—Participating in 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities

                                                                By Valley's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, Jan.  ...

                                                                By Valley's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 17. On this day we recognize not only one of the greatest figures in our nation's history, ...

                                                                January 13, 2022
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                                                              • As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

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                                                                |Date: December 15, 2021
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                                                                As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

                                                                As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

                                                                Adapted from an announcement by the Washington State Department of HealthNew data from the Washington Sta ...

                                                                Adapted from an announcement by the Washington State Department of HealthNew data from the Washington State Department of Health’s behavioral health group shows that more young people are seeking medi ...

                                                                December 15, 2021
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                                                              • Because Everyone Needs a Little Help Sometimes—ValleyCares.valleymed.org

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                                                                |Date: October 07, 2021
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                                                                Because Everyone Needs a Little Help Sometimes—ValleyCares.valleymed.org

                                                                Because Everyone Needs a Little Help Sometimes—ValleyCares.valleymed.org

                                                                If you’re needing help and not sure who to call, visit ValleyCares.valleymed.org, a new care network to h ...

                                                                If you’re needing help and not sure who to call, visit ValleyCares.valleymed.org, a new care network to help people connect with local social service programs in our community. Everyone is welcome to ...

                                                                October 07, 2021
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                                                              • Broad Support for Those Affected by Mental Illness from NAMI, a National Organization with a Strong Local Reach

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                                                                |Date: October 31, 2018
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                                                                Broad Support for Those Affected by Mental Illness from NAMI, a National Organization with a Strong Local Reach

                                                                Broad Support for Those Affected by Mental Illness from NAMI, a National Organization with a Strong Local Reach

                                                                Millions of people are affected by mental illness, either personally or through caring for a loved one. W ...

                                                                Millions of people are affected by mental illness, either personally or through caring for a loved one. While it can feel overwhelming and like you’re on your own, there are many resources dedicated t ...

                                                                October 31, 2018
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