Every heart has a story. We can help you live yours.

Sharing family traditions with your grandkids. That big career move. Your son saying “I do.” These are the moments that define your life’s story, and the health of your heart makes it all possible. At Dignity Health Heart and Vascular Institute of Greater Sacramento, we put our heart into healing yours. As one of the largest cardiovascular programs in the Western U.S., we are renowned for our advanced treatment options, comprehensive rehabilitation, and world-class research.

So, whether you have heart health concerns or are simply due for a checkup, we are committed to helping you write your next chapter. Learn more about our innovative services at DignityHealth.org/HeartandVascular

The statistics are sobering. Pancreatic cancer is the second most common gastrointestinal malignancy in the U.S., killing almost 50,000 people in 2022.

Nick Kenourgios was among the victims. One sunny afternoon last November, we talked about a new development in his cancer journey: hospice care had been ordered. Meanwhile, about 50 of his friends from pickleball gathered to show support.

Prior to diagnosis, Kenourgios was in good health. He was a professional golf caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Links.