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                                    • “Miraculous Surgery” for Severe Stroke Reduces Death and Disability for Valley Community

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                                      |Date: November 10, 2020
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                                      “Miraculous Surgery” for Severe Stroke Reduces Death and Disability for Valley Community

                                      “Miraculous Surgery” for Severe Stroke Reduces Death and Disability for Valley Community

                                      Waking up at 9 AM on August 31, Rick noticed he couldn’t move his right arm because it felt “asleep.” Usi ...

                                      Waking up at 9 AM on August 31, Rick noticed he couldn’t move his right arm because it felt “asleep.” Using his left arm, he picked up his right arm to shake it and get the blood flowing, but that did ...

                                      November 10, 2020
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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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                                    • Masking Tips and Tricks – Eliminating Foggy Glasses and Improved Bandana Mask!

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                                      |Date: July 23, 2020
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                                      Masking Tips and Tricks – Eliminating Foggy Glasses and Improved Bandana Mask!

                                      Masking Tips and Tricks – Eliminating Foggy Glasses and Improved Bandana Mask!

                                      Do you struggle with masking day in and day out? Here's some tips to keep you safe and more comfortable w ...

                                      Do you struggle with masking day in and day out? Here's some tips to keep you safe and more comfortable when masking after work. There's no doubt that masks can cause foggy spectacles. Check out our t ...

                                      July 23, 2020
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                                    • Why Increased COVID-19 Testing and Limited Test Supplies are Causing Nationwide and Local Test Result Delays

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                                      |Date: July 23, 2020
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                                      Why Increased COVID-19 Testing and Limited Test Supplies are Causing Nationwide and Local Test Result Delays

                                      Why Increased COVID-19 Testing and Limited Test Supplies are Causing Nationwide and Local Test Result Delays

                                      It can be tough waiting for COVID-19 test results. The anxiety of not knowing whether you will test posit ...

                                      It can be tough waiting for COVID-19 test results. The anxiety of not knowing whether you will test positive, coupled with the frustration of keeping to yourself until you have an answer is an experie ...

                                      July 23, 2020
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                                    • This Year’s Hottest Accessory? The Face Mask!

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                                      |Date: July 08, 2020
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                                      This Year’s Hottest Accessory? The Face Mask!

                                      This Year’s Hottest Accessory? The Face Mask!

                                      Wearing a mask is important not only when you're at Valley for an appointment, but also when you're out a ...

                                      Wearing a mask is important not only when you're at Valley for an appointment, but also when you're out and about around the community--wearing a face mask allows us all to get back to the lives we lo ...

                                      July 08, 2020
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                                    • LGBTQ Health Part 3: Gender Affirming Transitions–Considerations and Options for Treatment

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                                      |Date: July 08, 2020
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                                      LGBTQ Health Part 3: Gender Affirming Transitions–Considerations and Options for Treatment

                                      LGBTQ Health Part 3: Gender Affirming Transitions–Considerations and Options for Treatment

                                      Urogynecologist, Christian Quintero, MD, addresses considerations for gender diverse patients exploring g ...

                                      Urogynecologist, Christian Quintero, MD, addresses considerations for gender diverse patients exploring gender-affirming transitions. Topics include: where to begin in the healthcare journey for trans ...

                                      July 08, 2020
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                                    • LGBTQ Health: Part 2

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                                      |Date: June 17, 2020
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                                      LGBTQ Health: Part 2

                                      LGBTQ Health: Part 2

                                      Dan Brelsford, MD, and Mickey Kander, PA-C, address common health issues for patients in the LGBTQ commun ...

                                      Dan Brelsford, MD, and Mickey Kander, PA-C, address common health issues for patients in the LGBTQ community, particularly for gay and bi men. Topics include STI testing, HIV prevention, and mental he ...

                                      June 17, 2020
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                                    • Valley Shows its PRIDE with a Virtual Parade

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2020
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                                      Valley Shows its PRIDE with a Virtual Parade

                                      Valley Shows its PRIDE with a Virtual Parade

                                      COVID-19 may have cancelled our community events, but nothing can cancel our pride in our LGBTQ+ communit ...

                                      COVID-19 may have cancelled our community events, but nothing can cancel our pride in our LGBTQ+ community! We are proud to feature this virtual pride parade from clinics and departments across Valley ...

                                      June 16, 2020
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                                    • It’s Not Vain to be Concerned about Your Vein Health

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                                      |Date: June 15, 2020
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                                      It’s Not Vain to be Concerned about Your Vein Health

                                      It’s Not Vain to be Concerned about Your Vein Health

                                      A Doc Talk from Valley's Vascular Surgeons Omar Dorzi, MD, and Don Harris, MD, at Valley’s Vascular Surge ...

                                      A Doc Talk from Valley's Vascular Surgeons Omar Dorzi, MD, and Don Harris, MD, at Valley’s Vascular Surgery Clinic discuss vascular conditions, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention tips. Below ...

                                      June 15, 2020
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                                    • Advance Care Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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                                      |Date: June 10, 2020
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                                      Advance Care Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

                                      Advance Care Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

                                      Valley’s Advance Care Planning Coordinator Priyanka Choudhury explains the elements of advance care plann ...

                                      Valley’s Advance Care Planning Coordinator Priyanka Choudhury explains the elements of advance care planning, what considerations should be made during the COVID-19 outbreak, resources available at va ...

                                      June 10, 2020
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