
February 26, 2026
AHVI Celebrates Go Red for Women at the 2026 Anchorage Luncheon
On Friday, February 13, AHVI joined the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women community at the 2026 Anchorage Luncheon, held at the Dena’ina Convention Center. Go Red for Women continues to raise critical awareness of the cardiovascular care gaps...

December 22, 2025
A Heartfelt Farewell: Dr. John Finley Reflects on 50 Years of Cardiology in Alaska
After five decades of dedicated service to Alaska’s heart health, John C. Finley, MD, FACC, FASE, shares his reflections as he begins a well-earned retirement. I came to the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage in 1975 as an internal...

December 16, 2025
A Heart for Alaska: Celebrating Dr. Mario Binder’s Retirement from AHVI
After decades of dedication to cardiac care in Alaska, Dr. Mario Binder is retiring from Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute. His journey from Czechoslovakia to the Last Frontier is a testament to adventure, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to his...

September 30, 2025
AHVI’s April Park to Champion Women’s Heart Health as 2026 Go Red for Women Chair
We’re thrilled to share exciting news from Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute: Our Chief Operating Officer, April Park, MBA, SHRM-SCP, has been named the community volunteer chairperson for the 2026 Anchorage Go Red for Women movement by the American Heart...

July 3, 2025
Linda Ireland, DO, honored as an Achievement in Business Leadership award recipient!
We are thrilled to announce that Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute’s own Dr. Linda Ireland has been honored as one of 24 business leaders receiving the prestigious Achievement in Business Leadership award! Dr. Ireland was recognized for her outstanding leadership,...

October 7, 2024
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our AHVI Team at the 2024 Heart Run!
We’re proud to be long-time sponsors of the Alaska Heart Run and even prouder of our incredible AHVI team, who came out to support heart health and wellness in our community. With 154 participants, AHVI raised an impressive $21,718.00, placing...

October 3, 2024
AHVI at the 2024 Alaska School Safety & Well-Being Summit: Addressing the Harms of Smoking, Vaping, and Tobacco Use Among Youth
Last week, AHVI participated in the 2024 Alaska School Safety & Well-Being Summit, an annual event that brings together educators, staff, and decision-makers across Alaska to address critical issues impacting student safety and well-being. AHVI’s commitment to cardiovascular health extends...

September 10, 2024
Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Delivering Cardiovascular Care
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...

May 24, 2024
Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute Attends Gold Nugget Triathlon
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...

February 9, 2024
Alaska Heart at the Annual Ski for Women
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....
