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                                    • Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

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                                      Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

                                      Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

                                      If everyone craved broccoli, there wouldn't be a problem. If you’re like most people, you have visions of ...

                                      If everyone craved broccoli, there wouldn't be a problem. If you’re like most people, you have visions of cookies, chips, pizza and pastries dancing in your head. Cravings usually involve vivid images ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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                                    • #ValleyEats – Peach Melba Smoothie for Two

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                                      #ValleyEats – Peach Melba Smoothie for Two

                                      #ValleyEats – Peach Melba Smoothie for Two

                                      Ingredients 1 cup sliced peaches, fresh, frozen, or canned (drained and rinsed) 1 cup fat-free vanilla yo ...

                                      Ingredients 1 cup sliced peaches, fresh, frozen, or canned (drained and rinsed) 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 cup crushed ice 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, reserve 6 berries for gar ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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                                    • Moving Forward with Care-Enhancing Technology Using Safe, Secure Methods

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                                      Moving Forward with Care-Enhancing Technology Using Safe, Secure Methods

                                      Moving Forward with Care-Enhancing Technology Using Safe, Secure Methods

                                      Your Healthcare Information-Stays Private and Secure  With the digital world moving at the speed of light ...

                                      Your Healthcare Information-Stays Private and Secure  With the digital world moving at the speed of light, staying up to date with safeguards to protect our patients’ information is a priority at UW M ...

                                      August 08, 2018
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                                    • Quick Care vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care – Where Should I Go?

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                                      Quick Care vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care – Where Should I Go?

                                      Quick Care vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care – Where Should I Go?

                                      When the Unexpected Happens, Should You Go to Quick Care, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room? It hurts. It ...

                                      When the Unexpected Happens, Should You Go to Quick Care, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room? It hurts. It itches. It’s swollen. It’s after hours. Use the list below to help guide your decision on wher ...

                                      August 08, 2018
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                                    • What Valley Does Every Day in our Community Integrates with the Global Mission of World Breastfeeding Week 2018

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                                      |Date: August 03, 2018
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                                      What Valley Does Every Day in our Community Integrates with the Global Mission of World Breastfeeding Week 2018

                                      What Valley Does Every Day in our Community Integrates with the Global Mission of World Breastfeeding Week 2018

                                      Valley Medical Center is proud to promote World Breastfeeding Week 2018. This year’s theme is year BREAST ...

                                      Valley Medical Center is proud to promote World Breastfeeding Week 2018. This year’s theme is year BREASTFEEDING: Foundation of Life, with the following objectives: INFORM people about the links betwe ...

                                      August 03, 2018
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                                    • 10 Inclusive Playgrounds in Washington State

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                                      10 Inclusive Playgrounds in Washington State

                                      10 Inclusive Playgrounds in Washington State

                                      Seattle Children's Center for Children with Special Needs has created a new Inclusive Playground Director ...

                                      Seattle Children's Center for Children with Special Needs has created a new Inclusive Playground Directory guide, listing ten ADA accessible inclusive playgrounds in Washington state! See photos, acce ...

                                      July 27, 2018
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                                    • Eight Great Ways to Transition from Summer Schedule to School Year Sleep!

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                                      |Date: July 27, 2018
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                                      Eight Great Ways to Transition from Summer Schedule to School Year Sleep!

                                      Eight Great Ways to Transition from Summer Schedule to School Year Sleep!

                                      Are you worried about getting your child on a good sleep schedule in preparation for the upcoming school ...

                                      Are you worried about getting your child on a good sleep schedule in preparation for the upcoming school year? Read these tips from the National Sleep Foundation for great ideas in getting ready! Abou ...

                                      July 27, 2018
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                                    • The Friend’s Project, a New Free Resource Hosted by Children’s Therapy

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                                      |Date: July 27, 2018
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                                      The Friend’s Project, a New Free Resource Hosted by Children’s Therapy

                                      The Friend’s Project, a New Free Resource Hosted by Children’s Therapy

                                      One of Children’s Therapy’s amazing parents, Natalie Eslinger, is the mother of two of our long-standing ...

                                      One of Children’s Therapy’s amazing parents, Natalie Eslinger, is the mother of two of our long-standing patients. Last May, she started a non-profit called The Friends Project whose mission is to cre ...

                                      July 27, 2018
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                                    • Four Tips for Safe, Back-to-School Backpacks

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                                      Four Tips for Safe, Back-to-School Backpacks

                                      Four Tips for Safe, Back-to-School Backpacks

                                      As children head back to school, make sure to pick the right backpack for your kiddo! Did you know that b ...

                                      As children head back to school, make sure to pick the right backpack for your kiddo! Did you know that backpacks that are too heavy can cause back and shoulder pain and poor posture? From the America ...

                                      July 27, 2018
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                                    • “About Me” Books: Sharing Information and Building Self-Awareness to Get Ready for a New School Year

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                                      |Date: July 27, 2018
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                                      “About Me” Books: Sharing Information and Building Self-Awareness to Get Ready for a New School Year

                                      “About Me” Books: Sharing Information and Building Self-Awareness to Get Ready for a New School Year

                                      Starting a new school year brings up a range of emotions—from excitement to anxiety and everything in bet ...

                                      Starting a new school year brings up a range of emotions—from excitement to anxiety and everything in between. While some children return to the same building, teacher and classmates, others will star ...

                                      July 27, 2018
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