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It’s that time of year again when food becomes the main event at family gatherings. Here are some ways to make your holiday meals healthier without sacrificing the tastes and traditions your family has come to know and love: http://spklr.io/6181c67D

We've moved! For the latest updates from Desert Springs Hospital, along with other facilities inside the Valley Health System be sure to follow and like the new The Valley Health System page: https://bit.ly/3ml5vdy.

'Tis the season to help others! Our Valley Health System Education Training Center held its second annual food drive and collected six large boxes to donate to ThreeSquare. The team also made 10 Hygiene/ Gift bags with each educator writing a special card of encouragement for Shade Tree residents. Thank you to to our Training Center for helping to make this year's holiday season a little more merry and bright!

Do you run to Dr. Google every time you have the slightest ache, pain or other symptoms so you can try to figure out what’s wrong? If so, you’re not alone. Many people search online to find out what may be ailing them when they’re not feeling their best. In fact, Google receives more than 1 billion health-related questions per day!

Although you may gain some valuable information about your health when searching online, some people are better off avoiding this practice and leaving diagnosis to a health professional. There are a number of reasons why it’s not a great idea to rely on Dr. Google every time you don’t feel quite right: https://bit.ly/32m2jYB.

With all the stress surrounding the holidays and shorter hours of daylight, there's a common form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) that can affect many people. Learn more about this condition and how you can combat those seasonal blues: https://bit.ly/3Jm5D6I.

Many New Year's resolutions are centered around exercising more to lose weight. While you start the year with good intentions, we often tend to lose our focus in a short period of time. Here are nine ways to help you stay on track and reach your goals: https://bit.ly/3pyxAAl.

Doesn't a warm cup of hot chocolate sound perfect with all of those holiday cookies? This recipe is low fat, low in calories and extremely delicious! Enjoy!
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While the countdown to Christmas is winding down, the same could be said for the move to our new page: https://bit.ly/3ml5vdy. As a friendly reminder, we’ll be officially moving on Monday, January 3. We’re excited to spotlight our incredible staff, innovative programs offered at our facilities, patient testimonials, and much more.

Make sure to follow and like our new page and invite all of your friends! We look forward to seeing everyone on the new Valley Health System page in 2022!

As fall turns into winter, the chance of catching a contagious respiratory illness tends to increase. With a global pandemic still at play and a flu season that’s expected to be worse than usual, you may have questions about how to protect yourself and what to do if you’re sick. Here are a few answers to some common questions people have about these viruses: https://bit.ly/3lGaK7e.

As the 2021 holiday season approaches, you’re likely excited to return to some of the holiday traditions you enjoyed before the COVID-19 pandemic put everything on hold in 2020. Whether you’re traveling, hosting get-togethers or enjoying holiday outings and events, there are still steps you should take to keep yourself and your family safer.

Here are some tips to stay safer while enjoying the holidays this year: https://bit.ly/3pRY6n8.

Concerns about Omicron center around the many mutations the variant contains compared to previous strains. Since it’s still so new, it will be weeks before scientists know more about how the variant behaves. Here are a few things you can do to avoid getting infected with Omicron or other variants of COVID-19 during the holiday season filled with socializing, events and travel: https://bit.ly/3yb1nSc.

We have some exciting news as we prepare to enter 2022; we’ll be moving to a brand-new page! Starting on Monday, January 3, you’ll be able to engage with the same great content including community outreach events, patient testimonials, highlights of our different programs and employee spotlights.

You can find our new page at https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyHealthSystem. Make sure to like and follow our page and invite your friends!

Holidays and social gatherings can each be stressful. Put them together and the friction can be quite intense. But there’s no reason to let get-togethers get the best of you. Here are some tips for keeping your cool so things don’t heat up—inside OR outside the kitchen: https://bit.ly/303z3oj.

If you can, give the gift of life this holiday season! Spring Valley Hospital is hosting a bloodmobile drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7. Please take a moment to sign up, or choose a time and location that works for you: https://bit.ly/HolidayBloodDrives.

Younger children are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about the vaccine, safety and efficiency when deciding to vaccine your child: https://bit.ly/3lpSyil.

If your Thanksgiving is anything like ours, we know there will be a plethora of delicious desserts on the table. A healthier option is this Southern sweet potato pie made with less sugar and eggs than traditional sweet potato pie. It's light, easy, creamy and delicious: https://bit.ly/3DLCpe1.

The Valley Health System is proud to be a sponsor of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation’s Spin 4 Vegas fundraiser! Burn off some of those pesky holiday calories by registering for the December 3 indoor bike ride taking place at four locations. For more information, please visit
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Taking care of a loved one is a noble cause, but it can also be very stressful. In fact, caregiving can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health if you don’t do one very important thing. You need to take care of yourself!

Not only is self-care important when it comes to maintaining your mental health, but it’s also important for your physical health. And if you need another reason to not feel guilty about taking some time to focus on yourself, consider this—taking care of yourself helps make you a better caregiver. So the person you are taking care of will benefit as well.

Here are 5 self-care tips for caregivers: https://bit.ly/DesertSpringsCaregivers.

Did you know that nearly 9 out of 10 lung cancer cases are caused by smoking ci******es, according to the CDC? and the is a great time to raise awareness for the causes and prevention of lung cancer. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/DesertSprings_LungCancer.

Donna and Sherise, from our Outreach team, along with a few special friends, were proud to represent Desert Springs Hospital during the 4th annual Construction vs Cancer event. This unique event gives families across the Valley the chance to come together in support of childhood cancer patients in Nevada and nationwide while allowing Junior Operator attendees an exclusive opportunity to get in the driver’s seat and operate heavy machinery, including backhoes, diggers, and excavators.

Kids also had the opportunity to climb the popular Scaffolding Lookout Tower, dig in the Giant Sandbox, watch live local entertainment on the Main Stage and help construct a cure for cancer by lending a hand at the memorable Wall of Hope art project.

All funds raised support the American Cancer Society and our mission to save and celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

If you don’t want to battle with an entire turkey, making a turkey breast is an easy alternative. Plus, a turkey breast is all white meat, a healthier option than higher-fat dark meat: https://bit.ly/DesertSprings_HealthyTurkey.

We all grow older, but our skin doesn’t have to show it! Lifestyle habits and environment are two things that may cause your skin to age prematurely. Following these tips can keep our skin looking younger and you feeling better: https://bit.ly/DesertSprings_HealthySkin.