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Welcome Lucero Ramos, PA-S!
Introducing our 1st student resident for 2026: Lucero Ramos, a first year Physician Assistant student from Augsburg University in Minneapolis. Lucero shared a little more about herself for our community to get to know her better.
Feb 7th, 2026

Welcome Kai Thao, PA-S
Get to know Kai Tho, PA-S, Valley Medical's newest student on rotation this winter from Augsburg University!
Nov 19th, 2025
Ashley Lardy, PA-C

Welcome Valley Medical's Newest Provider, Ashley Lardy, PA-C
Valley Medical and Wellness was thrilled to welcome new provider Ashley Lardy, PA-C to the team in July. Ashley is returning to the area from Florida where she completed her training at Barry University in Miami Shores, FL last December. She’ll be working
Aug 14th, 2025
Lydia Bangert

Welcome Lydia Bangert, PA-S
This summer, we hosted Lydia Bangert, a Physician Assistant student at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Read the interview below to get to know her.
Aug 1st, 2025

Meet HR Generalist Cindy Tayag
Spotlight on our HR Generalist Cindy Tayag and the vital work she does for us here at Valley Medical and Wellness.
Feb 28th, 2025
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Dr. Svetlana Zaydman is a 2024 Minnesota Top Doctor
Minnesota Monthly magazine has named Valley Medical and Wellness co-founder Dr. Svetlana Zaydman as one of their Top Doctors of 2024. Dr. Zaydman received this accolade in the Pain Management category. This is Dr. Zaydman's second time being recognized for
Feb 5th, 2025
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Welcome Leah Johnson, PA-S
In January, 2025, Valley Medical and Wellness is hosting Leah Johnson, a Physician Assistant student at Augsburg University in Minneapolis. We caught up with Leah to learn a little more about her, and her interest in joining us here at Valley Medical for o
Feb 5th, 2025

Top 5 Wellness Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle
Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle can seem challenging, especially if you're dealing with chronic pain or other medical issues. Here are five wellness tips that anyone can adopt for a healthier lifestyle.
Feb 21st, 2024

How to Fight the Fentanyl Crisis
Illicit fentanyl use and overdoses are on the rise. Discover what we can do to combat the fentanyl crisis—and how Valley Medical can help.
Nov 13th, 2023

Valley Medical in the News
A major Rochester TV station and newspaper are covering the opening of Valley Medical's new Rochester clinic.
Aug 3rd, 2023

What to Do If You Have COVID Symptoms
If you have COVID symptoms or think you've been exposed to someone with COVID, what should you do? It's all about COVID testing, isolating, and taking care of yourself.
Dec 7th, 2022

Our Minneapolis Clinic is Moving!
VMW's Minneapolis clinic is moving! Our new location is 2847 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis, MN. The new clinic opens on December 19th.
Dec 5th, 2022

10 Tips for Returning to the Office After COVID
If you've been working remotely during the COVID crisis, returning to the office can be a major adjustment. Here are 10 tips to help you more easily transition back to in-person work.
Nov 22nd, 2022

COVID Testing for Travelers

Vacation and business travel can expose you to COVID, which is why COVID testing for travelers is important.
Nov 16th, 2022

COVID or the Flu? Testing Will Tell You
If you have cold-like symptoms, get a combined COVID and flu test at Valley Medical and Wellness so you can get the right treatment for what you have.
Nov 9th, 2022
Valley Medical and Wellness New Bemidji Location

New Bemidji Clinic Now Open!
Valley Medical and Wellness' new Bemidji location is now open! This new clinic focuses on MAT services for substance abuse.
Aug 1st, 2022

No More Need For Viewed Urine Drug Tests!
Looking for a solution to compliance issues with urine drug testing for your clients? VMW's Human ID helps reduce barriers to urine drug testing via a one-time cheek swab that creates a unique genetic profile for each client to match to their results!
Jun 28th, 2022

COVID-19+Flu Testing for Symptomatic Individuals
2021 Flu Season and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can make it difficult to know what is causing your symptoms. Valley Medical and Wellness is offering COVID-19+Flu testing for symptomatic individuals using their insurance.
Nov 19th, 2021

October Is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Through Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) and counseling, Valley Medical is committed to breaking the cycle of substance abuse by helping those struggling with chemical dependence and co-occurring mental health conditions overcome the effects of addiction.
Oct 14th, 2021

Recognizing National Addiction Treatment Week
National Addiction Treatment Week (October 19 - 25th) hopes to increase awareness of the gap in certified addiction medicine care and treatment and aims to shed light on the critical need for clinicians to enter the field of addiction medicine.
Oct 19th, 2020

September is Pain Awareness Month
Valley Medical and Wellness strives to improve the quality of life of those suffering from chronic pain through a comprehensive approach focusing on overall wellness along with progressive and knowledgeable medical treatments.
Sep 8th, 2020

Press Release: Covid-19 Testing
All patients tested at Valley Medical and Wellness since we first opened our Covid-19 testing centers have been able to receive their results within 1 day of testing.
Aug 27th, 2020

Valley Medical Featured in City Pages!
Valley Medical is proud to share the recent City Pages feature by Susan Du about our continued efforts to fight the opioid epidemic while also tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Check it out!
May 26th, 2020

Covid-19 Communication to Our Patients and Community
You have likely heard information in the news, at work, or in your community about the coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. Learn more about what Valley Medical and Wellness is doing to protect our patients and support our staff
Mar 13th, 2020

Opioids for Pain Relief: Weighing the Risks and Benefits
Pain is one of those things that we can’t wait to get rid of. No matter where the pain is coming from, it interferes with everything good in life, limits our activities, and makes us feel ill. Are opioids the best way to treat chronic pain?
Dec 29th, 2019

Common diseases that cause neck pain in adults: part 1
Having occasional neck pain, especially after doing strenuous physical activity, sitting for a long time, or waking up from a bad sleeping angle, isn’t unheard of and doesn’t usually raise an alarm. In fact, research has shown that neck pain is common...
Dec 11th, 2019

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