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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

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                                      |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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                                    • Top 10 Things Valley is Doing to Keep Patients & Visitors Safe

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                                      |Date: May 14, 2020
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                                      Top 10 Things Valley is Doing to Keep Patients & Visitors Safe

                                      Top 10 Things Valley is Doing to Keep Patients & Visitors Safe

                                      While Valley has always adhered to strict standards in patient care and safety, in our new environment we ...

                                      While Valley has always adhered to strict standards in patient care and safety, in our new environment we have risen to new levels. Our commitment to keeping you, your loved ones and our staff safe an ...

                                      May 14, 2020
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                                    • Valley Earns an A Grade from the Leapfrog Safety Group

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                                      |Date: June 19, 2019
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                                      Valley Earns an A Grade from the Leapfrog Safety Group

                                      Valley Earns an A Grade from the Leapfrog Safety Group

                                      This spring, Valley earned an A Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, placing us in the nation's t ...

                                      This spring, Valley earned an A Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, placing us in the nation's top third of hospitals for patient safety and quality. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofi ...

                                      June 19, 2019
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                                    • Car Seat Safety and Upcoming Changes to the Law to Better Protect Children

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: May 30, 2019
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                                      Car Seat Safety and Upcoming Changes to the Law to Better Protect Children

                                      Car Seat Safety and Upcoming Changes to the Law to Better Protect Children

                                      New requirements will go into effect on January 1, 2020 regarding children riding in cars. New requiremen ...

                                      New requirements will go into effect on January 1, 2020 regarding children riding in cars. New requirements include: Children up to age two must be in a rear-facing car seat.Children from ages two to ...

                                      May 30, 2019
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                                    • Summer is the Time to Check for Helmet Safety

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                                      |Date: May 30, 2019
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                                      Summer is the Time to Check for Helmet Safety

                                      Summer is the Time to Check for Helmet Safety

                                      Summertime is the perfect time for children to play outside on bicycles, scooters and other wheeled items ...

                                      Summertime is the perfect time for children to play outside on bicycles, scooters and other wheeled items. A helmet is the single most important thing you can do to prevent and reduce the severity of ...

                                      May 30, 2019
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                                    • Get a Gadget as a Gift? Ensure its Secure with Tips from the NCCIC

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: January 07, 2019
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                                      Get a Gadget as a Gift? Ensure its Secure with Tips from the NCCIC

                                      Get a Gadget as a Gift? Ensure its Secure with Tips from the NCCIC

                                      We use many smart devices these days--but do we know the smart ways to ensure their security? Take a look ...

                                      We use many smart devices these days--but do we know the smart ways to ensure their security? Take a look at these tips from the US Department of Homeland Security's National Cybersecurity and Communi ...

                                      January 07, 2019
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                                    • Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                      Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

                                      Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

                                      The risk of falling rises with age. And a simple fall could change your life—breaking a bone can be the s ...

                                      The risk of falling rises with age. And a simple fall could change your life—breaking a bone can be the start of more serious problems like injuries, disability, hospital visits and an overall decline ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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