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                                    • A Friendly Volunteer with a Wagging Tail Can Make All The Difference to a Patient or Family

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                                      |Date: August 18, 2017
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                                      A Friendly Volunteer with a Wagging Tail Can Make All The Difference to a Patient or Family

                                      A Friendly Volunteer with a Wagging Tail Can Make All The Difference to a Patient or Family

                                      Did you know pet-assisted visits are returning to Valley? Ellie, a new volunteer and Therapy Dogs Interna ...

                                      Did you know pet-assisted visits are returning to Valley? Ellie, a new volunteer and Therapy Dogs International-certified pet visited the hospital with her human companion, Karen. The two met with Gen ...

                                      August 18, 2017
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                                    • Safety Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipse

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                                      |Date: August 14, 2017
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                                      Safety Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipse

                                      Safety Tips for Viewing Solar Eclipse

                                      On August 21, a solar eclipse (when the Moon passes in between the Earth and the Sun) will be visible thr ...

                                      On August 21, a solar eclipse (when the Moon passes in between the Earth and the Sun) will be visible throughout the United States. King County will experience a partial solar eclipse, beginning at ar ...

                                      August 14, 2017
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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 4 – Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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                                      |Date: August 01, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 4 – Turkey Lettuce Wraps

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 4 – Turkey Lettuce Wraps

                                      Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker  ...

                                      Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic),  and special guest Cody as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family frien ...

                                      August 01, 2017
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                                    • Volunteer Organization Provides Medical Care for some of our Community’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

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                                      |Date: July 31, 2017
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                                      Volunteer Organization Provides Medical Care for some of our Community’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

                                      Volunteer Organization Provides Medical Care for some of our Community’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

                                      Nearly every Saturday morning, volunteer physicians, nurses, interpreters, and administrative support sta ...

                                      Nearly every Saturday morning, volunteer physicians, nurses, interpreters, and administrative support staff arrive at the Salvation Army Church and Community Center to set up and operate Renton RotaCa ...

                                      July 31, 2017
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                                    • I’ll Drink to That! Benefits of Drinking Water

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                                      |Date: July 18, 2017
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                                      I’ll Drink to That! Benefits of Drinking Water

                                      I’ll Drink to That! Benefits of Drinking Water

                                      By Carly Perkins, Exercise Specialist, Lifestyle Medicine & Fitness Center Water is a key component t ...

                                      By Carly Perkins, Exercise Specialist, Lifestyle Medicine & Fitness Center Water is a key component to keeping our body functioning properly. Even slight dehydration can severely impact the body’s ...

                                      July 18, 2017
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                                    • #OfftheClock – From the Clinic to the Field

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                                      |Date: July 18, 2017
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                                      #OfftheClock – From the Clinic to the Field

                                      #OfftheClock – From the Clinic to the Field

                                      Monday through Thursday, Erin Peterson, DPT, can be found in Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, working ...

                                      Monday through Thursday, Erin Peterson, DPT, can be found in Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, working with patients to develop and implement custom rehabilitation programs. But after her regular wo ...

                                      July 18, 2017
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                                    • Supporting the Hospital, One Coin at a Time

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                                      |Date: July 18, 2017
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                                      Supporting the Hospital, One Coin at a Time

                                      Supporting the Hospital, One Coin at a Time

                                      Visitors tossing coins in to the Valley fountains often “make a wish” -- but did you know that your spare ...

                                      Visitors tossing coins in to the Valley fountains often “make a wish” -- but did you know that your spare change helps grant wishes around the hospital too? Find out what it takes for our Volunteers i ...

                                      July 18, 2017
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                                    • Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

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                                      |Date: July 18, 2017
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                                      Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

                                      Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

                                      In the Pacific Northwest, summertime often means family outings to lakes, trails, and parks. However, sum ...

                                      In the Pacific Northwest, summertime often means family outings to lakes, trails, and parks. However, summers aren’t just for swimming, hiking and cycling. Next time you’re headed outdoors, consider t ...

                                      July 18, 2017
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                                    • Valley Receives “Most Wired” Designation from American Hospital Association

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                                      |Date: July 14, 2017
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                                      Valley Receives “Most Wired” Designation from American Hospital Association

                                      Valley Receives “Most Wired” Designation from American Hospital Association

                                      Valley has once again received the designation as a "Most Wired" hospital by the American Hospital Associ ...

                                      Valley has once again received the designation as a "Most Wired" hospital by the American Hospital Association's Health Forum. We are one of 20 hospitals in Washington state to receive the award. Acco ...

                                      July 14, 2017
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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

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                                      |Date: July 11, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 3 – Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”

                                      Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), and Dr. Kristin Par ...

                                      Join Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), and Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic) as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes. Episode ...

                                      July 11, 2017
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