Health News from The Valley Health System
Fall 2004

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Birds and Butterflies and Dragonflies -- Oh My!

There’s a lot of excitement in the community and at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center now that the new Pediatric Unit is open. The unit, which is the inpatient component of the hospital’s expanding Pediatric Program, opened in July.
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11 Real-Life Age-Stoppers

You can’t turn back the clock, but you can slow down the aging processes often associated with getting older.

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Spring Valley Hospital First Anniversary

Oct. 2 marks the first anniversary of Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center. The hospital opened its doors at 3 PM on Oct. 2, 2003; the first patient arrived at 3:01 PM.
Take Charge of Your Colon Health

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, yet these cancers are often very treatable when found in the early stages.

  Seniors Urged to Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 3

Frivolous lawsuits cause increasing numbers of good, experienced physicians to leave Nevada for states that have passed meaningful medical malpractice reforms

  Taking Simple Steps to Control Diabetes

Exercise and physical activity can make a major difference in your health, especially if you have diabetes. But you don’t have to spend hours a day exercising to reap the rewards of physical activity.


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