Director OR Nursing & Co-Founder at The William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance - Memphis, TN, US
The Novick Cardiac Alliance is committed to bringing sustainable healthcare solutions to children with cardiac disease in the developing world. We are dedicated to improving the skills, knowledge, technology and experience of local health care providers in regions of the world without access to quality Pediatric Cardiac Care. We aim to provide comprehensive care to all children with congenital or acquired heart disease regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, political ideation, genetic factors or economic means. Our vision is that in the future all children with heart disease, no matter where they are born, will be able to receive the medical and surgical care they require to live a long and healthy life.What we do: CollaborateWith Governments, Health Ministries and Humanitarian Organizations to provide total cardiac care to children in developing countries.EducateLocal health-care professionals and work with their educational institutions to improve the standard of training and care provided to children with Heart disease.SustainOur goal is for our partner hospital to develop independence over time and to have them operate on and care for the children without us. We commit to maintaining professional relationships with those hospitals and personnel well into the future.Where do we do it?We go to any country that extends an invitation to us and will work with our partners regardless of race, religion or political ideology.