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More Severe COVID-19 is Just One More Reason to Quit Tobacco Now

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|Date: May 19, 2021
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More Severe COVID-19 is Just One More Reason to Quit Tobacco Now

Tobacco causes 8 million deaths every year. When evidence was released this year that smokers were more l ...

Tobacco causes 8 million deaths every year. When evidence was released this year that smokers were more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19 compared to non-smokers, it triggered millions of ...

May 19, 2021
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Relieving Muscle Spasms and Weakness after Stroke or Brain Injury—Occupational Therapy Can Help

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|Date: February 10, 2021
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Relieving Muscle Spasms and Weakness after Stroke or Brain Injury—Occupational Therapy Can Help

by Kristin Moore, MOT, OTR/L, Neuro Occupational Therapist II, Valley Medical Center's Rehabilitation Ser ...

by Kristin Moore, MOT, OTR/L, Neuro Occupational Therapist II, Valley Medical Center's Rehabilitation Services After stroke or traumatic brain injury, you might have weakness on one side of the body, ...

February 10, 2021
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“Miraculous Surgery” for Severe Stroke Reduces Death and Disability for Valley Community

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|Date: November 10, 2020
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“Miraculous Surgery” for Severe Stroke Reduces Death and Disability for Valley Community

Waking up at 9 AM on August 31, Rick noticed he couldn’t move his right arm because it felt “asleep.” Usi ...

Waking up at 9 AM on August 31, Rick noticed he couldn’t move his right arm because it felt “asleep.” Using his left arm, he picked up his right arm to shake it and get the blood flowing, but that did ...

November 10, 2020
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Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

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|Date: August 07, 2020
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Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

Stroke is SERIOUS! Learn about the risks involved with stroke and how to manage your health to prevent st ...

Stroke is SERIOUS! Learn about the risks involved with stroke and how to manage your health to prevent stroke in this Doc Talk with Dr. Mike Previti, Medical Director of the Stroke Program at Valley M ...

August 07, 2020
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Know the Signs of Stroke: FAST

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|Date: May 20, 2020
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Know the Signs of Stroke: FAST

A stroke is a brain attack, caused when an artery in the brain is blocked or bursts—and part of the brain ...

A stroke is a brain attack, caused when an artery in the brain is blocked or bursts—and part of the brain starts to die. One of the side effects of COVID-19 is blood clots, so those with the infection ...

May 20, 2020
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Valley Medical Center Receives Thrombectomy Capable Certification from Joint Commission

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|Date: May 20, 2020
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Valley Medical Center Receives Thrombectomy Capable Certification from Joint Commission

In early February, Valley earned certification as a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, becoming the thir ...

In early February, Valley earned certification as a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, becoming the third hospital in Washington state and the first in South King County to earn this prestigious hono ...

May 20, 2020
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Help the Ones You Love by Knowing the Signs of Stroke – Letter from Valley Board Chair, Donna Russell

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|Date: August 13, 2019
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Help the Ones You Love by Knowing the Signs of Stroke – Letter from Valley Board Chair, Donna Russell

Greetings, I’d like to talk with you about Valley’s Stroke Center, new hybrid operating suite and BiPlane ...

Greetings, I’d like to talk with you about Valley’s Stroke Center, new hybrid operating suite and BiPlane Lab dedicated to neuro-interventional care. Some may not realize how exciting these are, but t ...

August 13, 2019
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For Fourth Consecutive Year, Valley Earns American Heart and Stroke Association’s Highest Award for Stroke Care

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|Date: June 12, 2019
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For Fourth Consecutive Year, Valley Earns American Heart and Stroke Association’s Highest Award for Stroke Care

Demonstrating Valley's ongoing commitment to remarkable stroke care for our community, Valley has yet aga ...

Demonstrating Valley's ongoing commitment to remarkable stroke care for our community, Valley has yet again achieved the American Heart and Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke ...

June 12, 2019
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Valley Brings New & Expanded Cardiovascular Services to South King County

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|Date: February 07, 2019
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Valley Brings New & Expanded Cardiovascular Services to South King County

Valley is excited to be taking our cardiovascular services to the next level. These new and expanded serv ...

Valley is excited to be taking our cardiovascular services to the next level. These new and expanded services will allow us to provide more comprehensive cardiac and vascular care to better serve our ...

February 07, 2019
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Valley Earns AHA/ASA’s 2018 Highest National Recognition for Stroke Care

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|Date: May 24, 2018
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Valley Earns AHA/ASA’s 2018 Highest National Recognition for Stroke Care

Valley Medical Center has earned the 2018 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement ...

Valley Medical Center has earned the 2018 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and also qualified for recognition on the Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll. This awa ...

May 24, 2018
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Valley Cancer Services Deemed “An Excellent Accredited Cancer Program” by Commission on Cancer

From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story

How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Tips for Safe Swimming This Summer

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

Mammograms Made a Little Easier with New Washington State Law

Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

TeamBirth Initiative Launches at Valley with Goal to Improve Safety and Quality Outcomes

Valley’s Win in Local Cord Blood Donation Competition Helps Increase Community Supply, Saves More Lives

The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Be Car Seat Savvy

The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

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

Beaming with Gratitude: Valley’s 2024 Gratitude Report

Oh, the Weather Forecast is Frightful: How Will I Know if Valley Clinics/Facilities are Open After a Major Weather Event?

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More Severe COVID-19 is Just One More Reason to Quit Tobacco Now

More Severe COVID-19 is Just One More Reason to Quit Tobacco Now

Relieving Muscle Spasms and Weakness after Stroke or Brain Injury—Occupational Therapy Can Help

Relieving Muscle Spasms and Weakness after Stroke or Brain Injury—Occupational Therapy Can Help

“Miraculous Surgery” for Severe Stroke Reduces Death and Disability for Valley Community

“Miraculous Surgery” for Severe Stroke Reduces Death and Disability for Valley Community

Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

Stroke Risks During COVID-19—Get the Lowdown from Neurologist Michael Previti, MD

Know the Signs of Stroke: FAST

Know the Signs of Stroke: FAST

Valley Medical Center Receives Thrombectomy Capable Certification from Joint Commission

Valley Medical Center Receives Thrombectomy Capable Certification from Joint Commission

Help the Ones You Love by Knowing the Signs of Stroke – Letter from Valley Board Chair, Donna Russell

Help the Ones You Love by Knowing the Signs of Stroke – Letter from Valley Board Chair, Donna Russell

For Fourth Consecutive Year, Valley Earns American Heart and Stroke Association’s Highest Award for Stroke Care

For Fourth Consecutive Year, Valley Earns American Heart and Stroke Association’s Highest Award for Stroke Care

Valley Brings New & Expanded Cardiovascular Services to South King County

Valley Brings New & Expanded Cardiovascular Services to South King County

Valley Earns AHA/ASA’s 2018 Highest National Recognition for Stroke Care

Valley Earns AHA/ASA’s 2018 Highest National Recognition for Stroke Care