The Alaska Heart Beat Blog & News

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November 11, 2024

Announcing a New Interventional Cardiology Clinic at Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute!

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...
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October 8, 2024

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute Welcomes Dr. Josiah Brown, Interventional & Structural Cardiologist

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Josiah Brown to the Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute team. Dr. Brown brings a wealth of expertise in interventional and structural cardiology, specializing in advanced procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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July 22, 2024

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. George Samuel Rhyneer

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...
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June 10, 2024

AHVI Introduces New Patient Portal

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...
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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...
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February 21, 2024

AHVI WELCOMES DR. PIERSON

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...
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February 20, 2024

Celebrating 20 Years of Go Red for Women!

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....
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