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As we begin a new year, it’s a time to reflect on how the past year has shaped us in our missions. Thanks to the help of our volunteers, throughout 2016 we accomplished 7 missions and over 60 successful surgeries! This year took us back to the Dominican Republic, Nepal, and Ghana to strengthen the programs that we helped to start, as well as to new locations in Brazil and Honduras to start new pediatric heart surgery programs. Though we celebrate entering our 30th year with over 75 medical [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-05T13:47:19-05:00February 5th, 2017|Recent News|0 Comments

Yves Durandy

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of a dear friend. Yves secured his PhD in medicine at the famous Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI) in 1979. Following this he had medical and perfusion-related experience in many prestigious French hospitals. He conducted pioneering technical advances in pediatric cardiac surgery, in cardio-respiratory management and for improved management of several types of complications. His innovative ideas were also pivotal in the development of normo-thermic techniques for complex cardiac procedures. During his career, he was involved in several [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:14:25-05:00December 2nd, 2016|Recent News|0 Comments

Latest Container Shipment

Great Job Volunteers!! This past season we have managed to send not one, but TWO shipments FULL of medical supplies to be donated abroad! First in August, our amazing team in Tampa, Fl, packaged and sent off a 40 foot container full of lifesaving equipment, a balloon pump and an echo machine to Dhulikhel, Nepal. Then in November our amazing team in Eugene, OR followed with an additional 40 foot container on its way to Lagos, Nigeria! [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:14:26-05:00December 2nd, 2016|Recent News|0 Comments

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. […]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:14:30-05:00February 7th, 2016|Blog1, News, Nigeria, Recent News|0 Comments

Nepal Update

WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Here at CardioStart we not only analyze our performance on our patients but also, what did we leave behind? We bring in medical staff from all over the world as part of our team, and together we aim to leave behind the ability to move forth after we leave, and to teach others how to advance the care they give. And for that, nothing gives us a higher honor than to hear that we not only affected the lives of the patients we were able to see, but also the hospitals and [...]

By Janine Henson|2015-08-04T21:42:32-04:00August 4th, 2015|Nepal, News, Recent News|0 Comments

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Halifax Health surgeon talks about treating Nepal disaster victims A schoolgirl gives Dr. Farkas bunny ears. CardioStart International provided 13 tents to replace a school destroyed by the earthquakes. By Jim Haug jim.haug@news-jrnl.com Published: Monday, June 8, 2015 at 3:36 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 8, 2015 at 3:48 p.m. Dr. Emily Farkas, a thoracic surgeon at Halifax Health, has experienced earthquakes in California and has traveled to many developing countries to provide medical treatment. None of that prepared her for a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Kathmandu [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:14:40-05:00June 14th, 2015|Homepage Featured, Nepal, News, Recent News|0 Comments

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Congratulations to Dr. Aubyn Marath for a successful interview on Health Matters, a segment on WTTA Great 38! Dr. Marath, founder of CardioStart, went on air to answer some frequently asked questions on the lifesaving missions of CardioStart, as well as explaining what you can do to help! Watch the videos below to learn more.

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:14:40-05:00May 29th, 2015|Homepage Featured, News, Recent News|0 Comments

Nepal Mission 2015 Update!

On April 25, 2015 a massive earthquake, registering at 7.8, struck Nepal outside of Kathamandu, with aftershocks rippling as far as to Pakistan and Bangladesh. This powerful earthquake demolished a great deal of the country and many people are in dire need. As CardioStart International was already scheduled to be there on a mission, we will continue our humanitarian efforts, and provide heart related medical care as well as emergency medical relief for the affected people. Due to the situation, many aspects of the mission have now changed. […]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:14:41-05:00May 9th, 2015|Blog1, Nepal, News, Recent News|0 Comments

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Sunday , April 26, 2015 Holloway Park and Nature Preserve, 2402 Holloway Park Dr., Lakeland, Fl. 33812 The 5k & 10k courses can be seen at: www.hollowaypark.org/cross-country. This event is sponsored by CardioStart International to help the Lecanto High School IB Med-Share Club send donations overseas. Pre-registration: Go to RunSignup.com and enter med-share 5k or click this link RunSignup.com/Race/FL/LakeLand/MedShare5K10K. Event Day Schedule: 7:30-8:40 a.m. - Packet pickup and race day registration 8:45 a.m. - Med Share 5K/10K 9:45 a.m. - Awards Pre-registration: (mail in or on line) - $20 adults; [...]

By Janine Henson|2017-02-01T22:14:41-05:00March 5th, 2015|Blog1, Homepage Featured, Recent News|0 Comments

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Second Annual CardioStart Fishing Tournament April 17, 2015 CardioStart will host its second annual fishing tournament leaving from the Hula Bay Restaurant, 5200 West Tyson Avenue, Tampa, Florida. The tournament will be led by local expert and TV personality Captain Sergio Atanes. The fishing tournament will CardioStart an opportunity to promote humanitarian missions, provide free heart surgery and medical service to children and adults in developing countries. CardioStart volunteers teach local doctors and nurses advanced cardiac care, improving outcomes and saving lives. […]