International Perfusion Association

Category: Missions

IPA Mission Tanzania

Cardiac Institute in Tanzania: An Unforgettable Experience Empowered by the IPA Mission Scholarship

Joining a CardioStart mission to the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Tanzania provided an invaluable experience in delivering cardiac care in a low-resource setting. Supported by an International Perfusion Association (IPA) scholarship, I coordinated logistics, collected patient data, and collaborated with a global team of medical professionals. This experience highlighted the critical need for cardiac care in underserved regions and deepened my commitment to contributing to similar missions in the future.

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Mission Ecuador

Be the Heartbeat of Hope: Join Us in Saving Lives in Loja, Ecuador

The International Perfusion Association (IPA) will launch a mission trip to Loja, Ecuador, in June 2025 to provide life-saving cardiac surgeries. Led by Dr. Lacy Harville, the team will perform surgeries at Hospital Clínica San Agustín to help those who cannot afford them. Financial constraints and the need for local resources, such as home-monitoring devices for patients with mechanical prosthetic implants, drive the urgency for donations to support this mission.

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Honduras Mission Summary

IPA Honduras Mission with Duke Health and Mass General

Our Honduras Mission team, in collaboration with Duke University and Harvard (Mass General), successfully completed a cardiac surgery mission trip in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Thirty-two clinicians volunteered to perform surgeries on 38 patients, including 15 children, with highly positive outcomes. This mission was supported by local partners, financial backers, and various companies providing essential resources. The trip highlights the profound impact of collaborative efforts in providing critical healthcare to underserved communities.

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Pascotto Team

Robert D. Pascotto Mission Scholarship

The International Perfusion Association (IPA) has established the Dr. Robert Pascotto Scholarship in his honor. This scholarship, funded annually with $12,000 by the IPA, aims to support students wishing to participate in mission trips. It offers up to $3,000 for mission trip expenses to each recipient, encouraging participation in cardiac surgery missions and fostering a culture of philanthropy in healthcare.

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