Hospital highlights - Aug. 5, 2010

Best chance after heart attack

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Whitman County. During a heart attack, time is an unforgiving foe. WHMC has partnered with MedStar Air Ambulance and Sacred Heart Medical Center to ensure our patients the best chance to survive and thrive. Fast diagnosis and stabilization are key to surviving a heart attack and minimizing damage.

Using our Level One Cardiac Care protocol we quickly and methodically provide the best and latest evidenced-based care. We ensure patients receive aspirin therapy and have a diagnostic EKG within 10 minutes. If indicated...