Diabetes and Your Heart
Diabetes and heart disease are more connected than you might think. A person with diabetes is twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to someone who doesn't. That's because high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves around your heart.
READ MOREThe Heart of the Matter: Prioritizing Cardiovascular Health
Cardiologist Michael Gardner, MD, works with patients across the range of heart disease in the communities of Tillamook, Portland and the Columbia Gorge. Dr. Gardner chose this field because heart disease is very common, but treatments are rapidly improving. He believes he can help people live longer, healthier lives through prevention and treatment.
READ MOREArt for the Heart Exhibition: A Fusion of Art and Heart Health Awareness
The exhibition, opening on Sunday, February 4, will highlight an impressive array of mediums, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, photography, clay, woodburning, felting and digital art. It is a testament to the diverse talents of our local artists and their dedication to supporting heart health awareness.
READ MORESaved by a Stranger: Mystery bystander saves a life with CPR
It’s a crisp Monday morning in Gresham, Oregon, and the sun has yet to crest the horizon. James Munson, 42, heads out the door, hops on his bike and starts his daily 7-mile ride to work. Along the Springwater Corridor Trail he rides, flanked by damp ferns, quiet woods, sleepy creatures, and the stillness of dawn.
READ MORELeaky Heart Valve Takes Road Cyclist Down a New Course
An avid cyclist, Peter Tuenge was surprised to find out he had a heart valve condition that needed surgery. The grit and determination he honed on his bike drove him to find Dr. Thomas Molloy, who offered him a robotic surgery repair that meant a shorter recovery.
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