When it comes to your heart, experience counts

'Dr. Ice' (Timothy Icenogle, MD) came to Spokane 20 years ago to become program director of the Inland Northwest Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Providence Sacred Heart. Transplant surgery was in its infancy, but Dr. Icenogle—a risk taker and an aggressive problem solver—helped advance the possibilities.

Over the past two decades, 225 heart transplants have been performed at Providence Sacred Heart, thanks to a pioneer in the field—Timothy Icenogle, MD

“Dr. Ice” came to Spokane 20 years ago to become program director of the Inland Northwest Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Sacred Heart. Transplant surgery was in its infancy, but Dr. Icenogle—a risk taker and an aggressive problem solver—helped advance the possibilities.

Join us for a revealing Q&A with the director of one of the nation’s top programs, and share the story from one of his first patients.

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In this issue:

Hospital Heroes

Learn how the ICU team brings calm to crisis.
Heartfelt Passion

A transplant doctor is committed to patients for life.
Your Friend for Life

After a cancer diagnosis, Providence’s coordinators
offer hope and clarity.
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When hearts listen, angels sing

Celebration of Angels

During December, festive Christmas trees will decorate Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital.

The trees hold angelic and whimsical ornaments, each bearing name of individuals honored or remembered through a tribute gift.

Angelic and whimsical ornaments bear names of loved ones, honored or remembered through a memorial gift. You can help decorate the Christmas Trees by requesting that the name of an individual be placed on an ornament.