Excellence in Cardiothoracic Care
Building on a long history of offering specialized care for heart and lung disorders, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center's developing Heart & Lung Institute will provide a comprehensive approach to the prevention, treatment and research of cardiac and pulmonary diseases. We offer highly specialized cardiovascular and pulmonary care for every age, from newborns to adults. Our continuing excellence in cardiothoracic medicine is reflected in our expert physicians who are board certified in cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Additionally, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in Arizona to be granted certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
In 2006, U.S. News and World report named St. Joseph's as one of the nation's best for respiratory care services. Read more about the Heart & Lung Institute in our HLI Newsletter.
The Core Centers of the Heart & Lung Institute
Do you have a heart rhythm?
St. Joseph's Heart & Lung Institute is presenting a free community seminar on Atrial Fibrillation on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. More than 2.2 million Americans have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a serious heart rhythm problem that can lead to heart failure. The seminar will feature St. Joseph's cardiovascular surgeon Brian deGuzman M.D. and survivor Mellanie True Hills, founder of American Foundation for Women's Health and
StopAfib.org
. To register for this free seminar call 1-866-602-4111.