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Stroke Awareness Month
Seconds count during a stroke. Knowing the FAST acronym can help you identify symptoms and have the best chances of mitigating the effects of a stroke.
May is Stroke Awareness Month. 
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Vascular Health: Focus of May 3 Walk With a Doc
Why is vascular health so important? Find out at our upcoming Walk With a Doc.
The event, featuring vascular surgeon Jamil Matthews, MD, MS, RPVI, will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00am-10:00am at the Badger Hills Trailhead of Fort Ord National Monument (across from Toro Café on Highway 68). 
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Addressing Common Autoimmune Diseases
Difficult to diagnose and even harder to manage, autoimmune diseases arise when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. Rheumatologist Muneera Atcha, MD, specializes in identifying these conditions and uses a multidisciplinary approach to manage symptoms and support long-term health. Why do females have a higher tendency of developing autoimmune disease? Read the article featuring Dr. Atcha or listen to her podcast to find out. 
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Financial Planning for Special Needs Trusts
In addition to free fitness and well-being classes, Salinas Valley Health provides online seminars to support financial health. Join local attorney Steve Mudd on Thursday,
May 22 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, for a Zoom seminar on Financial Planning for Special Needs Trusts. Learn how these trusts help ensure the financial security of people living with a disability by protecting eligibility for public assistance benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. Email healthpromotion@SalinasValleyHealth.com or call 831-759-1890 to register.
 
Physician Highlight: Ryan Griggs, DO
Urologists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions from common problems like urinary incontinence, kidney stones and medical conditions involving male reproductive organs from sexual dysfunction to prostate and testicular issues, including cancer. Urologist Ryan Griggs, DO, specializes in these areas of concern and can help.
Learn More About Dr. Griggs
 
Season Opening of Salinas Valley Health Farmers’ Market
Mark your calendar for Friday, May 9 when the Farmers’ Market at
Salinas Valley Health re-opens for the season! Fresh fruits and vegetables, a rainbow of flowers, nuts, honey, delicious prepared food and more are available
11:30am to 4:30pm every Friday through November 7. Looking for new ideas for the dinner table? See our Farmers’ Market recipe gallery by clicking the link.
Farmers' Market Recipes
 
Wellness Resources
Simple changes can make a big difference in building a lasting foundation of wellness and balance. This month, we focus on living with diabetes, what to understand, and how to manage it better.
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Community Funding
Salinas Valley Health donates regularly to further community partnerships to
improve health and well-being in our region.
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Pathways to Wellness
From fitness classes, reducing stress or managing a chronic condition,
Salinas Valley Health can put you on your path to wellness.
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Nursing Report
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Community Report
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