14-year-old Woodyson is one of 38 HCA patients in who shows incredible responsibility and maturity by taking care of his implanted artificial heart valve. He regularly tests his own blood with a fingerprick; takes... facebook.com/haiticardiac/p…

We’re pleased to share that for the first time, two of our Haitian kids have had successful valve-replacement surgery in India! Why India? Because the country’s top hospitals have similarly high-quality outcomes... facebook.com/19923900023446…

These are just a few of the 14 children who had successful, life-saving heart surgery last week in Haiti through a fantastic multi-organization partnership. This is a preview of the vision of the future: Haitian... facebook.com/haiticardiac/p…

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Watch this video to hear Berthony tell his story in his own words - another life renewed thanks to a fantastic partnership with Edwards Lifesciences! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjb3ag…

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For the Creole-speakers who follow our work - here is one of our heart-surgery survivors telling her own story! facebook.com/haiticardiac/p…

The civil unrest in Haiti has made it more challenging to do our work, but our team and our partners continue to navigate roadblocks (literal and otherwise) to get patients the help they need. Here is our own Kessy Acceme explaining the situation on... cbc.ca/player/play/14…

Three very brave - and very tired - young men and women making their way through the Qatar airport en route to India for heart surgery!

This is what our work is all about - Josue went from surviving a risky surgery for a life-threatening heart condition four years ago, to graduating at the top of his college class this morning - and now he's getting ready to be part of Haiti's future!

1/2 Any amount of effort ended with Woodyson, age 14, being exhausted and out of breath. His mother took him to the hospital many times, but it became harder to keep him healthy. Woodyson needed a difficult surgery. #Haiti #PediatricCardiology

Woodyson's surgery was very difficult, but doctors succeeded in implanting two mechanical valves. His heart slowly regained the function it had lost while he was sick, and he gained weight and strength. #Haiti #PediatricCardiology

Woodyson now takes daily blood thinner to manage his mechanical valves, and tests his own blood regularly. And his life is now in front of him. #Haiti #PediatricCardiology

(3/4) “I want to be a nurse so I can help other kids with heart issues.” After surgery, Guerline’s heart struggled to recover and she spent several weeks on life support. Slowly, however, her heart started to respond. Guerline is now back in school and planning her future. #Haiti

(1/4) “I didn’t understand why I kept feeling weaker.” Guerline, age 8, was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. Her mother was told she had two or three years to live. #Haiti #Pediatrics

(2/4) “I prayed for a miracle.” Guerline was hospitalised more than twenty times. HCA knew surgery would be risky, but knew it would be her only chance. #Haiti #Pediatrics

The recent tragic events in Haiti have impacted our team and our patients, but we're continuing forward. Read more: haiticardiac.org/haiti-update

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