Valley Medical

03/31/2025

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is observed annually on March 29th to celebrate and support small, family-owned businesses and their many contributions to local communities. Thank you for recognizing us UCB! 🧡

03/27/2025

Q: Why give those weightloss shots? (Its not for a beach body) 👙
A: Obesity is THE greatest risk factor for all disease

Q: Are they covered by insurance? 💰
A: Some insurance plans do cover weightloss injections if your BMI is greater than 30 or BMI of 27 with risk factors. Most require a prior authorization (PA) that your provider will have to do and require a history and may require blood work. Other plans deny these medications due to cost or medical necessity. (We do PAs for our primary care patients)

Q: What about Ozempic or Mounjaro?
A: These are indicated for Type 2 Diabetes and require that your A1C is greater than 6.5.

Q: Is Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) the same?
A: Wegovy is considered a glp-1 and Zepbound is GLP-1 plus GIP
(Discuss more with your provider)

Q: How much are the injections in your office?
A: We offer self pay in office to those who insurance denies (weekly, monthly, or vials)
Free consults, shots start at $35 in office, and can be less per vial 🧪

More:

➡️Obesity was tied with 16 common health concerns in a longitudinal cohort study, with the magnitude of risk correlating with the level of obesity.

➡️Based on the electronic health records of 270,657 participants from the All of Us research program, class III obesity, or a body mass index (BMI) ≥40, had significant associations with the following conditions over a median 3-year follow-up:

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Type 2 diabetes
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Gout
Heart failure (HF)
Hypertension
Biliary calculus
Atrial fibrillation
Chronic kidney disease:
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Hyperlipidemia/dyslipidemia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Asthma
Osteoarthritis
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

*To read more click link in the comments

03/27/2025

Please help us to wish a BIG Happy Birthday to our lovely Ms. Pansy!! She’s 98 years young!!
🧡🧡🧡 👏🎉🎈🎊

03/24/2025

This week only!!
T-shot is BOGO 1/2 off! 🫠
*Tirzepatide injections only

03/21/2025

Congrats Lindsey on your 2 year Anniversary with Valley Medical! We are so thankful for you! 🧡🧡

03/20/2025

Happy ONE year Anniversary to these outstanding Valley Girls! They have successfully navigated the challenges and we are extremely grateful for their dedication. Way to go LeAnn and Kaylee! Enjoy that bonus! 🧡

03/17/2025

☘️Happy St. Patty’s Day!! ☘️

Purchase any Self-Pay service (includes Weight Loss, peptides, Hormone Replacement) and win a Scratch-Off Card! Each card has the possibility of winning prizes such as free Weight Loss Injections, $$ off your next visit, MegaBurn, an entire Weight Loss vial, Gift Cards, and more!
One Scratch-Off card for each self-pay service purchased.
Redeemable at any office! 🍀

03/11/2025

Progesterone & the Brain: More Than a Reproductive Hormone

For years, we’ve been told that progesterone is just about reproduction—but the latest research tells a different story. Progesterone is a powerful neurosteroid that impacts multiple neurotransmitter systems in the brain, influencing mood, anxiety, cognitive function, and neuronal excitability.

💡 Here’s what you need to know:

🧠 GABA – The Calm Keeper
Progesterone and its metabolite allopregnanolone enhance GABA-A receptor activity, increasing relaxation and reducing anxiety. This explains why some women feel calmer during certain phases of their cycle and why progesterone therapy may benefit mood disorders in menopause. (Finocchi & Ferrari, 2011; Guennoun et al., 2015)

⚡ Glutamate – The Brain’s Gas Pedal
While estradiol increases glutamate (excitatory neurotransmitter) activity, progesterone helps counterbalance this excitability, which may protect against mood swings, anxiety, and neuroinflammation. (Kapur & Joshi, 2021)

🔥 Noradrenaline – Stress & Mood Regulation
Progesterone reduces noradrenaline levels in the brain, which may explain why hormonal fluctuations impact mood stability. Some researchers even suggest this is one mechanism by which oral contraceptives influence brain chemistry. (Chaudhuri et al., 1992)

🔗 Acetylcholine – Memory & Cognition
Progesterone modulates acetylcholine signaling, which is critical for memory and learning. This may be why some women report brain fog in perimenopause when progesterone levels drop. (Baulieu & Schumacher, 2000)

🔬 What This Means for Menopause
As a menopause specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how hormonal shifts affect mental health. Many women experience increased anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes—yet traditional medicine often overlooks progesterone’s critical role in brain function. Personally, progesterone is magical for my sleep.

📢 We need more education, research, and clinical awareness of how progesterone influences the nervous system.

Let’s change the conversation on menopause & brain health! 💪

~Dr. Mary Claire
*pictured below: Phoebe the Pug

03/09/2025

On International Women’s Day, let’s talk about One of the most overlooked hormones? TESTOSTERONE

Women naturally produce three times more testosterone than estrogen, yet it's rarely included in conversations about hormone therapy.

Research shows testosterone plays a key role in:

🧠 Cognitive function - supporting memory, focus, and mental clarity
💪 Muscle mass & strength - reducing frailty and preserving mobility
🔥 Metabolism & body composition - helping with fat distribution and energy balance
❤️ Cardiovascular health - influencing blood vessel function and reducing risk factors for heart disease
💡 Libido & sexual function - improving desire, arousal, and pleasure

Despite this, research on testosterone in women is decades behind. The majority of studies focus on men, leaving huge gaps in our understanding of how testosterone therapy could benefit women beyond sexual health.

We need more research, better education, and improved access so women can make informed decisions about their health-not just for menopause, but for long-term strength, vitality, and disease prevention.

Women deserve the full picture. It's time medicine catches up.
😘Dr. Mary Claire

Get your levels checked ✅ and don’t trust just anyone with replacement.
**Certified by American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and 9 years of experience in Hormone Replacement.
*pic featuring provider Sandra Bond & manager Sarah, in Los Angeles, CA at a Hormone Symposium

02/28/2025

We’ve received such wonderful feedback already! For those who haven’t had the opportunity to meet him…Please give a warm Valley “Welcome” to James!

James Hose Jr. is a dedicated and NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with over 11 years of diverse clinical experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, Pain Management, and Physical and Regenerative Medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bowling Green State University and further advanced his education with a Master's of Health Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from South College.

With a strong focus on injection therapy, regenerative medicine, hormone replacement therapy, men's health, and weight loss, James is passionate about empowering his patients to achieve optimal health and wellness. His approach combines clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to patient care, ensuring that each individual receives tailored treatment that meets their unique needs.

Outside of his professional life, James cherishes spending quality time with his wife and family. James's dedication to both his patients and family exemplifies his belief in the importance of health, happiness, and balance in life.

James is accepting new patients at this time! Call Jacksboro 423-352-6090, Clinton 865-269-4260 or Blaine 865-465-3310

02/27/2025

02/24/2025

New things coming soon!

02/21/2025

Spots are almost full, but you are still welcome to come and talk to Morgan! We can order your mammogram at any of the hospitals or facilities!

02/14/2025

Our annual Valleytines with the BEST! Missing some, but sending love and appreciation to ALL on this very special Valentine's Day! Thank you for your tireless dedication to serving our patients! 💅

02/14/2025

It’s HERE!!! Today! 8-12 in all locations and 8-5pm in Blaine! Happy Valentines Day!
*while supplies last

02/09/2025

Presale starts this week! 💕
Pickup Friday on Valentines Day 8-12!!
We will be early out for our Valentines Treat to our employees! 🩷

Jacksboro 423-352-6090
Knoxville 865-474-9533
Clinton 865-269-4260
Blaine 865-465-3310

02/07/2025

Preorder now!

$150 OFF all vials!!

423-352-6090 M-T 7-5pm Friday 7-12 on Valentines!

01/31/2025

Talk about COMPREHENSIVE CARE!