Heart Care Expansion Project Receives $1 Million from Valley Strong Credit

Valley Strong Credit Union has pledged $1 million to Adventist Health Hanford. The donation will go toward the hospital's $10 million cath lab fundraising campaign, which is part of a larger $40 million investment to improve heart care services in Hanford.

Cath labs are specialized medical facilities where diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to the heart and blood vessels are performed using catheters or tubes.

To celebrate this gift, a special community event was held on August 18 at Adventist Health Hanford. The event included remarks from doctors and dignitaries, heralding the impact of this meaningful contribution.

"At Valley Strong, we are deeply committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community," said Nick Ambrosini, Valley Strong Credit Union president and CEO. "This partnership reflects our dedication to enhancing the quality of life for everyone in our community."

Adventist Health Hanford constructed its current cath lab nearly 15 years ago. The hospital's service area includes more than 500,000 residents and spans five counties.

In 2024, the cath lab team cared for more than 650 unique patients. With the expansion of four additional cath labs, that number is expected to grow to more than 2,000 patients a year.