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                                    • 3 Ways MyChart Saved Time for Thousands of Patients in 2023

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                                      |Date: March 15, 2024
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                                      3 Ways MyChart Saved Time for Thousands of Patients in 2023

                                      3 Ways MyChart Saved Time for Thousands of Patients in 2023

                                      MyChart connects you with your provider and helps you manage your health information online, anytime. The ...

                                      MyChart connects you with your provider and helps you manage your health information online, anytime. The numbers show thousands of Valley patients are using MyChart. Still on the fence as to whether ...

                                      March 15, 2024
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                                    • Understanding Urgent Care Telehealth Visits

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                                      |Date: December 05, 2023
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                                      Understanding Urgent Care Telehealth Visits

                                      Understanding Urgent Care Telehealth Visits

                                      Did you know that you can use telehealth for some urgent care appointments? In the video below, urgent ca ...

                                      Did you know that you can use telehealth for some urgent care appointments? In the video below, urgent care provider Veronica Hicks, PA-C, shares her insights on what conditions are best suited for te ...

                                      December 05, 2023
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                                    • 6 Things You May Not Know You Can Do with MyChart

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: September 07, 2023
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                                      6 Things You May Not Know You Can Do with MyChart

                                      6 Things You May Not Know You Can Do with MyChart

                                      If you're a MyChart user*, you likely have utilized the app for appointment reminders, to review after vi ...

                                      If you're a MyChart user*, you likely have utilized the app for appointment reminders, to review after visit summaries, to participate in telehealth appointments with your care team, and to view or pa ...

                                      September 07, 2023
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                                    • The Severe vs. Mild-to-Moderate Test: How to Decide the Best Place for Immediate or Same-Day Healthcare

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                                      |Date: March 16, 2023
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                                      The Severe vs. Mild-to-Moderate Test: How to Decide the Best Place for Immediate or Same-Day Healthcare

                                      The Severe vs. Mild-to-Moderate Test: How to Decide the Best Place for Immediate or Same-Day Healthcare

                                      How do you decide what type of care you need when you have the choice to go to your primary care provider ...

                                      How do you decide what type of care you need when you have the choice to go to your primary care provider, urgent care clinic or the emergency department? Associate Medical Director for Valley’s Urgen ...

                                      March 16, 2023
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                                    • My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: October 08, 2021
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                                      My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                      My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                      Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and so ...

                                      Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and social development. These visits are important for ALL children, including children and youth wit ...

                                      October 08, 2021
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                                    • Get Important, Preventive Care Virtually with An Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

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                                      |Date: January 14, 2021
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                                      Get Important, Preventive Care Virtually with An Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

                                      Get Important, Preventive Care Virtually with An Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

                                      What is the annual wellness visit?For those age 65+ covered by Medicare, the Annual Medicare Wellness Vis ...

                                      What is the annual wellness visit?For those age 65+ covered by Medicare, the Annual Medicare Wellness Visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provider to create a personal health pla ...

                                      January 14, 2021
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                                    • FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: January 13, 2021
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                                      FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

                                      FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

                                      Are you 62 or older? Here are 6.2 reasons to join Valley’s GoldenCare membership program. 1. Virtual Semi ...

                                      Are you 62 or older? Here are 6.2 reasons to join Valley’s GoldenCare membership program. 1. Virtual Seminars and EventsLearn about important health topics from Valley experts through our virtual DocT ...

                                      January 13, 2021
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                                    • Interested in a Telehealth Appointment with Your Healthcare Provider but Not Sure How it Works?

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: July 23, 2020
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                                      Interested in a Telehealth Appointment with Your Healthcare Provider but Not Sure How it Works?

                                      Interested in a Telehealth Appointment with Your Healthcare Provider but Not Sure How it Works?

                                      A Quick Video Shows You How to Get Ready Using Your Smartphone, Computer or Tablet! Check in online up to ...

                                      A Quick Video Shows You How to Get Ready Using Your Smartphone, Computer or Tablet! Check in online up to three days before your appointment in MyChartMake sure you have both MyChart and Zoom applicat ...

                                      July 23, 2020
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                                    • Valley is Making House Calls–Try a Telehealth Appointment from the Comfort of Home

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: June 04, 2020
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                                      Valley is Making House Calls–Try a Telehealth Appointment from the Comfort of Home

                                      Valley is Making House Calls–Try a Telehealth Appointment from the Comfort of Home

                                      Most Valley primary care and specialty care providers are now available for routine, non-emergency care v ...

                                      Most Valley primary care and specialty care providers are now available for routine, non-emergency care via telehealth appointments. At this time, primary and specialty care virtual visits are availab ...

                                      June 04, 2020
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                                    • What You Need to Know to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer with Dermatologist Matthew Bremmer, MD

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: May 27, 2020
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                                      What You Need to Know to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer with Dermatologist Matthew Bremmer, MD

                                      What You Need to Know to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer with Dermatologist Matthew Bremmer, MD

                                      May is skin cancer month! Join Dr. Bremmer as he talks about cancer prevention, sunscreen, coronavirus, a ...

                                      May is skin cancer month! Join Dr. Bremmer as he talks about cancer prevention, sunscreen, coronavirus, and other dermatology topics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvT6BXblGCc Topics covered: Skin c ...

                                      May 27, 2020
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