Heart Institute of the Caribbean explained

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]}

Notes and References

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