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#MindfulnessMonday – Relaxation Techniques that Work

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|Date: January 02, 2017
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#MindfulnessMonday – Relaxation Techniques that Work

Everyone experiences stress and its effects. Short-term effects of stress include headaches, shallow brea ...

Everyone experiences stress and its effects. Short-term effects of stress include headaches, shallow breathing, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and upset stomach. Long-term chronic stress can increase t ...

January 02, 2017
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Valley Medical Center Cancer Services Hosts Anti-Smoking Outreach Event at Local Middle School

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|Date: December 28, 2016
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Valley Medical Center Cancer Services Hosts Anti-Smoking Outreach Event at Local Middle School

Per the Center for Disease Control, preventing tobacco use among youth is critical to ending the tobacco ...

Per the Center for Disease Control, preventing tobacco use among youth is critical to ending the tobacco epidemic in the United States. Nearly 9 out of 10 cigarette smokers first tried smoking by age ...

December 28, 2016
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Questions to Ask Yourself When Doing a “FAST & Beyond” Evaluation

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|Date: December 20, 2016
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Questions to Ask Yourself When Doing a “FAST & Beyond” Evaluation

Face Drooping Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smi ...

Face Drooping Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven? Arm Weakness Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one ar ...

December 20, 2016
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Paying Attention to Cholesterol’s Connection to Stroke

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|Date: December 20, 2016
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Paying Attention to Cholesterol’s Connection to Stroke

Most of us have heard about high cholesterol being a problem for our blood vessels. By causing damage to ...

Most of us have heard about high cholesterol being a problem for our blood vessels. By causing damage to the inside of arteries where plaque may form, uncontrolled cholesterol will increase the risk o ...

December 20, 2016
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Valley Eats: Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

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|Date: December 09, 2016
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Valley Eats: Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend 4 tablespoons macadamia nu ...

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend 4 tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped (or nut of your choice) 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2-1/2 tablespoons butter 5 cup ...

December 09, 2016
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Hoping for Happy & Healthy Holidays? These Tips Can Help!

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|Date: December 06, 2016
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Hoping for Happy & Healthy Holidays? These Tips Can Help!

Holidays can be one of the more stressful times of the year and getting through all the shopping, food pr ...

Holidays can be one of the more stressful times of the year and getting through all the shopping, food preparation, festive gatherings and gift giving can be exhausting to say the least. Things will g ...

December 06, 2016
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Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

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|Date: December 02, 2016
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Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 lb. ground turkey breast 1/3 cup finely minced mushrooms 1 medium sized zucchini, shred ...

INGREDIENTS 1-1/4 lb. ground turkey breast 1/3 cup finely minced mushrooms 1 medium sized zucchini, shredded 1/3 cup diced onion 1/3 cup diced bell pepper (green, orange, red or yellow) 1 tablespoon m ...

December 02, 2016
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#TopDocTuesday – Meet Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD

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|Date: November 22, 2016
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#TopDocTuesday – Meet Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD—a 30-year veteran of the operating room—has been named a Top Doc e ...

Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD—a 30-year veteran of the operating room—has been named a Top Doc every year since 2007 by Seattle Magazine and/or Seattle Met Magazine. This year he is once agai ...

November 22, 2016
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We Mustache You a Question…

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|Date: November 21, 2016
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We Mustache You a Question…

Men, are you due for your annual wellness exam? An annual visit with your primary care provider is key fo ...

Men, are you due for your annual wellness exam? An annual visit with your primary care provider is key for good health. Your doctor can help determine what screenings and vaccinations you should have ...

November 21, 2016
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#TopDocTuesday – Meet Sleep Specialist Dr. Wynne Chen

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|Date: November 14, 2016
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#TopDocTuesday – Meet Sleep Specialist Dr. Wynne Chen

"The best part of my job as a sleep physician is having the opportunity to meet interesting people every ...

"The best part of my job as a sleep physician is having the opportunity to meet interesting people every day and educate them about a vital part of their daily lives that is often overlooked - their s ...

November 14, 2016
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Valley Cancer Services Deemed “An Excellent Accredited Cancer Program” by Commission on Cancer

From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story

How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!

Tips for Safe Swimming This Summer

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

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

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

TeamBirth Initiative Launches at Valley with Goal to Improve Safety and Quality Outcomes

Valley’s Win in Local Cord Blood Donation Competition Helps Increase Community Supply, Saves More Lives

The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Be Car Seat Savvy

The Ultimate Guide for Spook-tacular Good Time

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

Join Us for a Community Meeting

Save Time With MyChart’s Self Check-in at the Emergency Room

Valley Celebrates Pride

#MindfulnessMonday – Relaxation Techniques that Work

#MindfulnessMonday – Relaxation Techniques that Work

Valley Medical Center Cancer Services Hosts Anti-Smoking Outreach Event at Local Middle School

Valley Medical Center Cancer Services Hosts Anti-Smoking Outreach Event at Local Middle School

Questions to Ask Yourself When Doing a “FAST & Beyond” Evaluation

Questions to Ask Yourself When Doing a “FAST & Beyond” Evaluation

Paying Attention to Cholesterol’s Connection to Stroke

Paying Attention to Cholesterol’s Connection to Stroke

Valley Eats: Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

Valley Eats: Apple Crisp with Macadamia Nuts

Hoping for Happy & Healthy Holidays? These Tips Can Help!

Hoping for Happy & Healthy Holidays? These Tips Can Help!

Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Valley Eats: Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

#TopDocTuesday – Meet Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD

#TopDocTuesday – Meet Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD

We Mustache You a Question…

We Mustache You a Question…

#TopDocTuesday – Meet Sleep Specialist Dr. Wynne Chen

#TopDocTuesday – Meet Sleep Specialist Dr. Wynne Chen