Permanent pediatric cardiac surgery at Arturo Grullon Children's Hospital, DR (PROGRAMA LATIDOS)

Location: Santiago Dominican Republic
Organization: International Children's Heart Foundation, Rodriguez, Humberto

Project Focus: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Diagnosis of Cardiac Disease, Treatment of Cardiac Disease (Non-surgical), Prevention of Cardiac Disease, Enhance Existing Center, Educate Teams of Professionals (in country), Need Equipment, Need Disposables/Supplies, Need MD Professional Support, Need Non-MD Professional Support

Project Description: provide vanguard technology in pediatric cardiac surgery care and management for the poor kids of Dominican Republic (Cibao Region, >400/year) as form local personnel to solve their own problems in a short time, supporting a permanent program already started.

Contact: Sandy McMahan, William M. Novick, M.S.,M.D.