Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - A Profile on Jesús G. Ulloa, MD
Born in 1983 to migrant farm workers in Yuba City, California, Dr. Jesús G. Ulloa’s roots are firmly planted in the values of hard work and family.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - A Profile on Concepción Montaño Ramírez, RN
Concepción Montaño Ramírez, RN, a familiar name to many who participate in the SVS Foundation September Vascular Health Step Challenge, has been the challenge’s Top Walker for the past three years. Within that time, she has walked over 329 miles and was honored by the Foundation as a legacy walker in this year’s Step Challenge. Beyond the leaderboard, the people around her regard her as a symbol of resilience, inspiration and a legacy in action with how her family history is deeply intertwined with vascular health.
June is Men's Health Month: Prioritize Your Vascular Health
As you get older, especially if you're a man over 65, your risk of developing vascular disease increases significantly. Conditions like Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) can be life-threatening if not detected and treated early.
Congress Passes Reconciliation Package
Following extended negotiations in both the House and Senate, Congress narrowly passed a major reconciliation package, titled the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), on July 3, which was signed into law by President Trump on July 4.
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute Named July VIP of the Month by SVS Foundation
This article was sponsored by the SVS Foundation.
Celebrating Vascular Legacies - A Profile on Enrico Ascher, MD
Dr. Enrico Ascher’s journey in vascular surgery began in Rio de Janeiro, where his fascination with human anatomy led him to pursue a career in medicine at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
Celebrating Vascular Legacies - A Profile on Caron B. Rockman, MD
Dr. Caron B. Rockman’s legacy is one of leadership, compassion and relentless pursuit of better outcomes for her patients. Her voice in vascular surgery resonates in her research and leadership, as well as in every patient she treats.
Celebrating Vascular Legacies - A Profile on Ralph Clement Darling III, MD
Ralph Clement Darling III, MD, a prominent leader in vascular surgery education, describes his journey into the medical field as “circuitous” and one that almost didn’t happen.
Celebrating Vascular Legacies - A Profile on Bruce Perler, MD, MBA
Bruce Perler, MD, MBA, from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, dreamed of becoming a surgeon since he was eight years old.