Adventist Health Portland

04/17/2026

We're grateful for the amazing Walla Walla University nurses, who help us inspire health, wholeness and hope to our community. If you know someone who's made for more, encourage them to explore a career in nursing, and they may just end up on our medical center campus as a student or working professional.

Isaac Leontyuk is a 2024 graduate currently working at Adventist Health Portland, now part of the float pool after completing his residency in Telemetry! 🫀

Isaac chose WWU for its proximity to home, small class sizes, and faith-based environment. One of his most impactful experiences was the summer term for transfer students—challenging, but deeply rewarding, especially after the isolation of learning during COVID.

What he misses most? The strong sense of community—studying, learning, and growing alongside classmates and professors who made the journey meaningful.

Isaac is now working at Adventist Health Portland, currently in the float pool after completing his residency in Telemetry. During his time there, he was honored as a Rising Star nominee and represented his unit in the hospital’s Grand Governance Council.

He shares that one of the most rewarding parts of nursing is caring for patients and supporting families—especially during end-of-life care, where compassion and presence make a lasting impact.

His advice for students preparing for the NCLEX: “Stay calm and study smart”. Focus on understanding your mistakes rather than overloading yourself with information. Trust your preparation—you’ve got this!

04/16/2026

While visiting the Sandy community, Lorraine experienced what would become one of the most severe allergic reactions she had ever seen. In fact, emergency responders would later confirm this assessment. But what could have been an overwhelming and frightening ordeal was transformed by a clinic team whose calm, proactive care made all the difference.

A patient faces a severe allergic reaction and finds calm, expert care from a coordinated urgent care team when it matters most.

04/13/2026

Being aware of what triggers your asthma or your child’s asthma, and taking steps to avoid those triggers can keep symptoms from worsening.

04/11/2026

Today is National Pet Day. We invited our team members to share photos of their animal best friends they're too adorable to keep to ourselves. Which one is your favorite? Share your pet's photo as a comment.

04/09/2026

Meet Dr. Ryle Przybylowicz!

A board‑certified cardiac electrophysiologist, he blends a love of complex problem‑solving with a passion for helping patients reclaim a steady, symptom‑free rhythm.

Watch his video and get to know him better!

04/07/2026

Fascinated by the heart’s electrical rhythms from day one, Dr. Moyers now dedicates his career to solving the complex puzzles behind arrhythmias. Helping patients regain their quality of life is what drives him every day.

Watch his video to learn more!

04/06/2026

When you have asthma, it's important to know your zone, and have a plan for what to do if you feel worse.

You're in the green zone if you're doing well with no wheeze, cough, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. You may be getting worse if you're coughing or wheezing, have chest tightness, and cannot participate in all usual activities.

You're in the red zone and need immediate medical attention if you are very short of breath and cannot participate in any usual activities.

Talk to your doctor to develop a plan for what to watch for and what actions you need to take in each zone.

04/02/2026

Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the creativity, innovation and cultural traditions that continue to shape our communities, highlighting stories of medical breakthroughs, public health leadership and powerful advocacy for immigrants and refugees.

04/02/2026

Adventist Health has received three 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards for Employee Well-Being, Professional Development and Employee Appreciation. These recognitions reflect the strength of our teams and the environment we build together.



“Our shared commitment to not only care for our patients, but each other, through difficult circumstances is truly special,” said Kyle King, Oregon Network President.



These honors add to our previous recognition as a Top Workplace in Oregon and a Top Workplaces Industry award recipient in healthcare. We are grateful for our associates and providers, whose voices and experiences shaped this achievement.

Adventist Health earns three 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards, recognizing employee well-being, development, and appreciation in Oregon.

04/01/2026

From groundbreaking research at Johns Hopkins to leading heart care here at home, Dr. Fawaz Alhumaid brings deep expertise—and genuine compassion—to every patient he meets.
When he’s not performing life-changing procedures, you’ll find him exploring the outdoors with his family. Get to know him better in this video.

03/31/2026

Board-certified physician Jehan Yahya, MD, specializes in radiation oncology. Committed to ongoing training in advanced techniques, she provides personalized treatment plans designed to destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.

Originally from Oregon, Dr. Yahya’s education has taken her around the world, including Spain, where she was a Fulbright Scholar, as well as Thailand and Chile. She is fluent in several languages, including English, Arabic, Spanish and American Sign Language, and also has a working knowledge of Italian and Portuguese. She feels honored to bring her multicultural background and medical expertise to care for patients in her local community.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Yahya enjoys spending time with family, traveling and exploring new places.

https://doctors.adventisthealth.org/provider/jehan-belal-yahya/6829733

03/31/2026

From expanded primary care to community‑driven health initiatives, East Portland is moving forward with purpose. Learn how Adventist Health Portland and community partners are strengthening access, equity, and well‑being across our neighborhoods.

Discover how Adventist Health Portland is improving access to care, food security, housing and behavioral health through its Community Health Needs Assessment and community partnerships.