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                                    • 5 Essential Health Metrics You Should Check Every Year (But Probably Aren’t)

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                                      |Date: December 12, 2024
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                                      5 Essential Health Metrics You Should Check Every Year (But Probably Aren’t)

                                      5 Essential Health Metrics You Should Check Every Year (But Probably Aren’t)

                                      When was the last time you checked in on your health? Annual checkups with a primary care provider are es ...

                                      When was the last time you checked in on your health? Annual checkups with a primary care provider are essential for tracking important health basics like blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight – but ...

                                      December 12, 2024
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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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                                    • Understanding and Supporting the Unique Mental Health Needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)

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                                      |Date: July 13, 2021
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                                      Understanding and Supporting the Unique Mental Health Needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)

                                      Understanding and Supporting the Unique Mental Health Needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)

                                      From Valley Medical Center Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Working tirelessly to shed light o ...

                                      From Valley Medical Center Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Working tirelessly to shed light on the mental health needs of the Black community and other underrepresented communities, Bebe M ...

                                      July 13, 2021
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                                    • Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

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                                      |Date: May 20, 2020
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                                      Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

                                      Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

                                      Learn how to best set up your workstation at home or at the office to reduce body fatigue and prevent inj ...

                                      Learn how to best set up your workstation at home or at the office to reduce body fatigue and prevent injury. Valley's ergonomics expert and mobility coach Javier Bobadilla demonstrates correct positi ...

                                      May 20, 2020
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                                    • Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month – #ChoosePT

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                                      |Date: October 19, 2016
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                                      Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month – #ChoosePT

                                      Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month – #ChoosePT

                                      October is National Physical Therapy Month - a great time to fill your gourd with the many benefits of Ph ...

                                      October is National Physical Therapy Month - a great time to fill your gourd with the many benefits of Physical Therapy! Physical Therapists work with people of all ages, assisting them to regain mobi ...

                                      October 19, 2016
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                                    • 15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

                                      15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

                                      It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in ...

                                      It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in the habit of making regular physical activity an essential part of your day. Even if you aren’t ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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