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                                    • Physical Therapy Can Be a Medication-free Way to Heal, Move Better, and Prevent New Injury

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                                      |Date: October 16, 2018
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                                      Physical Therapy Can Be a Medication-free Way to Heal, Move Better, and Prevent New Injury

                                      Physical Therapy Can Be a Medication-free Way to Heal, Move Better, and Prevent New Injury

                                      Valley Medical Center's rehab team of inpatient therapists, and outpatient ortho and neuro therapists are ...

                                      Valley Medical Center's rehab team of inpatient therapists, and outpatient ortho and neuro therapists are here to help patients meet their goals to improve their quality of life. Physical therapists a ...

                                      October 16, 2018
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                                    • Who Should Consider High Risk Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing?

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                                      |Date: October 12, 2018
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                                      Who Should Consider High Risk Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing?

                                      Who Should Consider High Risk Cancer Screening and Genetic Testing?

                                      Only a fraction of women and men are aware that their family history of cancer increases their own risk f ...

                                      Only a fraction of women and men are aware that their family history of cancer increases their own risk for cancer. Even fewer realize high risk screening is available to help them prevent cancer or f ...

                                      October 12, 2018
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                                    • Have You Thought About What You’re Going to Wear When You Discharge From the Hospital?

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                                      |Date: October 02, 2018
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                                      Have You Thought About What You’re Going to Wear When You Discharge From the Hospital?

                                      Have You Thought About What You’re Going to Wear When You Discharge From the Hospital?

                                      If you hadn’t expected your trip to the hospital then probably not, but here at Valley Medical Center we ...

                                      If you hadn’t expected your trip to the hospital then probably not, but here at Valley Medical Center we have you covered from head to toe! Valley staff members Tammie Williams and Amanda Lawson from ...

                                      October 02, 2018
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                                    • My Child is Getting Older — What Happens Next?

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                                      |Date: September 27, 2018
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                                      My Child is Getting Older — What Happens Next?

                                      My Child is Getting Older — What Happens Next?

                                      Are you aware of the resources at our local Bellevue College and Highline College for adolescents transit ...

                                      Are you aware of the resources at our local Bellevue College and Highline College for adolescents transitioning out of the public school system Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 plan support sys ...

                                      September 27, 2018
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                                    • Why is My Toddler Jumping Off the Couch?

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                                      |Date: September 27, 2018
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                                      Why is My Toddler Jumping Off the Couch?

                                      Why is My Toddler Jumping Off the Couch?

                                      Activities like running back and forth, crashing and rolling their bodies into people and objects, diffic ...

                                      Activities like running back and forth, crashing and rolling their bodies into people and objects, difficulty sitting still, climbing and jumping off furniture are ways toddlers gather information abo ...

                                      September 27, 2018
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                                    • Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

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                                      |Date: September 04, 2018
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                                      Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

                                      Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

                                      KNOW YOUR PROSTATE CANCER STATS More than 230,000 men are told they have prostate cancer annually making ...

                                      KNOW YOUR PROSTATE CANCER STATS More than 230,000 men are told they have prostate cancer annually making it the second most common cancer in men in the US. About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed in his li ...

                                      September 04, 2018
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                                    • Heavy Work Ideas for Toddlers to Promote Body Awareness and Self-Regulation

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                                      |Date: August 28, 2018
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                                      Heavy Work Ideas for Toddlers to Promote Body Awareness and Self-Regulation

                                      Heavy Work Ideas for Toddlers to Promote Body Awareness and Self-Regulation

                                      Proprioception is one of our eight senses that sends information from the joints, muscles and connective ...

                                      Proprioception is one of our eight senses that sends information from the joints, muscles and connective tissues to the brain, providing body and spatial awareness. Our bodies receive proprioceptive f ...

                                      August 28, 2018
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                                    • Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

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                                      |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                      Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                      Seven Tips for Healthy Road Tripping with Diabetes

                                      September and October are prime road trip months with cooler temperatures and fewer people vacationing. I ...

                                      September and October are prime road trip months with cooler temperatures and fewer people vacationing. If you have diabetes and are ready to hit the road, here are few tips keeping yourself safe and ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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                                    • Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

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                                      |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                      Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

                                      Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

                                      The risk of falling rises with age. And a simple fall could change your life—breaking a bone can be the s ...

                                      The risk of falling rises with age. And a simple fall could change your life—breaking a bone can be the start of more serious problems like injuries, disability, hospital visits and an overall decline ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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                                    • Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

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                                      |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                      Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

                                      Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

                                      What is the annual wellness check? This visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provide ...

                                      What is the annual wellness check? This visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provider to create a personal health plan that includes a health risk assessment, review of your Advan ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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