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Welcome to MyChart

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|Date: June 17, 2016
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Welcome to MyChart

MyChart is an online tool that allows you to communicate with your provider, request appointments, access ...

MyChart is an online tool that allows you to communicate with your provider, request appointments, access your medical records, and more! ...

June 17, 2016
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Texting on the Job? It’s All About Enhancing Patient Care with New Smartphone Technology Pilot

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Texting on the Job? It’s All About Enhancing Patient Care with New Smartphone Technology Pilot

Are you wondering why so many nurses around Valley are looking at their phones? They aren't checking out ...

Are you wondering why so many nurses around Valley are looking at their phones? They aren't checking out their Twitter feeds, they're actually testing the latest technology in patient care. On Monday, ...

June 17, 2016
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Do You Leak When You Sneeze? Kegel Exercises can Help You Stop the Leaks

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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Do You Leak When You Sneeze? Kegel Exercises can Help You Stop the Leaks

By Cynthia Lewis, MD, Urogynecologist, Women’s Surgical Specialists It’s no fun to pee unexpectedly when ...

By Cynthia Lewis, MD, Urogynecologist, Women’s Surgical Specialists It’s no fun to pee unexpectedly when you sneeze. Doing Kegel exercises on your own can be very helpful in strengthening the muscles ...

June 16, 2016
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What Did You Say? I Didn’t Hear You.

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What Did You Say? I Didn’t Hear You.

Untreated hearing loss can lead to a serious decline in your quality of life. It’s more difficult to soci ...

Untreated hearing loss can lead to a serious decline in your quality of life. It’s more difficult to socialize with friends and family. It can cause problems at work or when volunteering. Sometimes, i ...

June 16, 2016
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Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

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Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

We’ve all heard the saying “We are what we eat.” More and more research is showing how our food selection ...

We’ve all heard the saying “We are what we eat.” More and more research is showing how our food selections and activity level impact our overall health. We now know that the risk of nearly every disea ...

June 16, 2016
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Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

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Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer" because it can be deadly and those who have h ...

High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer" because it can be deadly and those who have high blood pressure may not know they have it. To help prevent high blood pressure, the U.S. Cen ...

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15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

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15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in ...

It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in the habit of making regular physical activity an essential part of your day. Even if you aren’t ...

June 16, 2016
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4 Ways to Give Healthy Food an Extra Flavor Boost

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4 Ways to Give Healthy Food an Extra Flavor Boost

Give veggies a sweeter, smokier flavor by brushing them lightly with oil and a sprinkle of herbs, then ro ...

Give veggies a sweeter, smokier flavor by brushing them lightly with oil and a sprinkle of herbs, then roasting in the oven at 450 degrees. Using a bit of oil, slowly caramelize onions in a pan over l ...

June 16, 2016
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Protect the Skin You’re In

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Protect the Skin You’re In

Shielding yourself from skin cancer is even more important as we age. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americ ...

Shielding yourself from skin cancer is even more important as we age. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. It’s also been reported that more t ...

June 16, 2016
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6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

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6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

Planning a plane trip? There are steps you can take for a better, healthier excursion. Store medications ...

Planning a plane trip? There are steps you can take for a better, healthier excursion. Store medications to be taken during the trip in a carry-on bag. Pack extra meds in case of unexpected delays. Ta ...

June 16, 2016
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