I have the absolute privilege of being the General Manager of Open Heart International. I am responsible for the Australian business operations including marketing, fundraising and governance strategies. I travel occasionally with the teams; they can't have all the fun without me!

May 15

Ange Walks Out Of ICU

Ange, a cardiac patient, is out of ICU and on track for a full recovery.

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May 15

Tuesday Update From Suzanne

Nursing is a privileged position. Patients and their families let us into their lives for a short time and we know so much more about them than they know about us.

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May 15

Welcome To The Operating Theatres

Insight into the operating theatres and surgical teams during the Rwandan Open Heart International trip.

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May 15

A Thought For The Parents

While the focus of Open Heart International is on the cardiac patients, the families and parents of these patients carry the stress and worry.

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May 15

More Fun On The Ward

The cardiac patients are recovering well and there is plenty of fun to be had on the ward!

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May 15

Spare Circuit Board For A Defibrilator Anyone?

Sometimes equipment can not be fixed and a solution needs to be found to continue the life saving work.

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May 15

What It’s All About – Changing Lives

Insight into how heart conditions affect the quality of life of those suffering and the difference surgery makes.

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May 15

Caring For your Community Rwandan Style

Community spirit in Rwanda is fostered through community service work.

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May 15

A Flying Visit

Sometimes Open Heart International isn't the only event taking place at the King Faisal Hospital.

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May 15

Our Bubbly First Patient, Out Of ICU And On To The Ward

This post is by Steve Woods, Rwanda Team Blogger. Muhamuda needed less than 24 hours in the ICU, and is now happy (with her relieved Mum) out on the ward.

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