Grande Ronde Hospital Offers Free Cardiology Doc Talk for La Grande

Grande Ronde Hospital is offering a free, interactive Cardiology Doc Talk on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Ave. in La Grande. The evening is scheduled in recognition of American Heart Month and is open to the public at no cost.

The session will feature cardiologist Dr. Gardner alongside members of GRH’s cardiology team, with additional presentations from Grande Ronde Hospital’s Rehabilitation Therapy and Nutrition teams about recovery, movement, and everyday lifestyle strategies. Sources identify the speaker variously as Gerrie Gardner, Dr. Gardner, and in a short GRH social media clip as "Doctor Jerry Gardner"; GRH has not provided a single, confirmed first-name rendering in the materials published for the event.

Topics listed for the Doc Talk include common heart-related conditions, treatment options, prevention measures, and guidance on when it is time to seek medical help. GRH’s event page invites residents to attend: “Whether you experience heart issues or want to avoid seeing a cardiologist, this is your chance to get expert insight and ask questions in a relaxed, informative setting.”

Organizers say the format will be conversational and participant-friendly, with dedicated time for audience questions. “The evening is designed to be educational and approachable, with time for questions and conversation,” hospital organizers note in event materials. Heart-healthy refreshments will be provided to attendees at the Presbyterian Friendship Center.

Practical details for people planning to attend: Grande Ronde Hospital’s main campus is at 900 Sunset Drive, La Grande, OR 97850, and the hospital’s main number is 541.963.8421. Spanish-language assistance is available by phone at 541.859.3303, with TTY at 1.800.735.2900. GRH’s public materials also state the hospital will not deny services based on race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or inability to pay, and that it accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

The hospital frames the Doc Talk as both an educational resource and a community outreach event tied to American Heart Month. Attendees who want to confirm the speaker’s full credentials or ask about parking and accessibility can call the hospital’s main number for the most current information before heading to the Presbyterian Friendship Center on Feb. 26.