At Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute (AHVI), our mission has always been to provide the highest level of care to Alaskans. We are excited to announce a significant expansion in our services with the opening of our brand-new Interventional Cardiology...

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary of providing cardiovascular care to the people and communities of Alaska, we are incredibly grateful for the patients and communities we’ve served and for the dedicated team that makes it all possible. The pictures...

AHVI mourns the loss of Dr. George Samuel Rhyneer, who died peacefully at his home on June 29, 2024. Dr. Rhyneer’s contributions to the medical field and his unwavering dedication to patient care have left an indelible mark on our...

Introducing the New Patient Portal We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Patient Portal! Our goal is to streamline your experience by providing a user-friendly and secure platform for managing your healthcare needs. Here’s what you can...

AHVI was proud to sponsor and have some of our amazing team participate in last weekend’s Gold Nugget Triathlon. Congrats to all the fearless girls and women who competed in this annual event! Visit https://goldnuggettriathlon.com/ to view additional photos and...

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Pierson to our team of cardiologists!  We are pleased to welcome Lee Pierson, M.D., to our team of cardiologists. Prior to joining us at AHVI, Dr. Pierson completed his Bachelor of Science and Master...

Last Friday, AHVI celebrated 20 years of impactful change with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative! Go Red for Women has raised awareness about and continues to address the clinical care gaps in cardiovascular disease among women....

AHVI Chief Revenue Officer Gloria Jueneman, FACMPE has achieved Fellowship in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. This prestigious designation demonstrates mastery and expertise in medical practice management. To attain Fellowship, Jueneman first earned the Certified Medical Practice Executive...

Sunny Sunday, February 4th, saw the 28th annual Alaska Ski for Women! The Alaska Ski for Women is North America’s largest women’s cross-country ski event, with close to 1,000 Alaska women coming together to celebrate skiing in beautiful Kincaid Park....

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute (AHVI) is thrilled to announce the latest addition to our esteemed team of physicians, Jasleen Tiwana, MD. As a highly skilled interventional cardiologist, Dr. Tiwana brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to our...

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jeffrey Dixson and Dr. Moyukh Ghosh to our team of cardiologists!  Dr.Dixson earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from Duke University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He is Board Certified in...

Urgent care is essential for survival and recovery. The average person does not seek medical care until about three hours after they experience the first heart attack symptoms—but, tragically, about half of heart attack deaths occur in the first 3...

We are proud to share that AHVI CEO Bob Craig and Linda Ireland, DO, FACC, represented AHVI and Alaska at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Legislative Conference in DC this week! This annual conference offers cardiovascular clinicians and care...

August was a fun and busy month for AHVI community participation. Keep reading to learn about our participation in fun, local events we have sponsored annually and love to support!  Dave Thorsness Rowing Challenge Row AHVI! On August 14, AHVI...

Last week, AHVI headed to sunny Talkeetna to participate in the American Lung Association’s Clean Air Challenge. The Clean Air Challenge is a community-based fundraiser powered by cyclist volunteers taking on a variety of different courses. Thank you so much...

Congratulations to Lisa Gray, DO, FACC, for earning the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ Class of 2022 Preceptor of the Year award! Dr. Gray’s award distinguishes her as the students’ nominee for the Anchorage/Mat-Su region. In commenting on her...

Kambe Padgett suffered from heart disease even before she knew she had it. “I was in the fight without realizing it,” she said. Growing up in a small town near Seward, Kambe was always sick. Her mom and dad took...

We’re extremely pleased to join the national cardiology community in applauding Dr. Mark Willcox, electrophysiologist at AHVI, for his ground-breaking study into the effectiveness of top heart monitors. As a result of his research, Dr. Willcox found that human technicians...

In recognition of outstanding service on behalf of the Heart Rhythm Society, Ms. Racenet, MSN, FNP, FHRS, CEPS, CCDS, was honored for her professional leadership and dedication to furthering the field of clinical cardiac Electrophysiology (EP). As a cornerstone of...

Today, more than one million Americans serve in the National Guard and Reserve, representing over half our nation’s military. These brave men and women have committed their lives to the service of their country’s national defense—yet, many struggle to find...