Family Cardiac History: Why It Matters and What to Do
Knowing your family heart history helps you and your care team catch risks early and take steps to prevent problems. What Counts as Family History? Family history is a “non-modifiable” risk factor—we cannot change our genes, so it is important to focus on everything we can change. Questions to Ask Your Family If records are […]
Signs of Cardiac Trouble: What to Watch For
Heart symptoms can be obvious or very subtle. Knowing the early signs helps you act fast and protect your health. What Cardiac Trouble Can Feel Like Many people say they are not feeling pain, yet they feel pressure or heaviness. Treat that like a warning sign. Subtle Warning Signs (Often Missed) Men and women can […]
Cardiology Services: Care for Your Heart Close to Home
Valley Health’s Heart and Vascular Center brings expert heart and blood-vessel care to one location. You can be seen without extra travel, and your care team can view your results quickly within the same network. Services and On-Site Testing Note: Coronary CT angiography is available nearby but not performed at this clinic. Who Should Make […]
Individual Nutritional Counseling: WIC Support Made Personal
Individual nutrition counseling helps families build healthy habits that fit real life. In the WIC program, each visit is tailored to your needs, preferences, culture, and medical goals. What to Expect at a WIC Visit How Counseling is Personalized Food packages are adjusted to age, stage, and needs. Building Habits That Last Small changes add […]
Your Guide to Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants are medical devices that can give a sense of sound to people with severe hearing loss. For many children and adults, they are life-changing. How Hearing Works — And What an Implant Does The inner ear has the cochlea—a tiny, shell-shaped organ with hair cells. Sound moves these hair cells, sending signals to […]
Understanding Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils (the two lumps at the back of the throat). It’s common in kids and usually manageable with the right care. Signs to Watch For Causes, Diagnosis, and Care Causes How Providers Check Treatment Home Care Tips Surgery and When To Seek Care When Surgery May Help […]
Vertigo: What It Is and How to Treat It
Vertigo is the feeling that you or the room is spinning. It’s common — about 1 in 5 adults will feel it at some point. Vertigo is a symptom, not a disease. The goal is to find the cause and treat it. It’s important to tell dizziness from true vertigo. Use this quick guide: True […]
Your Guide to Fluoride
Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and strengthens teeth. It binds to the tiny crystals that make up your teeth, making them stronger. Both children and adults can benefit from fluoride to keep teeth healthy. How Fluoride Works Fluoride helps fight cavities in several ways: Who Can Benefit Fluoride isn’t just for […]
Your Guide to WIC Services
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offers vital support to pregnant women, new moms, infants, and children up to age five. Funded by the USDA, WIC focuses on improving the health and nutrition of families who may need assistance. This guide will help you understand how WIC can benefit your family. What is WIC? […]
Understanding Pap Smears
Pap smears are an essential part of women’s health care. They help detect early signs of cervical cancer and other abnormalities. Here’s what you need to know about this important screening. What is a Pap Smear? A Pap smear is a test where a healthcare provider takes a small sample of cells from your cervix […]