Janine Henson, Author at CardioStart International

Mission Report: Bicol, Philippines, Feb. 2–13, 2020
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Mission Report: Bicol, Philippines, Feb. 2–13, 2020

Past Missions, Phillipines

Mission Report: Bicol, Philippines, Feb. 2–13, 2020

In 2019, Dr. Mariano Brizzio, (Adult cardiac surgeon with CardioStart International) was invited to lead a mission to Legazpi, Philippines (Bicol Region) Bicol Medical Center to treat adults in need of heart care by the New Jersey Rotary District 7490/Gift of Life. Dr. Brizzio took on the challenge and built a team from Valley Hospital and Healthcare System, Ridgewood New Jersey. Additional team members were invited and vetted by CardioStart administration.

By Janine Henson|2021-01-31T19:53:04-05:00November 15th, 2020|Past Missions, Phillipines|0 Comments

Chuck Mulhern – a life worth living
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Chuck Mulhern – a life worth living

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Chuck Mulhern – a life worth living

With much sadness, we record the death of our friend and long-term CardioStart volunteer, Chuck, who passed peacefully last week following discovery of stage IV cancer.

By Janine Henson|2020-10-04T14:52:11-04:00October 4th, 2020|News, Recent News|0 Comments

Students on Missions
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Students on Missions

Recent News, Volunteer Profiles

Students on Missions

Introducing Ms. Christine Lannon.

By Janine Henson|2020-08-10T11:45:39-04:00August 10th, 2020|Recent News, Volunteer Profiles|0 Comments

Mission Report: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jan. 12th – 24th, 2020
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Mission Report: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jan. 12th – 24th, 2020

Past Missions, Recent News, Tanzania

Mission Report: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jan. 12th – 24th, 2020

CardioStart’s third mission to The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Dar es Salaam took place January of this year.

By Janine Henson|2021-01-31T20:00:22-05:00April 21st, 2020|Past Missions, Recent News, Tanzania|0 Comments

Report of CardioStart International’s 8th Mission to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
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Report of CardioStart International’s 8th Mission to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Ghana, News, Past Missions

Report of CardioStart International’s 8th Mission to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

In January 2020, twelve CardioStart International volunteers from six different countries participated in an ongoing cardiovascular program-development effort at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana.

By Janine Henson|2020-11-15T15:50:21-05:00April 2nd, 2020|Ghana, News, Past Missions|0 Comments

CardioStart Volunteer Awarded
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CardioStart Volunteer Awarded

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CardioStart Volunteer Awarded

Dr. Clauden Louis was nominated to the TSRA-STS Global Fellowship Award. Congratulations Dr. Louis!

By Janine Henson|2020-05-23T16:13:46-04:00February 8th, 2020|Blog1, Volunteer Profiles|0 Comments

Adult Cardiac & Congenital Heart Surgery Mission to Santo Domingo, DR
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Adult Cardiac & Congenital Heart Surgery Mission to Santo Domingo, DR

Dominican Republic, Upcoming Missions

Adult Cardiac & Congenital Heart Surgery Mission to Santo Domingo, DR

Adult Cardiac & Congenital Heart Surgery Mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic March 29-April 5, 2020 POSTPONED The International Missions Committee representing CardioStart is pleased to announce the mission to Clinica Corazones Unidos Hospital in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This mission will focus on ADULT patients. Facts about the country Capital: Santo Domingo Dialing code: +849 Population: 10.3 million Language: Spanish The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western three-eighths of the island [...]

By Janine Henson|2020-08-04T14:47:48-04:00January 12th, 2020|Dominican Republic, Upcoming Missions|0 Comments

Mission to Kumasi, Ghana: January 10th-17th, 2020
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Mission to Kumasi, Ghana: January 10th-17th, 2020

Ghana, Upcoming Missions

Mission to Kumasi, Ghana: January 10th-17th, 2020

CardioStart International Board and International Missions Committee is proud to announce its 2020 mission to Kumasi, Ghana at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

By Janine Henson|2020-01-12T22:11:28-05:00November 11th, 2019|Ghana, Upcoming Missions|0 Comments

Mission to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Jan. 11th – 25th, 2020
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Mission to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Jan. 11th – 25th, 2020

Tanzania, Upcoming Missions

Mission to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Jan. 11th – 25th, 2020

We have pleasure in announcing the return mission to JKCI (The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute), Dar Es Salaam.

By Janine Henson|2019-10-28T15:55:16-04:00October 28th, 2019|Tanzania, Upcoming Missions|0 Comments

CardioStart Remembers Julie Pierrepont
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CardioStart Remembers Julie Pierrepont

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CardioStart Remembers Julie Pierrepont

A resident of Brookings, Oregon, USA, she spent her retirement, knitting – not sweaters, scarves for herself or her family, but for children around the world.

By Janine Henson|2020-10-04T14:50:35-04:00October 28th, 2019|Blog1|0 Comments