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Ernest Madu: Global Health Champion Award

The Center for Global Health in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania honored Ernest Madu, chairman and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean, with its first annual Global Health Champion Award. Dr. Madu was presented with the award on September 15.

HIC launches Masters of Medicine Conference with exclusive screening of The M Factor, highlighting women’s health and menopause awareness

The event will feature the documentary screening, followed by an insightful panel discussion on the realities of perimenopause and menopause, and their profound impacts on women’s health, careers, and overall well-being. The discussion will be moderated by Dr Dainia Baugh, chair of the HIC Foundation and internist & menopause specialist, HIC alongside Rose Tavares-Finson, a certified health and fitness professional.

Heart Institute of the Caribbean to host five-day medical mission

The Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) is embarking on a new medical mission in collaboration with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) to provide several medical services and procedures free of cost for patients in need.

Heart Institute gifts $70m in cardiovascular services to Jamaicans

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and disability in Jamaica, accounting for thousands of deaths and disability annually plus thousands of lost hours in productivity. The adverse impact of cardiovascular diseases on the health and economic fortunes of Jamaicans have become more acute because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HIC Save A Life Programme – A bold initiative against cardiovascular disease

SOMETIMES IT is difficult to prioritise heart health because the threat does not feel tangible or immediate, and the prevention efforts can mean overhauling your lifestyle. Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making healthy choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, including coronary heart disease, the most common type.

Heart Institute welcomes courtesy calls by US, Cuban officials

Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) Chairman Dr Ernest Madu is touting recent visits to the medical facility by representatives of the US and Cuban governments as indicative of the institution’s approach to building partnerships and its intent to continue impacting the region through high-quality cardiovascular care.

The Challenges of Impelmenting High Quality Healthcare in Jamaica

The demand for effective care for cardiovascular diseases will exert major economic pressure on health systems in developing countries in the years ahead and will further threaten social order and structures in these countries, unless innovative and ingenious approaches are identified to sustainably mitigate the circumstances.

Heart Institute Founder Receives Prestigious Distinguished Award From The American College Of Cardiology

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) Founder and CEO, Dr. Ernest Madu recently accepted the prestigious 2017 American College of Cardiology (ACC) International Service Award at the Convocation of the College’s 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, DC, March 19, 2017. Dr. Madu is the first and only Cardiologist from the Caribbean to receive this honor.

Ernest Madu to deliver keynote at Uni of Colorado med school graduation

Professor Ernest Madu will be the keynote speaker for the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Hooding and Oath Ceremony on May 20, 2024. As founder and chairman of Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) Professor Madu brings a wealth of expertise and global recognition to this prestigious event.

Jamaican doctor in World’s 100 most influential people in healthcare

Internationally recognised cardiologist and Founder and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC), Dr Ernest Madu, was named by Grupo Mídia as one of the world’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare at its awards ceremony held recently in Dusseldorf, Germany, during MEDICA 2017 – the world’s largest medical tradeshow.

University of Colorado Medical School graduates urged to ‘Imagine, dream, give’

Madu, who was the keynote speaker at the recent School of Medicine’s Hooding and Oath Ceremony encouraged the graduates to face the challenges of the world and strive to make a difference as, “you have emerged victorious, and we celebrate you today”.

The 30 Most Influential People in Public Health

Public health is a broad topic that envelopes a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, environmental health, occupational health and safety, community health, behavioral and mental health, infectious disease, and more. With the aim of promoting and protecting health, public health professionals many times are working behind the scenes involved in work such as leading organizations,

One-stop cardiac care

JAMAICA now has its first heart hospital at the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) in St Andrew, which is dedicated to improving the outcome for patients with cardiovascular disease in Jamaica and the Caribbean region.

Masters of Medicine Summit Welcome Reception

The Heart Institute of the Caribbean kicked off the third staging of its annual Masters of Medicine Summit with a fabulous cocktail reception at the Courtleigh Hotel & Suites on Wednesday, September 14. Over 40 experts and professionals impacting health-care delivery and access, regionally and internationally, gathered for an evening of tasty fare, libations, laughter and light conversation ahead of the following morning’s conference at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel.

Democratising health Care

The Heart institute of the Caribbean (HIC) , along with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), is preparing and planning to treat hundreds of Jamaican citizens by offering free comprehensive medical care that includes surgeries, routine health care, vision and others services to the local populations

Dr Ernest Madu’s shining example for the Government

Word of Heart Institute of the Caribbean’s (HIC) planned multimillion-dollar expansion on Sunday was a respite after a week of bad news for the country.

Dr Ernest Madu named one of the most influential people in healthcare

Internationally recognised cardiologist and founder and chief executive officer of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC), Dr Ernest Madu, was named by Grupo Midia among the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare at its awards ceremony held recently in Dusseldorf, Germany, at MEDICA 2017, the world’s largest medical trade show.

Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) to open Jamaica's first Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Kingston, Jamaica (PRWEB) February 21, 2017 — The Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) has announced the opening of an ultra-modern, fully equipped cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) dedicated to the care of heart patients. The six bed high acuity unit at HIC, all private rooms, will be complemented with a 20 bed cardiac telemetry unit and will be the first and only such service in Jamaica dedicated to the care of heart patients.

An interview with Dr Ernest Madu

Dr Ernest Madu is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean Ltd. Prior to his role at the Heart Institute, Dr Madu was on the faculty of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He is an expert in non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostics, with broad training and experience in all areas of cardiovascular diagnosis. He has advanced training in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology and is versatile in advanced cardiac imaging modalities.

Penn Center for Global Health Announces Inaugural Global Health Champion Award Winner

PHILADELPHIA — The Center for Global Health in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to honor Ernest Madu, MD, chairman and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean with its first annual Global Health Champion Award. Madu was presented with the award on Thursday, Sept. 15 as part of a celebration for Penn’s newly launched Center for Global Health.

Heart Institute of the Caribbean CEO acknowledged for philanthropic work

From Jamaica Observer

MADU… although there have been significant advances in medical technology globally, the developing world has been left behind

FOUNDER and CEO of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) Dr Ernest Madu was named by Grupo Mídia among the 100 most influential people in health care at its awards ceremony held recently in Dusseldorf, Germany.