Retired church administrator Ron Smith has many things that make his heart quiver: photography, woodworking, his wife of 55 years, and his four kids, ...
When Dr. Raymond Tricker says heart valve surgery was the most frightening thing he’d faced in his life, he means a level of anxiety most of us can’t ...
Terry Charvet’s path from his life as a farmer in Washington’s Yakima Valley to Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular took many years, but today he’s ...
Miriam Salvador has always had a big heart for her heritage and culture. A resident of the Acoma Reservation in northwestern New Mexico, Miriam spends ...
A malfunctioning electrical system can spell disaster in a car, and in your heart. When Johnny Unser, from the Unser auto racing family, needed ...
The majority of Aortic valve replacements for patients referred to Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular are performed with either percutaneous (TAVR) ...
After a bout of shingles and neuropathy Virginia began experiencing pain and numbness in her legs. Her right leg and foot was also cold all the time. ...
After 33 years as a police officer Jim Hupe has retired and now enjoys sailing around the Caribbean and building a house in Guatemala. Thanks to a ...
September 27, 2017—Portland, Ore.— Adventist Health’s Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular in Portland, Ore. is one of the first institutions in the ...
LOCAL CARDIOLOGISTS, EUGENE SPEAR AND KRYSTAL SAMUEL, WILL BE EMPLOYED THROUGH ADVENTIST HEALTH TO PROVIDE CARDIAC SERVICES TO MCMINNVILLE AND THE ...
Dr. Fawaz Alhumaid, a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology at Adventist Health’s Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular, joined AM Northwest to ...
It’s American Heart Month when you should give your heart a little bit of love. That’s because it can take months to get your heart back into shape ...
The heart is an extremely complex organ. It serves as the engine room for your arteries and veins, circulating blood and oxygen throughout the body, ...
About a year ago, our family set out to make some heart-healthy diet changes. Based on diet changes recommended by Dr. Anabel Facemire, a cardiologist ...
A quick holiday hello as I race from one food-centric holiday to the next. I would be tempted to say this is a tough time to eat healthy. But let’s be ...
This is the first part in a series of guest posts by Laurel Rogers. Laurel is chronicling her family’s quest to eat a more heart-healthy diet. Can an ...
Peripheral vascular disease, also known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD) , is a blockage in the arteries connected to your legs and feet. This ...
Smoking is a risk factor for many health problems, including the oft-mentioned lung cancer, and your heart is not immune. In fact, smoking has an ...
It’s one thing to call each February “Heart Month” and spend a little more time thinking about your heart and your risks for heart disease. It’s ...
As special and important as your heart is, it’s still a muscle. And like most muscles, you can exercise it and make it stronger and more fit. Even ...
It’s 2 a.m. and, once again, you find yourself awake, staring at a dark ceiling and wondering how you’re possibly going to face the day ahead if you ...
Add together 0, 5, 7, 10, 30 and 1. The answer isn’t just 53—it’s a healthier heart. February is National Heart Month, and Adventist Health is holding ...
Valentines. Candles. Home-cooked pasta. Stick to your heart healthy resolutions while enjoying some comfort food this weekend or anytime. (bonus: ...
Although we refer to being “heartbroken” from a distressing event, we often forget or ignore the very real connection between our hearts and minds. ...
February is here—a time of heart-themed celebrations. And heart health is something you should drink to—literally! But what you drink and how much ...
Judging by our charitable giving, Americans have huge hearts. Judging by our waistlines, many of us—more than two-thirds, according to the National ...
You won’t have to choose between a heart full of love and a heart full of health this February. That’s because Walla Walla General Hospital has teamed ...
Your employer may suggest them. Your doctor may order them. And your heart may be speaking through them. So…what are they exactly? The Number Game ...
Your annual physical or other health screening may have given you some important information about your overall health. These numbers, called ...
Walla Walla General Hospital/Adventist Health has been recognized by national leading quality rating organizations for exceeding the criteria and ...
The LivingWell Podcast this week features Pearce Beissinger , a physician assistant with Surgical Associates at Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular. ...
In the field of electronics, several terms come to mind, such as amperes, capacitors, currents, diodes and ohms. However, for cardiac surgeons, a ...
The following is an excerpt from a post by Bob Lowry on his A Satisfying Journey blog . Bob experienced heart issues while in Portland and was cared ...
The Society of Chest Pain Centers has reaffirmed Walla Walla General Hospital as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, one of only eight hospitals in ...
Linda first noticed symptoms but thought that it was just acid reflux. Eventually after a stress test, prescribed by her doctor, Linda discovered that ...
Walla Walla General Hospital’s “HeartWork” children’s coloring contest, which encourages youth to express their unique views on heart health in ...
Valentines Day is almost here and Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular wants to help you show your valentine that you care about their heart. We’ve ...
Walla Walla is a small community but one that is fortunate to have healthcare specialties that are often only found in larger cities. As one woman ...
The latest issue of Health for Life from Adventist Health is now arriving in homes. This issue features an article on heart attacks and how women ...
With Heart Month coming up, Dr. Katherine Strelich and Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular are working hard to get the word out about heart health. ...
Walla Walla General Hospital is delighted to welcome Anabel Facemire, MD, FACC, to our expert cardiology team. Dr. Facemire’s clinical interests are ...
It takes a team to ensure that our patients have the best care possible. Each day our team, including surgeons, PAs, nurses and physical therapists, ...
Walla Walla General Hospital has received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Referring Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality ...
Portland, OR, October 20, 2014 – Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG ...
Sam Mason didn’t think he was having a heart attack. The 64 year-old Manzanita resident thought that he was experiencing arrhythmia. “My heart was ...
Once again this year Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular was pleased to support the Greater Portland Go Red for Women Luncheon from the American ...
Paul Welch MD, Brett LaFleur MD and Gregory Opdahl MD at the Huckleberry Health Fair in Tillamook, OR .
The online vascular disease assessment offered by Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular is proving to be a valuable tool for the Northwest. Since ...
Sunday, Feb. 23, 1 to 3 p.m. Adventist Medical Center Amphitheater, 10123 SE Market St., Portland This event will feature award-winning chef Kirk ...
Information sessions: Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., Adventist Medical Center, Education Center A Have you ever wanted to get ...
Thursday, November 21: A Day to Start to Stop Smoking—For you, a friend or a family member—This is the day. Each year, the American Cancer Society ...
On Thursday, October 10, Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular sponsored the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon. This year we put ...
Elva has lived in Tillamook for 30 years and has become an integral part of the small community. After a nuclear stress test showed that she needed to ...
You don’t see a lot of people celebrating their 80th birthday with a skydive, but that’s just what one of our patients did. Joan came to Northwest ...
Ed survived a heart attack thanks to quick CPR from his daughter and thought he was making a full recovery. However, 15 months after his heart attack ...
While few of us will ever be Olympians, we can all become champions. This fun evening will feature the award-winning film Age of Champions followed by ...
The American Heart Association and Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular teamed up again this year to recognize individuals who have made positive ...
We’d like to thank our fantastic team of walkers that came out to the Heart and Stroke Walk this weekend. As you can see from the photo above, we had ...
Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular was proud to once again sponsor the Lifestyle Change Award at the Portland Heart and Stroke Walk. Our team was ...
Pat Annabel receives emergency cardiac care close to home in Walla Walla Pat Annabel has no obvious risk factors for heart disease, and like most of ...
Carlene Moreland is retired and has lived in the Walla Walla area most of her life. Last year Carlene Moreland, 65, went to see her physician, ...
We’ve all heard of the term “heartbreaking,” and that sentiment pretty much surmises the current heart disease statistics of America. Heart disease is ...
The Heart Age Assessment from Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular is a tool that allows users to compare how their heart age may differ from their ...
Contractor John Hanson was working on a kitchen remodel when a serious heart attack had him flat on the floor. A quick call to 911—and he was being ...
Drew chose Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular because of Dr. Molloy, the staff and the state-of-the-art da Vinci robotic surgery system. Thanks to ...
Dr. Mark Hart discovered that officer Tom Rhodes had a heart murmur that would require mitral valve repair. Fortunately Northwest Regional Heart and ...
Through the continuum of care between Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular in Walla Walla, WA and in Portland OR Charlene was able to receive the ...
The Heart to Home Program is designed to ensure that patients receive the follow up care that they need after leaving Northwest Regional Heart and ...
After looking across the country for treatment for his atrial fibrillation, Gary found help in Portland, right in his backyard. Dr. Thomas Molloy and ...
Adventist Medical Center (AMC) is the recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™, indicating that its patient safety ratings ...
Lewis chose Dr. Thomas Molloy and Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular because they took the time to listen to him, discuss his concerns and advise ...
The Society of Chest Pain Centers has granted the designation of Accredited Chest Pain Center to Walla Walla General Hospital, making it the eighth ...
Without warning, Wesley’s heart stopped while he was at work. By calling 9-1-1 immediately his coworkers quickly got him the help he needed. It was ...
When Barbara Wells had trouble breathing she came to Adventist Medical Center. Her doctors quickly determined that the problem was with her heart. ...
Heart attack signs can be different for women than for men. Dr. Doug Dawley, on Greater Portland Today discussing the signs and symptoms of a heart ...
Adventist Medical Center (AMC) is in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for consistently beating national guidelines in several important measures ...
Sorry Portland, but while a fluttering heart could mean you’ve found your soulmate at long last, it might be a warning sign for a serious heart ...