This week marks our first anniversary as Novick Cardiac Alliance, though our team has been working together for many years. Our new video shows you a little about where we have been and what we have been up to… And we are only just getting started – Join us! Donate financially or Volunteer with us and help to show …
I am sure you remember the childhood story of the Ugly Duckling who was constantly reminded of his physical shortcomings as he grew up. Children with single ventricle defects remind me of this story of the Ugly duckling who grows up to be a beautiful swan. Unlike most of us, who have two ventricles, children …
Lacy Volunteered on our recent trip to Nizhny in Russia. I’ve always wanted to do some type of volunteer work and this organization really caught my attention because they strive to educate and support hospitals and staff about pediatric cardiac care around the world.” I’ve been a PICU/CICU nurse for seven years now and I …
David is 15 months old and has been fighting to survive against all odds. David was born in Nigeria, which is a country without a pediatric cardiac surgery programme. Children in Nigeria who need a heart operation have to wait until a foreign team visits their country and hope that they are put on the …
For the longest time, we just knew Mayar as the girl with the fancy hair. With long hours to spend in the ward waiting for her shot at heart surgery, her mother had lots of time to sit on the edge of the hospital bed, brushing out Mayar’s hair, and creating endless combinations of braids and …
Imagine working in a hospital where the sound of nearby gunfire is a daily occurrence. Where equipment and supplies are rationed and nothing is thrown in the bin ever. Where nurses have to make their own sterilising solution and alcohol hand-wash. Where nursing autonomy is greater than in most other healthcare settings – nurses have full …
So what was it like to be the first American-based pediatric cardiac team in Tehran, Iran since 1979? Wonderful people, incredible hospitality, eager to learn new techniques and protocols for the care of their children with heart disease and guess what? Not one anti-American word spoken to us the entire trip, amazed? Shouldn’t be because …
Ayat was born with a heart defect. Within minutes of her birth, trained specialists were at her side caring for her. After discussing Ayat’s condition, the doctors decided to operate on her twice: a partial correction immediately and a full repair after 6 months. Ayat did well through both surgeries, doctors have cared for her …
By Christine Motschman Wanner Dedicated to my heart warriors Ellie and Kurtis! Why do I travel and volunteer in some of the most “undesirable” tourist destinations in the world on my vacation time? It is difficult to pinpoint the exact reason why I chose to take time from my busy life to “vacation” Tobruk, Libya, …
Libyan children are under threat from all sides, but you can help us protect them. Take two minutes to donate toward saving and serving a child by clicking here.
