Global Volunteer Healthcare: international medical missions bringing heart surgeries, medical education and supplies to underserved areas
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Jun 7
CardioStart is heading to Guayaquil, Ecuador, for a Pediatric Cardiac Mission, October 3-10, 2026. We’re seeking medical volunteers to help provide lifesaving care for children with congenital heart disease🫀🇪🇨 Further details and volunteer: cardiostart.org/ecuador2026/
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Jun 3
World Heart Rhythm Week is here! ❤️Join Arrhythmia Alliance in raising awareness of heart rhythm disorders, sharing patient stories, and encouraging early action for better heart health🫀@HeartRhythm_US @AtrialFib_US #WHRW2026 #ArrhythmiaAwareness #HeartHealth
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May 27
These are the faces of hope. During CardioStart's recent mission to the Dominican Republic, each of these children received life-changing cardiac care. Their strength inspires us—and reminds us why this work matters.❤️ #DominicanRepublic #GlobalCardiacHealth #VolunteerHeartCare
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May 24
Honoring those who gave everything this Memorial Day. Their sacrifice reminds us why every heartbeat matters. At CardioStart, we carry that mission forward by saving lives around the world.
#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #CardioStart
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May 19
From 🇧🇷 to 🇨🇩, hope is in every heartbeat ❤️
“Hope to the Hearts of Congo” is changing lives—and we’re proud to partner with @ThoracicSurgFnd to make it happen. Moments of joy from the past weeks ⬇️✨ #globalheartcare
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May 15
So special to get this update from Aisha 💛 We first shared her story last July, and her progress continues to inspire us every month. A powerful reminder of resilience and what’s possible.
#GlobalHeartHealth #RHD #INRMonitoring #CoagSense
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May 10
Every child deserves a healthy chance at life. This Mother’s Day, CardioStart honors the moms who never give up. Give in honor of your mother and help mend a child’s future. Donate: mendingkids.org/thankyou.htm… #MothersDay #MendingKids #HonorYourMom #GiveHope
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May 6
It’s Perfusionist Week, and CardioStart is proud to spotlight Mark Napoli, CCP, LP~a longtime volunteer, board member, and leader in cardiovascular perfusion. Thank you, Mark, and to perfusionists everywhere for the life-saving work you do. ❤️ #perfusionweek2026
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May 5
CardioStart is returning to Egypt 🇪🇬 July 30–Aug 7, 2026 Nile of Hope Hospital, Alexandria. Focusing on complex pediatric cardiac cases, advanced care, and growing patient needs—alongside Dr. Sameh Said and local partners. Click to volunteer: cardiostart.org/volunteer-in…
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May 1
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At CardioStart, we know healing goes beyond the heart~it includes the mind, too. This month, let’s raise awareness, support one another, and remind everyone that mental health matters. 💚
#MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone
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Apr 27
LAST THREE DAYS TO VOTE!! Visit mygivingcircle.org/cardiosta… and cast a vote for CardioStart!! SPRING has SPRUNG and every vote helps! The voting link is also in our profile bio #mygivingcircle #nonprofit #globalcardiaccare #volunteerheartsurgery #cardiacmission
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Apr 22
CardioStart delivered its 12th container of lifesaving supplies to Ukraine 🇺🇦in partnership with Oregon-based D.A.W.N. ~With hospitals and resources depleted, this support helps with critical emergency care. We are committed to compassionate, unbiased aid where it’s needed most.
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Apr 10
Happy birthday to our President, Janine Henson! 🎉
Your leadership and heart continue to make a global impact through CardioStart. ❤️🌍
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Apr 4
April is Stress Awareness Month, a reminder to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself. Small steps like rest, movement, and asking for support can make a big difference. #StressAwarenessMonth #SelfCare #MentalWellness @American_Heart
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Mar 30
To the doctors saving lives, solving the impossible, and showing up every day—CardioStart says thank you for everything you do. 🩺❤️ #NationalDoctorsDay
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Mar 23
The educational & humanitarian pillars of @ThoracicSurgFnd are making the impossible possible in the Congo 🇨🇩🩵#globalcardiaccare #volunteerheartsurgery @STS_CTsurgery @EdwardsLifesci
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Mar 21
No cardiac surgery is currently available anywhere in the DRC. CardioStart and Université de Lubumbashi are working to change that. Thanks to @EdwardsLifesci Foundation & @ThoracicSurgFnd for making the impossible possible ⚡️🌍 #globalcardiaccare #volunteerheartsurgery
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Mar 15
CardioStart’s impact in action: A former trainee, Devkota Nirmala, returned to her hometown in Nepal to train local providers in echocardiography, helping identify serious heart conditions and expand cardiac care in an underserved community.
#GlobalHeartHealth #TrainTheTrainer
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Mar 15
CardioStart patient Antonio Hernandez urgently needed a new pacemaker-defibrillator. Thanks to Biotronik CEO Dr. Alexander Uhl and the Heartcare Dominicana Foundation, he received a lifesaving replacement—many caring hands kept him alive. #globalheartcare
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Mar 8
International Women’s Day celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements and calls us to close gender gaps and advance equality for all. Honor those before us, uplift those beside us, and invest in the next generation of leaders.
#InternationalWomensDay
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