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                                                              • BE SAFE: Yardwork Safety Tips from Valley’s Safety Team

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                                                                |Date: August 16, 2023
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                                                                BE SAFE: Yardwork Safety Tips from Valley’s Safety Team

                                                                BE SAFE: Yardwork Safety Tips from Valley’s Safety Team

                                                                Summer is a great time to work in your yard or garden. Being aware of potential hazards and taking safety ...

                                                                Summer is a great time to work in your yard or garden. Being aware of potential hazards and taking safety measures are essential for an enjoyable and accident-free yardwork experience. According to Co ...

                                                                August 16, 2023
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                                                              • Safety Scoop: 4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips

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                                                                |Date: June 28, 2023
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                                                                Safety Scoop: 4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips

                                                                Safety Scoop: 4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips

                                                                Happy Independence Day from all of us at Valley - please celebrate safely! To help, our Safety team put t ...

                                                                Happy Independence Day from all of us at Valley - please celebrate safely! To help, our Safety team put together some July 4th safety tips to keep you and your loved ones from harm: Ditch faulty firew ...

                                                                June 28, 2023
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                                                              • Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

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                                                                |Date: June 15, 2023
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                                                                Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

                                                                Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

                                                                Summer in Washington state is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. But while the ...

                                                                Summer in Washington state is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. But while the warmth is a nice break from the chilly, rainy months, it is important to be mindful of keeping ...

                                                                June 15, 2023
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                                                              • The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

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                                                                |Date: October 04, 2022
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                                                                The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

                                                                The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

                                                                Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org Use these comprehensive tips to p ...

                                                                Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org Use these comprehensive tips to plan ahead, be aware of potential hazards, and keep Halloween fun by making sure everyone stays ...

                                                                October 04, 2022
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                                                              • COVID, Kids and County Mandates: A Virtual Town Hall

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                                                                |Date: November 17, 2021
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                                                                COVID, Kids and County Mandates: A Virtual Town Hall

                                                                COVID, Kids and County Mandates: A Virtual Town Hall

                                                                During this town hall, held on November 16, 2021, Infectious disease specialist Michael Hori, MD, with Va ...

                                                                During this town hall, held on November 16, 2021, Infectious disease specialist Michael Hori, MD, with Valley Medical Center and Mark Del Beccaro, MD, with King County Public Health answer the communi ...

                                                                November 17, 2021
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                                                              • Valley’s Pandemic Response Isn’t Keeping Us from Preparing for Other Disasters

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                                                                |Date: November 16, 2021
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                                                                Valley’s Pandemic Response Isn’t Keeping Us from Preparing for Other Disasters

                                                                Valley’s Pandemic Response Isn’t Keeping Us from Preparing for Other Disasters

                                                                We may be nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, but teams across Valley are ensuring they’re re ...

                                                                We may be nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, but teams across Valley are ensuring they’re ready in the event another disaster strikes through periodic emergency preparedness exercises. “I ...

                                                                November 16, 2021
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                                                              • Stats, Vaccine for Children and During Pregnancy, Boosters & Treatments: A COVID-19 Town Hall

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                                                                |Date: November 10, 2021
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                                                                Stats, Vaccine for Children and During Pregnancy, Boosters & Treatments: A COVID-19 Town Hall

                                                                Stats, Vaccine for Children and During Pregnancy, Boosters & Treatments: A COVID-19 Town Hall

                                                                Content derived from "Situation Update: COVID Town Hall," a virtual town hall withDr. Mike Hori of Valley ...

                                                                Content derived from "Situation Update: COVID Town Hall," a virtual town hall withDr. Mike Hori of Valley Medical Center and Dr. Michael Myint of MultiCare, on October 19, 2021. https://www.youtube.co ...

                                                                November 10, 2021
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                                                              • Halloween 2021: It’s a Go!

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                                                                |Date: October 05, 2021
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                                                                Halloween 2021: It’s a Go!

                                                                Halloween 2021: It’s a Go!

                                                                By Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Manager of Valley’s Children’s Therapy If you are like me and read head ...

                                                                By Kari Tanta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Manager of Valley’s Children’s Therapy If you are like me and read headlines last year such as “CDC says no trick-or-treating” or “Halloween is cancelled,” your heart ...

                                                                October 05, 2021
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                                                              • Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: September 01, 2021
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                                                                Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

                                                                Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

                                                                Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventin ...

                                                                Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventing falls?We’re concerned about preventing falls for a number of reasons, but the most important ...

                                                                September 01, 2021
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                                                              • This Year’s Hottest Accessory? The Face Mask!

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                                                                |Date: July 08, 2020
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                                                                This Year’s Hottest Accessory? The Face Mask!

                                                                This Year’s Hottest Accessory? The Face Mask!

                                                                Wearing a mask is important not only when you're at Valley for an appointment, but also when you're out a ...

                                                                Wearing a mask is important not only when you're at Valley for an appointment, but also when you're out and about around the community--wearing a face mask allows us all to get back to the lives we lo ...

                                                                July 08, 2020
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