What We Do
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Develop In-Country Partnerships
For over a decade, our founders and dedicated volunteers have worked diligently to build strong relationships with our Vietnamese colleagues, including government officials, hospitals, health care professionals, and essential support staff. These trusted partnerships have become the foundation of our work, giving us great confidence in both the quality of the surgeries being performed and the long-term sustainability of our surgery sponsorship program.
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Sponsor Life-Saving Surgeries
Vietnam faces a long and growing waiting list of individuals in need of life-altering cardiac surgery, especially among patients who cannot afford the cost of care. Healing Hearts Vietnam helps reduce this burden by sponsoring surgeries for families in need. We are proud to direct 100% of donations designated for surgeries to this mission: over 80% of funds support children under the age of 18, with up to 20% allocated to adults in need.
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Medical Education and Skills Training
Dr. Forsberg, Dr. Hoyt, and many other healthcare professionals have delivered lectures and led procedural workshops for medical staff at our partner hospitals across Vietnam. These educational sessions have covered a wide range of topics, including airway management, advanced cardiac imaging, and various aspects of pediatric cardiology. Our medical education team has served in multiple regions throughout the country. One of our greatest privileges has been the reciprocal exchange of knowledge—learning from our Vietnamese colleagues as we teach alongside them.
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Conduct Medical Screening Clinics
In collaboration with medical personnel from our partner hospitals, we plan and participate in health screening clinics for schoolchildren and community members. Our physicians and volunteers work alongside Vietnamese partners to deliver medical care to underserved regions. These clinics have taken place in areas such as the Mekong Delta and Bình Định Province in Central Vietnam. Through medical screenings and the use of portable cardiac ultrasound, we have been able to identify numerous patients in need of life-saving surgical intervention.
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Patient Visitation and Family Wellness
We conduct both in-hospital and in-home wellness visits to support patients following surgery. These visits, often led by the founders and long-time trusted friends of Healing Hearts Vietnam, not only help confirm that patients are receiving effective follow-up care but also foster lasting relationships rooted in compassion and trust. Each visit is an opportunity to check in on the patient’s physical recovery, emotional well-being, and community support, ensuring holistic, ongoing care and support.
