Mat-Su Regional Growing Access to Advanced Heart Care for the Mat-Su Valley
2/12/2025
Celebrates Heart Month with Grand Opening of Second Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Palmer, AK - As part of its commitment to support the heart health of Mat-Su Valley residents, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has invested $3.5 million for construction of a second cardiac catheterization suite and new imaging technology that allows the hospital to offer more advanced cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging for vascular care and interventional radiology.
Hospital and community leaders kicked off Heart Month with a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the second cardiac catheterization suite on Feb.7. This second suite expands capacity and the cardiovascular procedures that can be provided, including diagnostic and interventional care.
“The new cath lab provides critical access to life saving technology for the community,” said Dr. David Lemons, interventional cardiologist with Mat-Su Heart Clinic. “This allows patients from our community to get their treatments locally and not have to drive to Anchorage. Having a second cath lab also provides improved ability to provide care for emergencies.”
The suite includes a new high-definition imaging system that can rapidly provide enhanced diagnostic visualization needed for the treatment of heart and circulatory conditions provided by the hospital’s cardiologists, vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists. More patients can now receive timely and advanced, interventional treatment in emergencies.
“We are thrilled to unveil our second cath lab that expands our ability to offer vascular surgery, interventional radiology and cardiology services, bringing many more lifesaving procedures to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center,” said Dave Wallace, CEO of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. “This suite will support delivery of efficient and effective care and reaffirms our commitment to having the most advanced treatment options available, close to home.”
The enhanced capabilities of the new cath lab support delivery of a range of advanced vascular and interventional radiology procedures which were previously sent to Anchorage for care.
Wallace continued, “At Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, our goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare close to home.”
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Pictured in front row, left to right - Elizabeth Ripley, CEO Mat-Su Health Foundation, Glenda Ledford, Mayor of Wasilla, Dave Wallace, CEO Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Dr. Ryan McDonough, Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Benjamin Makamson, Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Michael Senta, General Surgeon, Dr. Meghan Lindstrom, Emergency Physician & Krijste Sieverts, Wasilla Chamber
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