Surgeons of Hope strives to create a world in which every infant and child with a damaged heart has an equal opportunity to receive life-saving surgery.
New York, San Jose & Managua
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We at Surgeon of Hope appreciate fathers who provide unconditional love, safety and care to their children. We remember and honor all the fathers of the children who have received life-saving heart operations from the skilled hands of our volunteer surgeons.
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And let's remember little Edgar, an infant who received vital surgery from Dr. Glenn. Edgar's congenital heart defect required immediate attention, and we are thrilled to report that his procedure went smoothly. Edgar is now on the path to a healthier future!
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Mission Update! 📷
We're excited to share the inspiring stories of two brave young patients from our May mission in Mexico City.
Meet Santiago, a spirited four-year-old who underwent a life-changing surgery performed by Dr. Fontan.
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Our newest team member: Diana Chinchilla 📷
We are thrilled to announce that Diana Chinchilla has joined Surgeons of Hope as our new Operations and Missions Director! Diana's expertise in fundraising diversity, storytelling, and audience engagement will help us with our goals
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We are highlighting Dr. Franciele Regiane Rohden from the General Pediatric Hospital “Niños de Acosta Ñu” in Paraguay. In 2023, Dr. Rohden completed a six-month training in Pediatric Cardiovascular Imaging at the Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital in Madrid, Spain.
Let’s explore the diagnostic methods that play a crucial role in identifying congenital heart diseases (CHDs), which are structural heart issues present from birth. Early detection is a critical factor in improving heart health.
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Did you know that the development of prosthetic heart valves in the 1960s revolutionized the treatment of congenital heart defects (CHDs)?
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You might be happy to know that dark chocolate is not only delicious, but also good for your heart! Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are antioxidants that can lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the heart and brain.
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Did you know that the first artificial heart, the Jarvik-7, was implanted in a human in 1982?
Dr. Denton Cooley led the surgical team, and the device was designed by Dr. Robert Jarvik.
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Dr. Maude Elizabeth Abbott was a pioneering Canadian physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the study of congenital heart disease. Dr. Abbott’s groundbreaking work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries laid the foundation of understanding CHD.
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From our mission in Mexico City, we’re excited to share the progress we’ve made! we have returned with much to report back! As we await our team’s detailed report, stay tuned for updates in the coming posts.
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