Valley Regional Medical Center Blog

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When to visit the emergency room for an allergic...

September 27, 2022 by Tayla Hollman

With severe allergic reactions, it's important to administer epinephrine and go to an emergency room.

tags: allergic reaction , allergies , anaphylactic reaction

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Types of suicide prevention how to get help

September 21, 2022

Access to care, including mental health hotlines or therapy, is important for suicide prevention.

tags: mental health , suicide , suicide prevention

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How to prevent sepsis: 5 actions you can take ...

September 19, 2022 by Emily Paulson

Sepsis can affect anyone, but taking action to reduce the risk of infection can help prevent sepsis before symptoms begin.

tags: sepsis , sepsis shock

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When to go to the ER for stomach pain

August 22, 2022 by Tayla Holman

When stomach pain requires emergency care visit.

tags: stomach aches , stomach pain

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Heat-related illnesses explained: Symptoms and...

August 15, 2022 by Tayla Holman

Symptoms and prevention of heat-related illnesses.

tags: heat illness , heat stroke

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What is sarcoma?

July 26, 2022 by Tayla Holman

Defines sarcoma and describes signs and symptoms.

tags: cancer , sarcoma

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6 skin conditions caused by sun damage

July 19, 2022 by Emily Paulsen

Discusses common skin conditions that are caused by sun damage.

tags: skin cancer , sun damage , sun tan

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Healthy grilling recipes to try this summer

July 12, 2022 by Tayla Holman

Benefits of eating healthy, in-season produce with healthy recipes readers can follow.

tags: grilling recipes

Are there different types of PTSD?

June 22, 2022 by Emily Paulsen

PTSD signs and symptoms

tags: post traumatic stress , ptsd , trauma

What are the early signs of osteoporosis?

June 10, 2022 by Tayla Holman

Overview of osteoporosis

tags: kyphosis , osteoporosis

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COVID-19: Understanding vaccine immunity and antibodies

June 2, 2022 by Tayla Holman

Answer to common questions about vaccine immunity and breakthrough cases of COVID-19 or having COVID pre-vaccination.

tags: booster , covid-19 , immunity , vaccines

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Is arthritis preventable? Tips for keeping joints...

May 24, 2022 by Emily Paulsen

Discusses what arthritis is, prevalence, causes and prevention

tags: arthritis , healthy joints

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Benefits of daily meditation for depression and...

May 16, 2022 by Tayla Holman

Benefits of mediation

tags: anxiety , depression , mediation

Types of pregnancy complications at different ...

April 22, 2022

This article discusses pregnancy complications and how age can be a factor.

tags: pregnancy after 40 , pregnancy complications

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5 easy ways to reduce stress

April 18, 2022 by Tayla Holman

5 easy ways to incorporate lifestyle changes and tips to help cope with stress and relieve stress

tags: reduce anxiety , reduce stress , stress relief

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Why you should consider becoming a national organ...

April 14, 2022 by Bana Jobe

Organ donation impacts the lives of so many people. Here are stats and culture views.

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Using an air purifier for allergies, asthma, and...

April 12, 2022 by Bana Jobe

Benefits of an air purifier

tags: air purifier , allergies , asthma

Working toward a healthier relationship with food

March 14, 2022

There are different types of eating disorders which are explained in this article along with signs and symptoms for each.

tags: anorexia , binge-eating , body image , bulimia , eating disorder

Common endometriosis symptoms that often go ignored

March 7, 2022 by Tayla Holman

Endometriosis: "How common it is, why it often goes undetected, signs, symptoms, and treatment options.

tags: endometriosis

How to advocate for yourself with your physician

February 21, 2022 by Tayla Holman

Get ideas and tools for speaking with physician about what is important and that physician should have awareness of.

tags: doctors visits , patient advocacy , physician visit

Health Savings Account benefits

February 15, 2022 by Emily Paulsen

How to best utilize your Health Savings Account benefits.

tags: health savings account , hsa

A heart-healthy food guide for Valentine's Day

February 8, 2022 by Bana Jobe

A heart healthy food guide to motivate people to include heart healthy food in their every day life.

tags: healthy foods , heart health

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Wondering how to make New Year's resolutions stick?

January 12, 2022

5 easy health changes to make in the new year with tips on how to make them stick

tags: health choices , new year’s resolutions

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Folic acid deficiency symptoms, causes, and how...

January 5, 2022 by Bana Jobe

Folic acid deficiency symptoms: Should you talk with your doctor?

tags: folate deficiency , folic acid