Heart Institute of the Caribbean

The Heart Institute of the Caribbean is a cardiac hospital and care institute on the island of Jamaica, specializing in cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, and cardiovascular surgery.[1]

The Heart Institute was founded in 2005 by cardiologist Ernest Madu.[2] Headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, the Heart Institute of the Caribbean also operates additional branches in Mandeville, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios.[3] In 2018, the Heart Institute established the first cardiac intensive care unit and heart surgery operating theatre on the island of Jamaica.[4][5]

In 2017 the hospital was awarded the "International Service Award" from the American College of Cardiology.[6][7]

References
  1. "The Heart Institute of the Caribbean". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2014-10-31. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  2. "Penn Center for Global Health Announces Inaugural Global Health Champion Award Winner - Penn Medicine". www.pennmedicine.org. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  3. "Heart Institute adding new wing, national network of heart stations". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  4. "Heart Institute to open Jamaica's first and only intensive care unit". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2017-02-22. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  5. "Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) to open Jamaica's first Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU)". PRWeb. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  6. "Heart Institute boosts staff, positions as regional care centre". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  7. GmbH, finanzen net. "Heart Institute Founder Receives Prestigious Distinguished Award From The American College Of Cardiology". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
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