VOOM Foundation recently signed memorandums of understanding with three teaching hospitals to deliver education and training to cardiac medical teams in Nigeria. The three institutions, The Univeristy of Nigeira Teaching Hospital in Enugu, Lagos State Teaching Hospital in Lagos and The Univeristy of Calabar Teaching Hospital in Calabar have all
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VOOM U.K. Team Arrives and Begins Children’s Surgery
The Voom Foundation pediatric open-heart mission team from the United Kingdom has arrived in Enugu, Nigeria, and began surgery at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital. Led by pediatric heart surgeon, Dr. Ikenna Omeje, the volunteer team will work diligently throughout the week to address Nigeira’s sickest children. Completing the
Leaving Her Mark On the World – Volunteer/Elizabeth Hust
“I’m a third generation nurse. My family has a long history of caring for people and giving back to our communities.” said Elizabeth Hust who will be joining VOOM Foundation open-heart medical mission to Nigeria in December. Elizabeth will be serving as a cardiac ICU nurse and will be
Volunteer Spotlight – Lindsey Duvall
VOOM Foundation welcomes back Lindsey Duvall who will be joining our team once again in December for her second open-heart medical mission to Nigeria! Lindsey is a perfusionist who will be serving a dual role as a mentor to perfusionist in training Ms. Roaya Braqa from Midwestern University in the
VOOM Foundation Welcomes Public Health Intern – Madison Verzwyvelt
Madison is a senior at Texas A&M University majoring in Public Health with a minor in business. She is passionate about serving others in the community in terms of providing people with necessary health care. Following graduation, she hopes to attend Texas A&M for 2 more years and obtain a
Global Development Internships Now Available
Looking to get some invaluable international business experience while improving your resume and employability at the same time? Sign up to intern for VOOM Foundation’s international development program and gain meaningful experience in corporate & individual development, marketing & social media, events and grant-writing. For more information email shawn@voomfoundation.org or
“Life of Service” – Major Michael Singer Raises Funds for VOOM
On January 5, 2018, Major Michael Singer will be celebrating his retirement from the United States Army after 30 years of service to his country. Michael assisted in 367 cases as a cardiac perfusionist in the U.S. Army and has an extensive list of cardiac skills acquired during his duty.
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Partners Make a Difference
VOOM Foundation is so blessed…. the lord is looking down on us as we are currently in Nigeria performing our open-heart mission. Thank you to Project Save for collecting and shipping much needed medical supplies!