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VVMC Earns Nuclear Medicine Accreditation
VVMC has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation innuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the AmericanCollege of Radiology (ACR). Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicalimaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material ingestedby the patient to diagnose and treat a variety of diseaseincluding many types of cancers heart disease and certain otherabnormalities within the body.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level ofimage quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilitiesmeeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after apeer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medicalphysicists who are experts in the field. Image quality personnelqualifications adequacy of facility equipment quality controlprocedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. Thefindings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation whichsubsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report theycan use for continuous practice improvement.
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The Power of Zone 2 Training: Unlocking Endurance, Metabolic Health, and Longevity
Zone 2 training has recently gained widespread attention. While endurance athletes have long known the value of Zone 2, also known as low intensity aerobic work, this approach is now resonating and being embraced by the general population and in the healthspan and longevity space, and for good reason
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Savoring Summer: A Dietitian’s Take on In-Season Produce in This Steak (or Protein of Your Choice), Peach, and Watercress Salad
Summer is the perfect season to let fresh, vibrant produce shine—and few dishes showcase seasonal fruit and vegetables better than a hearty, yet refreshing Protein, Peach and Watercress Salad.
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The Jet Lag Juggle: Tips For Arriving At New Time Zones Feeling Refreshed Instead Of Fatigued
That first breath of air in a new city — exotic and unfamiliar — feels exhilarating. But behind the excitement (yaaaawn) lurks jet lag. One minute, you’re wide awake and eager to explore; the next, you’re face-planting into your lunch because your body thinks it’s 3 a.m.