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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.
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.
Sixth Annual CardioStart Charity Fishing Tournament
Cardiostart will host its sixth annual fishing tournament on May 17, 2019
Dominican Republic – Pediatric Heart Mission Report
REPORT OF PEDIATRIC HEART SURGERY MISSION SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Date: 7th – 15th November, 2015 […]
Battling Congenital Heart Disease
For many in developing countries, access to basic medical procedures and services is considered a luxury. Something as simple and routine as a vaccination is not always easily attainable, which can be the battlefront against many diseases. […]
Macapa Brazil 2016 Invite
Mission to Macapa, Brazil Program development in pediatric and adult cardiology and surgery April 17th – April 29th, 2016 Brazil’s current economic and healthcare delivery […]
Nepal 2015 Mission Report
CARDIAC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NEPAL MISSION NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 4, 2015 After a stuttering start with the May 2015 mission interrupted by the massive earthquake disaster CardioStart was finally able to start the surgical mission at Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal on its return visit later in the year. This mission was not without its challenges, too. India’s political and effective trade blockade limited fuel and supply delivery to Nepal, impacting on transportation and the daily living conditions for most people in the country. A one-day strike also delayed outreach and hospital [...]
Kumasi Ghana 2016 Invite
CardioStart Mission Announcement to Kumasi, Ghana Adult Cardiac Surgical Mission & Pacemaker Implementation Program February 14-26, 2016 CardioStart International Board and International Missions Committee is proud to announce its 2016 mission to Kumasi, Ghana at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Applicants are welcome to apply at our “Volunteer Interest” form. Team selections will be made based on team needs and professional experience. […]
Dominican Republic 2016 Invite
ADULT CARDIAC & CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY MISSION SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC April 17-24, 2016 * Thank you all for your interest in this Mission. We are Fully Staffed for this mission. The International Missions Committee representing CardioStart is pleased to announce the return mission to Clinica Corazones Unidos Hospital in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This mission will focus on adult patients. […]
Nigeria 2015 Mission Report
Report of CardioStart’s Inaugural Mission to Enugu, Nigeria August 15-29, 2015 Members of CardioStart & UNTH teams together with representatives from Rotary International On August 15, 2015, 18 volunteers from 5 different countries commenced a pediatric cardiac surgical program-building effort at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. This represented the inaugural mission by CardioStart International in conjunction with the VOOM Foundation and was generously supported by Rotary International and Gift of Life. UNTH doctors practice some suturing techniques learned from the CardioStart team […]
