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Smart Snacks

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|Date: May 07, 2018
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Smart Snacks

5 quick and easy snacks for on the go! Salad greens, any kind Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers 1 small apple - ...

5 quick and easy snacks for on the go! Salad greens, any kind Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers 1 small apple - 1/2 can tuna with lemon juice and black pepper Red onion and peppers 6 whole wheat crackers - ...

May 07, 2018
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Block the Sun, Not the Fun! The ABCs of Preventing Sunburn

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Block the Sun, Not the Fun! The ABCs of Preventing Sunburn

Away. Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day, when the sun's rays are the most damaging. Block. ...

Away. Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day, when the sun's rays are the most damaging. Block. Block the sun's rays using a SPF 15 or higher sunscreen. Apply the lotion 30 minutes before goi ...

May 07, 2018
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How to Use Sunscreens

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How to Use Sunscreens

A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays. Using sunscreens correctly i ...

A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays. Using sunscreens correctly is important in protecting the skin. Consider the following recommendations: Choose a sunscreen ...

May 07, 2018
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?

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|Date: May 02, 2018
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?

Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it’s found early. The way to find skin cancer early is wi ...

Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it’s found early. The way to find skin cancer early is with regular skin exams. This means having a healthcare provider check your skin. And it also mea ...

May 02, 2018
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May is American Stroke Month–Learn How to Spot a Stroke FAST

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|Date: May 02, 2018
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May is American Stroke Month–Learn How to Spot a Stroke FAST

Did you know that up to 80 percent of strokes may be preventable? The American Stroke Association has a v ...

Did you know that up to 80 percent of strokes may be preventable? The American Stroke Association has a variety of educational resources available to learn about stroke prevention and how to help spre ...

May 02, 2018
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#OffTheClock – Hiking, Mud Running, Skydiving, Team Building: Meet the Adventure Junkies!

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|Date: April 25, 2018
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#OffTheClock – Hiking, Mud Running, Skydiving, Team Building: Meet the Adventure Junkies!

At Valley Medical Center, our staff embodies the mantra “work hard, play hard.” While there are many indi ...

At Valley Medical Center, our staff embodies the mantra “work hard, play hard.” While there are many individual interests (a few which have been featured on this blog) there’s also an energetic group ...

April 25, 2018
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Behind-the-Scenes: Meet the Office of Patient Experience

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|Date: April 25, 2018
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Behind-the-Scenes: Meet the Office of Patient Experience

If you were a patient at Valley Medical Center or one of its clinics recently, you likely received a mail ...

If you were a patient at Valley Medical Center or one of its clinics recently, you likely received a mailed or e-mailed survey asking about your experience. But once you send in your comments, how doe ...

April 25, 2018
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Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

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|Date: April 23, 2018
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Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

Stretching leg muscles every day may benefit older adults and other people with mobility problems, a new ...

Stretching leg muscles every day may benefit older adults and other people with mobility problems, a new study reports. The findings suggest that regular stretching could improve blood flow to leg mus ...

April 23, 2018
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Like Alcohol, Certain Medicines Can Affect Your Driving

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|Date: April 20, 2018
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Like Alcohol, Certain Medicines Can Affect Your Driving

The dangers of drinking alcohol and driving are well known. You can end up in jail—or worse, a deadly car ...

The dangers of drinking alcohol and driving are well known. You can end up in jail—or worse, a deadly car crash. The effects of other drugs on driving—even prescription and over-the-counter medicines— ...

April 20, 2018
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Valley Girls and Guys! Generous Gift Helps Bring World-Class Cancer Care to South King County

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|Date: April 20, 2018
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Valley Girls and Guys! Generous Gift Helps Bring World-Class Cancer Care to South King County

It takes a village to support a thriving community. That collaborative vision took flight on April 16 whe ...

It takes a village to support a thriving community. That collaborative vision took flight on April 16 when Valley Girls & Guys! board members presented a generous check for $500,000 to Valley’s Bo ...

April 20, 2018
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Valley Cancer Services Deemed “An Excellent Accredited Cancer Program” by Commission on Cancer

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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 Makes Operational Changes in Response to Financial Challenges

Valley Medical Center Launches Drug Donation Program

Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope

Smart Snacks

Smart Snacks

Block the Sun, Not the Fun! The ABCs of Preventing Sunburn

Block the Sun, Not the Fun! The ABCs of Preventing Sunburn

How to Use Sunscreens

How to Use Sunscreens

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?

May is American Stroke Month–Learn How to Spot a Stroke FAST

May is American Stroke Month–Learn How to Spot a Stroke FAST

#OffTheClock – Hiking, Mud Running, Skydiving, Team Building: Meet the Adventure Junkies!

#OffTheClock – Hiking, Mud Running, Skydiving, Team Building: Meet the Adventure Junkies!

Behind-the-Scenes: Meet the Office of Patient Experience

Behind-the-Scenes: Meet the Office of Patient Experience

Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

Like Alcohol, Certain Medicines Can Affect Your Driving

Like Alcohol, Certain Medicines Can Affect Your Driving

Valley Girls and Guys! Generous Gift Helps Bring World-Class Cancer Care to South King County

Valley Girls and Guys! Generous Gift Helps Bring World-Class Cancer Care to South King County