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                                    • Safety Scoop: 4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips

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                                      |Date: June 28, 2023
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                                      Safety Scoop: 4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips

                                      Safety Scoop: 4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips

                                      Happy Independence Day from all of us at Valley - please celebrate safely! To help, our Safety team put t ...

                                      Happy Independence Day from all of us at Valley - please celebrate safely! To help, our Safety team put together some July 4th safety tips to keep you and your loved ones from harm: Ditch faulty firew ...

                                      June 28, 2023
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                                    • The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

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                                      |Date: October 04, 2022
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                                      The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

                                      The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

                                      Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org Use these comprehensive tips to p ...

                                      Adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics and healthychildren.org Use these comprehensive tips to plan ahead, be aware of potential hazards, and keep Halloween fun by making sure everyone stays ...

                                      October 04, 2022
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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

                                      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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                                    • Put the ‘Vacate’ in Your Vacation—8 Ways to Lower Work-Related Stress Before, During & After Time Off

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                                      |Date: July 07, 2022
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                                      Put the ‘Vacate’ in Your Vacation—8 Ways to Lower Work-Related Stress Before, During & After Time Off

                                      Put the ‘Vacate’ in Your Vacation—8 Ways to Lower Work-Related Stress Before, During & After Time Off

                                      Valley’s own Employee Behavioral Health Advocate, Dani Dutro, LMHC, outlines some useful tips for how to ...

                                      Valley’s own Employee Behavioral Health Advocate, Dani Dutro, LMHC, outlines some useful tips for how to truly unplug when you take time off and put the “vacate” in vacation. Dani notes that the word ...

                                      July 07, 2022
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                                    • Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

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                                      |Date: June 07, 2022
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                                      Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

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

                                      Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you have children who are 4 – 5 years old, you can count on them be ...

                                      Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you have children who are 4 – 5 years old, you can count on them being fearful of wild animals, monsters, and the dark—it’s a normal part of their development. Ch ...

                                      June 07, 2022
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                                    • Struggling with Winter Allergies? Top Tips for Reducing Indoor Allergens

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                                      |Date: February 07, 2022
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                                      Struggling with Winter Allergies? Top Tips for Reducing Indoor Allergens

                                      Struggling with Winter Allergies? Top Tips for Reducing Indoor Allergens

                                      By Melanie Chong, MD, Allergy & Immunology Clinic, Valley Medical Center The end of pollen season may ...

                                      By Melanie Chong, MD, Allergy & Immunology Clinic, Valley Medical Center The end of pollen season may not always signal the end of allergy symptoms for some. Unlike spring and summer allergies whi ...

                                      February 07, 2022
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                                    • Want to Enjoy the Holidays in Good Shape? Use These 8 Holiday Health Hacks

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                                      |Date: November 16, 2021
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                                      Want to Enjoy the Holidays in Good Shape? Use These 8 Holiday Health Hacks

                                      Want to Enjoy the Holidays in Good Shape? Use These 8 Holiday Health Hacks

                                      The holiday season is upon us! For many people, this season can offer some challenges to a healthy lifest ...

                                      The holiday season is upon us! For many people, this season can offer some challenges to a healthy lifestyle. Schedules often become crowded and we are bombarded by holiday-themed foods nearly everywh ...

                                      November 16, 2021
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                                    • Get Fit Tip! 5 Tips for Keeping You Safely Active this Summer

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                                      |Date: June 15, 2016
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                                      Get Fit Tip! 5 Tips for Keeping You Safely Active this Summer

                                      Get Fit Tip! 5 Tips for Keeping You Safely Active this Summer

                                        Here comes the sun! Da-da-da-da… The summer season makes exercise even more fun with sun-filled ou ...

                                        Here comes the sun! Da-da-da-da… The summer season makes exercise even more fun with sun-filled outdoor activities. However warmer temperatures can lead to undesirable exercise outcomes such as ...

                                      June 15, 2016
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                                    • 4 Simple Ways to Eliminate Soda Pop from Your Diet

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: October 22, 2013
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                                      4 Simple Ways to Eliminate Soda Pop from Your Diet

                                      4 Simple Ways to Eliminate Soda Pop from Your Diet

                                        1. Get your fizz from another source. This is a big reason many Americans love soda–the fizz and s ...

                                        1. Get your fizz from another source. This is a big reason many Americans love soda–the fizz and sweet flavor! Trick your mind by switching out your soda for a sparkling water or a naturally ca ...

                                      October 22, 2013
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                                    • Easy Tips to Stay Fit on Your Summer Vacation

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: May 30, 2012
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                                      Easy Tips to Stay Fit on Your Summer Vacation

                                      Easy Tips to Stay Fit on Your Summer Vacation

                                        Summer is around the corner and road trips and other vacation travel may be in your near future. I ...

                                        Summer is around the corner and road trips and other vacation travel may be in your near future. It can be tempting to ditch your workouts while you’re away; but it’s easy to maintain your heal ...

                                      May 30, 2012
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