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James Beckerman, M.D., has written “The Flex Diet: Design Your Own Weight-Loss Plan,” published by Simon & Schuster. Early reviews are positive and book signings are under way. Check the book’s Facebook page for updates.

The 2011 Northwest Guide to Heart-Healthy Living is free and available at supermarkets and Providence locations in Oregon and southwest Washington! Providence Heart and Vascular Institute will send physicians a supply of these popular booklets to make available to patients year-round. Contact us to order your free booklets.

Patients, colleagues, friends and Providence donors gathered recently to honor Albert Starr, M.D., for the 50th anniversary of the first successful artificial heart valve implantation.

Voice of America profiled Dr. Starr for his co-invention of the first successful artificial heart valve and for his work as a military doctor in Korea. The Dr. Starr tribute Facebook page, meanwhile, continues to draw fans.

Providence cardiologist James Beckerman, M.D., appeared on the “Today” show Jan. 10 to talk about how small changes can lead to big weight loss.

W. Kent Williamson, M.D., appeared on KOIN Local 6 to discuss deep vein thrombosis, a condition that for one patient eluded ultrasound detection and nearly cost him his life.