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Chill Out: Your Guide to Summer Heat Safety

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|Date: May 15, 2024
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Chill Out: Your Guide to Summer Heat Safety

With the beginning of summer comes sunshine, increased temperatures, and heat stress. Heat stress inciden ...

With the beginning of summer comes sunshine, increased temperatures, and heat stress. Heat stress incidents tend to occur in May through September and are caused by environmental conditions that incre ...

May 15, 2024
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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

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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Cheers to a Refreshing Summer Beverage—Fresh Fruit Smoothies!

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|Date: June 07, 2023
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Cheers to a Refreshing Summer Beverage—Fresh Fruit Smoothies!

As the weather gets warmer, a smoothie is a cool and delicious treat. For an additional chilly burst, enj ...

As the weather gets warmer, a smoothie is a cool and delicious treat. For an additional chilly burst, enjoy your smoothie from a frosted glass! Summer Breeze Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup plain, nonfat y ...

June 07, 2023
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Keep Mosquitoes from Taking a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun

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|Date: August 09, 2022
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Keep Mosquitoes from Taking a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun

Maybe it was our rain-filled early summer, but the mosquitoes seem especially plentiful and hungry now. B ...

Maybe it was our rain-filled early summer, but the mosquitoes seem especially plentiful and hungry now. Because even a few mosquito nibbles* can make a person miserable for days, here’s some tips for ...

August 09, 2022
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Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

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|Date: August 06, 2019
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Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with ...

Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with only 40 calories each. But you can also use them as the foundation of dishes perfect for summe ...

August 06, 2019
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Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

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|Date: March 26, 2019
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Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

It’s not too soon to start planning some summer activities for your child with special needs. Check out t ...

It’s not too soon to start planning some summer activities for your child with special needs. Check out these local resources for a wide variety of camps, sports, social groups, tours and more. City o ...

March 26, 2019
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Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

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|Date: July 16, 2018
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Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

As with lotion sunscreens, choose sticks and sprays that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an ...

As with lotion sunscreens, choose sticks and sprays that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF (sun-protection factor) of 30 or higher. For all types of sunscreen, make sure you reapply ...

July 16, 2018
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#ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

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|Date: June 27, 2018
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#ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

To celebrate a colleague's milestone birthday, Valley's Physiatry Clinic threw together a vegan, low-sodi ...

To celebrate a colleague's milestone birthday, Valley's Physiatry Clinic threw together a vegan, low-sodium potluck, observing the colleague's dietary restriction due to a rare medical condition. Each ...

June 27, 2018
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Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

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|Date: August 12, 2016
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Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

Ingredients: 3 summer squash, a combination of zucchini and yellow squash 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teas ...

Ingredients: 3 summer squash, a combination of zucchini and yellow squash 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructio ...

August 12, 2016
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8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

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|Date: August 08, 2016
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8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

1. Look for SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels of sunscreens. 2. Select an SPF of 30 or hi ...

1. Look for SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels of sunscreens. 2. Select an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent sunburn and tanning, both of which are signs of skin damage. 3. Choose a sunscr ...

August 08, 2016
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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?

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Cheers to a Healthy 2025: A Friendly Reminder to Schedule Your Annual Health Maintenance Checks

Valley Primary Care Clinics Sustain Recognition as NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Homes

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

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

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

What to Expect at Your DEXA Scan

Easily Schedule Your Diagnostic Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and DEXA Scans on MyChart

Valley Medical Center Drug Donation Program Launches May 8, 2025

Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

Learn to Save a Life with STOP THE BLEED® Training

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

Cheers to a Refreshing Summer Beverage—Fresh Fruit Smoothies!

Cheers to a Refreshing Summer Beverage—Fresh Fruit Smoothies!

Keep Mosquitoes from Taking a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun

Keep Mosquitoes from Taking a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun

Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

#ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

#ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org