What Is Cardiac Amyloidosis? Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, together with the American Heart Association (AHA), is advancing care for two serious and often underdiagnosed heart conditions: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Cardiac Amyloidosis. For Alaskans living with these conditions, or...

At Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, we’ve long believed that high-quality cardiac care shouldn’t require a hospital stay or a trip out of state. That belief is at the heart of our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), which has been operating...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 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...

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....

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...

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...

AHVI CEO and 2016 Go Red for Women Chair Keli Hite McGee joined the KTUU Morning Edition during Heart Month alongside survivor Jamiee Higgins to discuss the importance of heart health in women. ...