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October 2026

At Valley, skeletons and brains aren't just for Halloween--they're part of our everyday work! Read on to learn about some of the ways we care for your brain and your skeletal system.

Time is Brain

What Everyone Should Know About Stroke

Did you know that nearly half of the stroke patients treated at Valley Medical Center & Clinics are under age 65? Stroke can happen to anyone, and recognizing the warning signs could mean the difference between a full recovery and a lifelong disability.

In the latest episode of the We Are Valley podcast, Stroke Medical Director Dr. Michael Previti shares what everyone should know about stroke, from the sudden symptoms you should never ignore to the surprisingly simple ways you can lower your risk.

You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how Valley's stroke team springs into action when every second counts. Listen now—what you learn could save a life.

Gold Seal of Approval:
Valley's Stroke Center recently received The Gold Seal of Approval® as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center from Joint Commission. A program earns certification by demonstrating during an onsite review that it follows practices to deliver safe, effective care, aligned with Joint Commission's advanced, specialty-specific standards.

A Helping Hand for Your Hands

A short video with Valley's Hand Therapy team.

Do you have pain, stiffness, numbness, swelling, or other issues that are affecting the use of your hands and arms? Are you experiencing decreasing ability to use your hands for your work or self care?

The Certified Hand Therapists at Valley's Outpatient Therapy Services can be a great resource for you. Read how the CHTs help your hands.

Enhancing Everyday Life: Adaptive Tools for Independent Living
One of the ways occupational therapists assist patients is by helping them to learn to use adaptive devices to help with everyday activities, so they can live as independently as possible. Paul Levin, CHT, OTR/L, showcases a variety of common adaptive devices in this video.

A Q&A about RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, often affecting small joints like your hands, wrists, and feet. Learn more about this disease and how the rheumatologists at Valley help RA patients.

What to Expect at Your DEXA Scan

A DEXA scan, also called a bone density scan, is an imaging test that measures how strong your bones are by looking at certain bones in your body. It is an important tool, especially as you age, that helps check your risk of osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones, making them more likely to break. Find out what the scan entails and who should have one.

Stronger Bones, A Healthier Brain: Train for the Life You Want to Live

Picture yourself ten years from now. What do you want to keep doing? Walking on the beach? Getting down on the floor to play with your grandchildren--and getting back up? These moments depend on abilities we often take for granted: strength, balance, and a healthy brain. The way you move today can help protect those abilities for the future.

Find out how strength training supports your bones and your brain.

PRP Treatment Helps Get You Back in Action

If you've ever had a stubborn twisted ankle, or a history with chronic issues like arthritis or tennis elbow, platelet-rich plasma injections could benefit you! Learn more about this innovative therapy treatment at Valley's Sports Medicine Clinic.

Ali Sultan-Qurraie, MD, Publishes Valley's 1st Stroke Research Study

Congratulations to Ali Sultan-Qurraie, MD, and Valley’s Clinical Research team on their participation in the THUNDER clinical trial evaluating Penumbra’s Thunderbolt™ technology for treating acute ischemic stroke.

Valley enrolled seven patients in the study—our first stroke research study—which evaluated a computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy system designed to remove blood clots and restore blood flow to the brain. The multicenter study included 216 patients at 29 U.S. centers and was successful in 87.5% of cases. The research helped support FDA clearance of Thunderbolt in June, allowing the technology to be used in acute ischemic stroke care. Read more about the THUNDER study results.