Our cardiac care program includes cardiac rehabilitation, which helps patients return to a normal life after a heart attack, and our Chest Pain Center, which uses today's most advanced protocols and procedures to detect and treat heart attacks. Located in the Emergency Center, the Chest Pain Center is staffed by a team with advanced training in cardiac care.

When every moment counts, we can provide fast diagnosis and treatment for patients experiencing chest pain. Patients can then be transferred to our intensive care unit for further care, or when surgery is required, can be quickly airlifted to one of the Northwest’s leading heart centers. We work hand-in-hand with these facilities from the moment a patient is transferred, until the patient arrives, to ensure that no stone is left unturned to improve their chance for recovery.

WWGH's Cardiac Program

• 24-hour Chest Pain Center in the Emergency Center, for diagnosis and treatment of chest pain
• Charter participants in the prestigious National Registry of Myocardial Infarction Study, which measures effectiveness of cardiac care across the nation
• Beds for those patients who require short-term monitoring to rule out heart attack before releasing them
• State-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit, equipped with cardiac monitoring systems
• Cardiac rehabilitation, an education and exercise program that speeds recovery from heart attack or cardiac surgery
• Cardiac diagnostic services
• Experienced, respected cardiologist on staff
• Close relationship with world class heart centers, with heliport to facilitate rapid transfer when advanced treatments are required
• Walla Walla General Hospital Named Top Healthcare Provider 2005

Four Warning Signs That Could Help Save Your Life

Is it a heart attack? Chances are you won't know for sure. And because most start slowly with mild symptoms, too many people wait too long before seeking help. Here’s what to watch for:

• Pain in the center of your chest that lasts more than a few minutes. An uncomfortable pressure, squeezing or feeling of fullness.
• Discomfort in one or both arms, or in your back, neck, jaw or stomach.
• Shortness of breath, possibly occurring even before you feel chest pain.
• A cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness.
• If you're having these symptoms, get medical care immediately. If symptoms are severe, call 911. And remember, early intervention can make the difference between life and death.

Click here to view our Heart Health classes.

Click here to view our Chest Pain Center mailer.

Click here to link to the American Heart Association