Expanding Cardiology Services at WhidbeyHealth
Launching Spring 2026
Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns on Whidbey Island.
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Until now, residents seeking cardiovascular specialty evaluation and treatment have needed to leave the Island — crossing bridges, boarding ferries, and traveling long distances during already stressful moments.
That is About to Change
In Spring 2026, WhidbeyHealth will expand cardiovascular services beyond diagnostics and rehabilitation to include outpatient clinic care, and new hospital-based procedures, allowing patients to receive life-enhancing care close to home.
This expansion will dramatically improve access, convenience, and outcomes for our community.
Why This Matters
Whidbey Island residents are older than the Washington State average and include a large population of Veteran retirees. As a result, Island County experiences elevated rates of heart-related hospitalizations and a growing need for ongoing cardiovascular care.
Local Access Means:
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Faster diagnosis and treatment
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Fewer off-island trips
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Reduced stress for patients and families
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Stronger coordination of care
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Greater healthcare stability for our island
This Program Expansion is Led by Expert Leadership
Dr. Marshall Corson
Diagnostic Cardiologist, who joined WhidbeyHealth in 2021 after three decades with UW Medicine, primarily at Harborview Medical Center.
Dr. Terrence Wong
Clinical Cardiologist, trained at the University of Illinois and formerly in practice with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.
Together, They Will Provide
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Outpatient cardiology consultations and ongoing care
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Pacemaker placement and generator replacement
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Advanced cardiac imaging
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Emergency department and inpatient consultation
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Coordination with regional tertiary cardiac centers
The Critical Next Step
Essential Equipment
To fully launch this expanded program,
key capital investments are needed.
$25,000
Philips IntelliServ ECG Server
Allows archiving and high-quality interpretation of ECGs across hospitals and clinics.
$569,825
CIARTIC C-arm
X-ray Unit
Enables pacemaker placement at WhidbeyHealth and supports multiple surgical specialties.
$40,000
Siemens Omniplane
TEE Probe
Provides advanced cardiac imaging capabilities.
$80,000
Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Monitoring Upgrades
Modernizes patient monitoring systems and integrates with the electronic health record.
Sharon knows firsthand how critical minutes can be.
Thanks to the rapid response of the WhidbeyHealth Emergency Department, an EKG documented a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia. She was subsequently successfully treated with a cardiac ablation at Swedish Medical Center Seattle.
In gratitude and to ensure others have access to the same lifesaving expertise, Sharon has pledged $10,000 to expand cardiology services at WhidbeyHealth.
Sharon A. U. Vaughn
We are Grateful to the Early Champions who Believe in this Vision
Dr. Bruce Porter
Has committed
$10,000
Waterman Medical Foundation
Has committed
$46,668
Sharon A. U. Vaughn
Has committed