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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

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                                                                |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?

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                                                                |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

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                                                                |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

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                                                                |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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                                                              • Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

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                                                                |Date: May 20, 2020
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                                                                Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

                                                                Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

                                                                Annual Wellness CheckHave you had your annual wellness check? In many cases, these visits with your prima ...

                                                                Annual Wellness CheckHave you had your annual wellness check? In many cases, these visits with your primary care provider can be done from the comforts of home via telehealth! Call your primary care p ...

                                                                May 20, 2020
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                                                              • Medicare Annual Wellness Consultation from the Comfort of Your Home

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                                                                |Date: May 20, 2020
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                                                                Medicare Annual Wellness Consultation from the Comfort of Your Home

                                                                Medicare Annual Wellness Consultation from the Comfort of Your Home

                                                                $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost In response to COVID-19, Valley is taking steps to help those most at risk for coro ...

                                                                $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost In response to COVID-19, Valley is taking steps to help those most at risk for coronavirus infection, those age 65 or older, and especially those with the following conditions: A ...

                                                                May 20, 2020
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                                                              • An Antibody Serology Test for COVID-19 Tells You Very Little Useful Information

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: May 08, 2020
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                                                                An Antibody Serology Test for COVID-19 Tells You Very Little Useful Information

                                                                An Antibody Serology Test for COVID-19 Tells You Very Little Useful Information

                                                                Valley offers a blood test that will identify antibodies for the COVID-19 virus through LabCorp and UW Me ...

                                                                Valley offers a blood test that will identify antibodies for the COVID-19 virus through LabCorp and UW Medicine. However, the benefits of getting this test are uncertain. The serology test result prov ...

                                                                May 08, 2020
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                                                              • Valley Receives “Most Wired” Designation from American Hospital Association

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                                                                |Date: July 14, 2017
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                                                                Valley Receives “Most Wired” Designation from American Hospital Association

                                                                Valley Receives “Most Wired” Designation from American Hospital Association

                                                                Valley has once again received the designation as a "Most Wired" hospital by the American Hospital Associ ...

                                                                Valley has once again received the designation as a "Most Wired" hospital by the American Hospital Association's Health Forum. We are one of 20 hospitals in Washington state to receive the award. Acco ...

                                                                July 14, 2017
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