We Are Valley Podcast

Most of us know we're spending too much time on our devices. The harder question is: what do we do about it? In part two of our Digital Overload series, we are joined again by Kathryn Murray, LICSW , and Rebekah Strong, DNP, PMHNP-BC, mental health practitioners from Valley’s Psychiatry and Counseling Clinic, for a practical conversation aboutbreaking unhealthy screen habits, improving focus,...

In part one of our latest We Are Valley podcast, we take a closer look at something many of us feel but may not fully understand: digital overload. Joined by Kathryn Murray, LICSW , and Rebekah Strong, DNP, PMHNP-BC, mental health practitioners from Valley’s Psychiatry and Counseling Clinic, we explore how constant screen time is shaping ourfocus, relationships, and overall well-being. From the ri...

The Prep, The Procedure, and Prevention Colon cancer screening saves lives—and starting at age 45,it’s more important than ever to get on the schedule. In this episode of the We Are Valley Podcast , we talk with Dr. Brandon Teng, gastroenterologist at Valley Medical Center, about why screening guidelines were lowered from age 50 to 45, how colonoscopies help detect and prevent colon cancer, and wh...

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, or MIGS , is an advanced approach in gynecologic procedures that uses smaller or in some cases, no incisions. The benefits of MIGS procedures are faster recovery time and less pain than traditional surgery. Hear from gynecologic surgeons Olga Valieva, DO and Eric Schmidt, DO discussing: What does the term minimally invasive gynecologic surgery mean? Some rea...

When every second counts, what happens behind the doors of Valley’s Emergency Department? In this episode, Emergency Medicine leaders Dr. Cameron Buck and Katherine Bendickson share what it means for Valley to be one of Washington’s busiest Level III Trauma Centers. They explain the triage process, the teamwork that makes rapid response possible, and why most trauma cases aren’t what you might exp...

A disease of nerve damage, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms come from areas of the nervous system being damaged by the disease, so signs and symptoms vary. In honor of MS Awareness Month, we talk to Valley's MS specialist,  Sargon Bet-Shlimon, MD,  about the diagnosis of, and treatment for, multiple sclerosis.  Learn about MS care at Valley. Learn about the Neuroscience Institute. Read more ab...

Do you know your risk for metabolic syndrome? Sometimes written as MetS, metabolic syndrome is a common health condition that puts you at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is not always formally diagnosed, but there are real ways to manage your risk.  Amitoj Marwaha, MD,   with Valley's Cardiology Clinic,   sat down with the We Are Valley Podcast to discuss...

In this episode we reflect on what Valley's new Cancer Center will mean, not only for Valley patients, but for the whole South King County community. Listen to an in-depth discussion with Navanshu Arora, MD, Associate Medical Director of Cancer Services, and Chermaine Wulff, Manager of Medical Oncology and Infusion Center. You'll learn about cancer care at Valley, the amazing care team that makes...

Day-to-day lifestyle components like movement and food are important for preventing injury and illness, but knowing how to start can be overwhelming. We sat down with Thomas Hammett, DPT, Director of Operations for Valley's Lifestyle Medicine & Fitness clinics to talk about the Lifestyle Medicine approach. This episode covers: What is Lifestyle Medicine What services does Valley offer thro...

Hernias don't have to be mysterious or scary, in this episode we sit down with Dr. Wayne Lau to review: what a hernia is, how to know if you have one, and what your options are for treatment. Whether you may know someone who has had a hernia, or suspect you might have one yourself, this conversation is for you! Additional resources related to hernia and surgery: https://www.valleymed.org/surgi...

Preventive healthcare is all about catching things early before they become concerning. For this episode, we talked with Dr. Kial Wiley about how you can partner with your primary care provider to monitor your health at regular intervals and make sure your health factors are on the right track. ⁠Learn more about preventive health⁠ Find a primary care provider near you For more Valley Medical Cente...

In honor of American Heart Month, we interview Dr. Kenneth Igbalode, an interventional cardiologist with Valley's Cardiology Clinic . We discuss some of the reasons patients visit him for care, symptoms to be aware of, and more, we hope you enjoy. For more details about Cardiology Care at Valley, visit valleymed.org/heart Want to learn more about Valley?  Read our 2023 Gratitude Report. For mo...

In this inaugural episode, we interview Jeannine Erickson Grinnell, the CEO of Valley Medical Center . We discuss the state of Valley today, and how we have “reignited” since emerging from the COVID pandemic. Listen for a glimpse into what's come for our organization in 2024 and beyond. Read the episode transcript for this episode here. Want to learn more about Valley? Read our 2023 Gratitude...