HomeMy WebLinkAbout031826 - Expanding Cardiology Services at WhidbeyHealthALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them.
Launching Spring 2026
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=95bfc041-7a4f-4301-b797-1344b6aa22c6&a=1140102051251&c=8383d932-2bcc-11ee-9e8c-fa163eed61c9&ch=838e5fba-2bcc-11ee-9e8c-fa163eed61c9>
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-7yTKxl8DLoChyAuo84b_Uil88ER-oxo7PznhG630YC_3bNvyT_pfwHKOWE5nHvpwDJsU_3bNLRpb01auk3QDy1A9J2ocXHTDCwK4Eee
RE5S0K54T54-M8pJcU-T9Tar2A==&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0D6rboLSUn7TmKjzOPVfrcA4icGhgSgFCDZe5kJTX0oO60ShL_Q3cYHuphjbbAAiiR4bzNqkpHR-MJvOArkksDfsHgHC_
-w9v4kzG8ozgbZokDU9nT_XC5Cc5oyi7n9hi&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns on Whidbey Island.
Until now, residents seeking cardiovascular specialty evaluation and treatment have needed to leave the Island — crossing bridges, boarding ferries, and traveling long distances during
already stressful moments.
That is About to Change
In Spring 2026, WhidbeyHealth will expand cardiovascular services beyond diagnostics and rehabilitation to include outpatient clinic care, and new hospital-based procedures, allowing
patients to receive life-enhancing care close to home.
This expansion will dramatically improve access, convenience, and outcomes for our community.
Why This Matters
Whidbey Island residents are older than the Washington State average and include a large population of Veteran retirees. As a result, Island County experiences elevated rates of heart-related
hospitalizations and a growing need for ongoing cardiovascular care.
Local Access Means
* Faster diagnosis and treatment
* Fewer off-island trips
* Reduced stress for patients and families
* Stronger coordination of care
* Greater healthcare stability for our island
<https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif>
This Program Expansion is Led by Expert Leadership
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0D6rboLSUn7TmKjzOPVfrcA4icGhgSgFCDZe5kJTX0oO60ShL_Q3cYHuphjbbAAiiR4bzNqkpHR-MJvOArkksDfsHgHC_
-w9v4kzG8ozgbZoytoG8ELvee_rgFS3Pd3kH&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
Dr. Marshall Corson
Diagnostic Cardiologist, who joined WhidbeyHealth in 2021 after three decades with UW Medicine, primarily at Harborview Medical Center.
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0D6rboLSUn7TmKjzOPVfrcA4icGhgSgFCDZe5kJTX0oO60ShL_Q3cYHuphjbbAAiiR4bzNqkpHR-MJvOArkksDfsHgHC_
-w9v4kzG8ozgbZqgeVVWIqWLIzcCIgOUWDB1&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
Dr. Terrence Wong
Clinical Cardiologist, trained at the University of Illinois and formerly in practice with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
Together, They Will Provide:
* Outpatient cardiology consultations and ongoing care
* Pacemaker placement and generator replacement
* Advanced cardiac imaging
* Emergency department and inpatient consultation
* Coordination with regional tertiary cardiac centers
Make a Gift Today <https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0Yqk8MMvLuk6XAeIy_prN_1dPckOa2aRW3XJVCWyFnWv9LyZj8APUvNC02QGe9r7zPug8tPueVHx
J4zDfGQk1xPSh_57kRB5Wrg7r_3ItuYd9zl7zSxWQtqlF8zDD3bKqJxx6geP02mfIuIOV4qNqMA==&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
<https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif>
The Critical Next Step
Essential Equipment
To fully launch this expanded program, key capital investments are needed.
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0D6rboLSUn7TmKjzOPVfrcA4icGhgSgFCDZe5kJTX0oO60ShL_Q3cYHuphjbbAAiiR4bzNqkpHR-MJvOArkksDfsHgHC_
-w9v4kzG8ozgbZpwNWPx8N6_kc4I9TDljf5M&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
$25,000
Philips IntelliServ ECG Server
Allows archiving and high-quality interpretation of ECGs across hospitals and clinics.
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0D6rboLSUn7TmKjzOPVfrcA4icGhgSgFCDZe5kJTX0oO60ShL_Q3cYHuphjbbAAiiR4bzNqkpHR-MJvOArkksDfsHgHC_
-w9v4kzG8ozgbZqlsiCvDKr1D0EojyhibIkf&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
$569,825
CIARTIC C-arm X-ray Unit
Enables pacemaker placement at WhidbeyHealth and supports multiple surgical specialties.
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0D6rboLSUn7TmKjzOPVfrcA4icGhgSgFCDZe5kJTX0oO60ShL_Q3cYHuphjbbAAiiR4bzNqkpHR-MJvOArkksDfsHgHC_
-w9v4kzG8ozgbZoQ8fFvsFpTvFFlo06CrTjJ&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
$40,000
Siemens Omniplane TEE Probe
Provides advanced cardiac imaging capabilities.
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0D6rboLSUn7TmKjzOPVfrcA4icGhgSgFCDZe5kJTX0oO60ShL_Q3cYHuphjbbAAiiR4bzNqkpHR-MJvOArkksDfsHgHC_
-w9v4kzG8ozgbZr1VgCDUYQW0ktP1jbQgOzG&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
$80,000
Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Monitoring Upgrades
Modernizes patient monitoring systems and integrates with the electronic health record.
Make a Gift Today <https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0Yqk8MMvLuk6XAeIy_prN_1dPckOa2aRW3XJVCWyFnWv9LyZj8APUvNC02QGe9r7zPug8tPueVHx
J4zDfGQk1xPSh_57kRB5Wrg7r_3ItuYd9zl7zSxWQtqlF8zDD3bKqJxx6geP02me1jQ-21WUy-w==&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
<https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif>
Sharon knows firsthand how critical minutes can be.
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0D6rboLSUn7TmKjzOPVfrcA4icGhgSgFCDZe5kJTX0oO60ShL_Q3cYHuphjbbAAiiR4bzNqkpHR-MJvOArkksDfsHgHC_
-w9v4kzG8ozgbZr9lIF35iJ6BJd9qSwj61sR&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
Sharon A. U. Vaughn
Thanks to the rapid response of the WhidbeyHealth Emergency Department, an EKG documented a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia. She was subsequently successfully treated with a cardiac
ablation at Swedish Medical Center Seattle.
In gratitude and to ensure others have access to the same lifesaving expertise, Sharon has pledged $10,000 to expand cardiology services at WhidbeyHealth.
<https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif>
We are Grateful to the Early Champions who Believe in this Vision
Dr. Bruce Porter
has committed
$10,000
Waterman Medical Foundation
has committed
$46,668
<https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif>
Leadership Momentum is Growing
Now We Invite You to Join Them
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-8yqAgYZYFz0Yqk8MMvLuk6XAeIy_prN_1dPckOa2aRW3XJVCWyFnWv9LyZj8APUvNC02QGe9r7zPug8tPueVHxJ4zDfGQk1xPSh_57k
RB5Wrg7r_3ItuYd9zl7zSxWQtqlF8zDD3bKqJxx6geP02mfn_K__rZisng==&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-7yTKxl8DLoChyAuo84b_Uil88ER-oxo7PznhG630YC_3bNvyT_pfwHKOWE5nHvpwDJsU_3bNLRpb01auk3QDy1A9J2ocXHTDCwK4Eee
RE5SF8Y97FIMO4ko0G_BG4hkmQ==&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
Supporting Healthcare on Whidbey Island Since 1981
Through philanthropy, community advocacy, outreach, and innovative partnerships, our mission is to secure resources for access to high-quality healthcare for all, enhance patient care
at WhidbeyHealth, and empower our healthcare professionals.
Support Local Healthcare Today <https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-52rFo7E7iPn-opbToDlVCUSDhw3l5ltaHQecmR3JtApfKSTTKHlCKXaUcCvd9Opq6NCl5AmeG
VyC7YyNcY6V-vcKHcaDEIwydEQA2tlfz7XZ8T9VsSid19jrqoAljHS_Hg-_8KKIMf6&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
PO Box 641
Coupeville, WA 98239
<https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBBwSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-32sBbca1X0Ynr4KNdwp1IlKOapIvVC6vQAKkBsf12L2q85H3a15lyDD_T_BWfyzQUHSqH8L_znALbbtqsumGOWRYTtZZ3ZtsFc25d2A
JvU0RHi32AyqIH4rOqtYnsSMBQ==&c=-D1LFRcAa56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==> <https://tnnbwzfbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TspBB
wSVtfUGVrXtorVXNlzHwtq8Lp3t78_Nh8inu2uTsxI74XTb-7yTKxl8DLoCLMJMBtjsyF7eWV-j9HxsDnjjUTdOeDl58MkY_pp7WzUPyi2lNP-xl5kau76EbfLgj2IUVSSzOUYFBHS7E_WZzMnoH8tZKC2OxIHiHG6SBPQIHHlSCkvuY50x5LD4eIWR&c=-D1LFRcAa
56RW0E3B3_kga_hh349e8pH5kwIGsN6ElB5VKbdpKwRlw==&ch=P3JdniCx19mDpJOCQ5HPdFgZUztedU_dMktN1kK17qSfGIRgOJUAjg==>
WhidbeyHealth Foundation | 101 North Main Street | Coupeville, WA 98239 US
Unsubscribe <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0010CCk2qvhkTZKLu0nYZ1zBw==&ch=838e5fba-2bcc-11ee-9e8c-fa163eed61c9&ca=95bfc041-7a4f-4301-b797-1344b6aa22c6> | Update Profile
<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?ch=838e5fba-2bcc-11ee-9e8c-fa163eed61c9&t=001FeR5BDTbZRoTkXJyMpBlHQ==&lang=001FCSs65SMrsI=&m=0010CCk2qvhkTZKLu0nYZ1zBw==&p=oo&ca=95bfc041-7a4f-4301-b797-1344b
6aa22c6> | Our Privacy Policy <https://www.whidbeyhealthfoundation.org/privacy-policy> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice>
er +=
"</table>\n" +
"</tr>\n</td></table>" +
"<a href=\"#\" onClick=\"javascript:parent.vWinCal.hide();\" style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 11px; text-align: center;\" tabIndex=-1>Close</a>" +
"</body></html>";
var nTop = 300;
var nLeft = 200;
var varRect = null;
if (strPositionElement != null)
varRect = window.document.getElementById(strPositionElement).getBoundingClientRect();
if (varRect != null) {
nTop = window.screenTop + varRect.bottom;
nLeft = window.screenLeft + varRect.right;
}
vWinCal.hide();
var docCal = vWinCal.document;
docCal.write(strBuffer);
docCal.close();
vWinCal.show(nLeft, nTop, 0, 0);
var realWidth = docCal.body.scrollWidth;
var realHeight = docCal.body.scrollHeight;
vWinCal.hide();
if (varMinWidth == 0) {
realWidth += 47;
varMinWidth = realWidth;
}
else if (realWidth < varMinWidth)
realWidth = varMinWidth;
vWinCal.show(nLeft, nTop, realWidth, realHeight);
var vFocus = docCal.getElementById(varHighlight);
if ((vFocus == null) && (varHighlight.substr(3, 1) == "6")) {
varHighlight = varHighlight.substr(0, 3) + "5" + varHighlight.substr(4);
vFocus = docCal.getElementById(varHighlight);
}
if ((vFocus == null) && (varHighlight.substr(3, 1) == "5")) {
varHighlight = varHighlight.substr(0, 3) + "4" + varHighlight.substr(4);
vFocus = docCal.getElementById(varHighlight);
}
if (vFocus != null)
vFocus.parentNode.bgColor = "#FFCEDA";
}
function isDateString(strDatetime, strFormat) {
var reDate = /^(\d+)[\/-](\d+)[\/-](\d+)/;
var strRegEx = "^(\\d+)[-\\/." + strFormat.charAt(3);
strRegEx += "](\\d+)[-\\/." + strFormat.charAt(3);
strRegEx += "](\\d+)";
reDate = new RegExp(strRegEx);
if (!reDate.exec(strDatetime))
return false;
return true;
}
// datetime parsing and formatting routimes. modify them if you wish other datetime format
function str2dt(strDatetime, strFormat) {
if (!isDateString(strDatetime, strFormat))
return new Date(); // We don't care about errors here - just default to the current date
var n, day, month, year;
var values = new Array(RegExp.$1, RegExp.$2, RegExp.$3);
for (n = 0; n < 3; n++) {
var cFormat = strFormat.charAt(n);
if (cFormat == 'D')
day = values[n];
else if (cFormat == 'M')
month = values[n];
else if (cFormat == 'Y')
year = values[n];
}
if (year < 50)
year = "20" + year;
else if (year < 100)
year = "19" + year;
return (new Date(year, month - 1, day, 0, 0, 0));
}
function dt2dtstr(begin, dtValue, strFormat, localtime, keepgregorian) {
var dtValue2 = new Date(dtValue);
if (dtValue2 == null)
dtValue2 = new Date();
if (keepgregorian == null)
keepgregorian = false;
var strDate = new String("");
var strSep = strFormat.charAt(3);
for (n = 0; n < 3; n++) {
var cFormat = strFormat.charAt(n);
if (cFormat == 'D') {
if (localtime)
strDate += dtValue2.getDate();
else
strDate += dtValue2.getUTCDate();
} else if (cFormat == 'M') {
if (localtime)
strDate += (dtValue2.getMonth() + 1);
else
strDate += (dtValue2.getUTCMonth() + 1);
} else if (cFormat == 'Y') {
var year;
if (localtime)
year = dtValue2.getFullYear();
else
year = dtValue2.getUTCFullYear();
if (buddhistCalendar && !keepgregorian)
year += 543;
strDate += year;
}
if (n < 2)
strDate = strDate + strSep;
}
if (begin == null || varDateOnly)
return strDate;
var dtTime = new Date();
if (begin)
dtTime.setHours(0, 0, 0);
else
dtTime.setHours(23, 59, 59);
return strDate + " " + dtTime.toLocaleTimeString();
}
function Hijri2str(begin, Hijri, dtformat) {
var dtValue = new Date();
str = "";
for (i = 0; i < 3; i++) {
if (dtformat.charAt(i) == "M")
str += Hijri[0];
else if (dtformat.charAt(i) == "D")
str += Hijri[1];
else
str += Hijri[2];
if (i < 2)
str += dtformat.charAt(3);
}
if (begin == null)
return str
else if (begin)
dtValue.setHours(0, 0, 0);
else
dtValue.setHours(23, 59, 59);
if (varDateOnly)
return str;
else
return str + " " + dtValue.toLocaleTimeString();
}
function partHijri(str, dtformat) {
var s1 = "";
var s2 = "";
var s3 = "";
var i;
var start = 0;
for (i = 0; str.charAt(i) != dtformat.charAt(3) && i < 12; i++) {
if (!(i == start && str.charAt(i) == '0'))
s1 += str.charAt(i);
}
i++;
start = i;
for (; str.charAt(i) != dtformat.charAt(3) && i < 12; i++) {
if (!(i == start && str.charAt(i) == '0'))
s2 += str.charAt(i);
}
i++;
start = i;
for (; str.charAt(i) != " " && i < 12; i++) {
if (!(i == start && str.charAt(i) == '0'))
s3 += str.charAt(i);
}
if (dtformat.charAt(0) == 'D')
d = s1;
else if (dtformat.charAt(1) == 'D')
d = s2;
else
d = s3;
if (dtformat.charAt(0) == 'M')
m = s1;
else if (dtformat.charAt(1) == 'M')
m = s2;
else
m = s3;
if (dtformat.charAt(0) == 'Y')
y = s1;
else if (dtformat.charAt(1) == 'Y')
y = s2;
else
y = s3;
m = parseInt(m);
d = parseInt(d);
y = parseInt(y);
if ((!m && m != 0) || !y || !d)
return null;
return [m, d, y];
}
function HideHijriCalendars() {
if (window.document.getElementById("Hijri").value == 2) {
var calendars = window.document.getElementsByTagName("*");
for (var i = 0; i < calendars.length; i++)
if (calendars[i].className.indexOf("cal") != -1)
calendars[i].style.display = "none";
}
}
function SetTimeFormat(bDateOnly)
{
varDateOnly = bDateOnly;
}