Small Valley Healthcare Partners is a nurse practitioner-owned and operated clinic specializing in heart failure optimization and remote monitoring, cardiovascular health maintenance, and support for patients transitioning to a new primary care provider.

We provide:

Heart Failure Optimization
Heart Failure Remote Monitoring
General Cardiovascular Care
High Blood Pressure Management
Interim Primary Care
Telehealth
Research

***We do not refill prescriptions for controlled substance, but we can help you with referral to a pain specialist.

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality, innovative, personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients in Tucson and the surrounding communities.

Our Vision

Our Mission

We envision a population where every individual has access to healthcare providers, leading healthier lives free of heart disease. Our commitment is to provide top-tier cardiovascular and interim primary care services. We are driven by excellence, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to delivering exceptional care.

Our Team

Jovie Velasco PhD(c), MSN, RN, APRN-ANP, AGACNP, CCRN, CHFN

Education

PhD candidate, the University of Arizona College of Nursing

2018, Walden University, Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Master Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

2003, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, San Pablo Colleges (Philippines)

Board Certifications

Board-certified, American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN)

Board-certified, American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Board-certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Awards and Honors

2024, Notable Alumni in Research, San Pablo Colleges (Philippines)

2006, Baltimore Magazine Top Nurse

2003, Special Distinction Award, San Pablo Colleges (Philippines)

Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiologists (ACC)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN)

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (STTI)

John Velasco, BSIT, COTA/L

Jovie Velasco PhD(c), MSN, RN, APRN-ANP, AGACNP, CCRN, CHFN

Education

2017, Community College of Baltimore County, Associate in Occupational Therapy

2002, Batangas State University, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Board Certification

Board-certified, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Awards and Honors

Cum Laude, Community College of Baltimore County

Professional Memberships

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Now accepting patients for telehealth and remote monitoring.