Keeping hearts healthy By Nicole Williams, COO A few years ago, the CMH-OHSU Health Cardiology Clinic had just two providers. In 2024, the clinic will grow from our four current providers to six, welcoming two new cardiologists: Tyler Schulz, DO, and Kevin Wei, MD. In the years since Diana Rinkevich, MD, helped start the clinic in 2010, the clinic has grown immensely. Our providers diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of heart and vascular conditions. Last year, the clinic surpassed 10,000 patient encounters in one year, including nurse visits, EKGs, and cardiac imaging and monitoring. When patients need more specialized care, our relationship with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland allows for a seamless transition of care between the two hospitals. Each month, we have Khidir Dalouk, MBBS, visit from OHSU to complete specialized procedures that can be done in Astoria. Many of our patients undergo heart surgeries at OHSU and receive follow-up care and cardiac rehabilitation here at Columbia Memorial Hospital. As the leading provider of cardiovascular care in the region, expanding with additional providers means we can get patients in more quickly and help more patients with heart conditions. Our mission statement reads, “We help people live their healthiest lives,” and this growth in our Cardiology Clinic will help us do more of that. See Astoria from new heights with the Great Columbia Crossing Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk or run the span of the AstoriaMegler Bridge? This is your chance! The CMH-OHSU Health Cardiology Clinic has proudly sponsored the Great Columbia Crossing 10K Run/Walk for more than 12 years. The race takes place Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. This annual event gives 3,500 participants access to cross the Astoria-Megler Bridge, which is North America’s longest continuous truss bridge. It is family-friendly and open to runners and walkers of all skill levels. 2024 marks the 42nd year of the race. We are thrilled to support the race once again, and we hope it’s an opportunity for our community to get their hearts pumping. See you on the bridge Oct. 13! SIGN UP ONLINE Register for the race at greatcolumbiacrossing.com. The cost is $50 through Oct. 9. Hurry — the race almost always sells out! 2 HEALTH COMPASS LATE SUMMER 2024
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