Our Organization
WORLD HEART CAREGIVERS is an international humanitarian, not-for-profit (NFP), non- Governmental Organization (NGO) that is focused on bringing medical care wherever needed, particularly in underserved areas and in particular cardiac care and its supporting services. The organization operates under the motto ‘No heart left behind’ and its activities are broadly guided by the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). It operates in collaboration with local Governments and/or Organizations and Academic Institutions to provide and develop locally sustainable cardiac care and supporting services that confirm to international standards. It’s activities include Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Teaching and Research.
While introducing complex treatment services the organization focuses simultaneously on prevention of cardiac disease and on the development of academic programs for teaching and research. The organization is made up of international medical and paramedical volunteers and it is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Funding for the activities of WORLD HEART CAREGIVERS is through charitable donations and from local Governments and Organizations. The organization has a corporate structure with a President and CEO, Vice President, Director, Chief Financial Officer and Project Managers and a Board of Directors. It also has a supporting advisory board. It uses approximately 2% of its financial resources for administrative purposes and 98% for its humanitarian activities. After a decade of operating around the world, WORLD HEART CAREGIVERS was incorporated as an NGO in Canada and is governed by the Canada -Not-for-profit Corporations Act. (Founders: RK Narine, A De Boeck)
OUR DEPARTMENTS AND TEAMS
Directors
Board of Directors
Kishan Narine BSc., MD, PhD, FETCS. (President)
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Foothills Medical Center
Associate Professor
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
University of Calgary
Carmelina Riccio CCP (Treasurer and Secretary)
Formerly Finance Director, Projects and Technology-Royal Dutch Shell
Formerly Supervisor of Heavy Oils Project
Shell, Canada
President and CEO, Charing Cross Capital Group
President and CEO, Cockar Motors Ltd.
Director, High Power Holdings Inc.
Director of Finance, South Pointe Toyota
Nirvani Umadat D.M.D., BSc. Dent , GPR, BSc. (Director)
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Citizen Astronaut (Project Possum), Daytona Florida.
Owner Ascent Dental Care
Co-founder BdIn.
Steve Menzies BSc, CPC (Vice President)
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists
Clinical Perfusionist
Clinical Lead Perfusion, Foothills Medical Center,
University of Calgary
Medical Operations
Medical Board
William Kent BA, MSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS
Cardiac Surgeon
Surgical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Clinical Ass. Professor
Foothills Medical Center
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
University of Calgary
Kishan Narine BSc., MD, PhD, FETCS.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Foothills Medical Center
Associate Professor
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
University of Calgary
Consultant Anaesthesiologist
Cardiac Anaesthesia
Foothills Medical Center
University of Calgary
Assistant Professor
Head of Cardiac Intensive Care
Foothills Medical Center
University of Calgary
Alberta, Canada
Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiac Transplantation
Ventricular Assist and Mechanical Circulatory Support
Division Head, Cardiac Surgery
University Hospitals Leuven
Professor
KU Leuven , Belgium (Catholic University Leuven)
Pediatric Cardiologist
Division Head, Pediatric Cardiology
University Hospitals Leuven
Professor
KU Leuven, Belgium (Catholic University Leuven)
Professor
Anesthesia for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
Anesthesia for congenital cardiac surgery,
Anesthesia for transplant surgery
University Hospitals Leuven
KU Leuven, Belgium (Catholic University Leuven)
Professor
Intensive Care Medicine
Head Cardiac Pediatric ICU
Director ECMO and Ventricular Assist Devices
University Hospitals Leuven
KU Leuven, Belgium.( catholic University Leuven)
Nursing Board
Cardiac Intensive Care Nursing
Manager
Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
Foothills Medical Center
University of Calgary
Cardiac Intensive Care Nursing
Foothills Medical Center
Graduate Student
University of Calgary
Perioperative Certified Nurse (Univ. of Alberta)
Canadian Perioperative Nurses Certification.
Alberta College of Nursing
CVOR Nursing
Foothills Medical center
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
University of Calgary
International Humanitarian Volunteer (International Children’s Heart Foundation, Gift of Life International)
Robin Edwards MRC (UofC),CCNP,BSc(N).
Perioperative Certified Nurse Nurse
Cardiovascular Operative Room Nursing
Foothills Medical Center
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
International Humanitarian Volunteer (Medicos En Accion)
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Mark Harbora, BScN (Hons.), MN, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Intensive Care
Nurse Practitioner
Adult Cardiac Nursing
Perfusion Board
Dale Wist B.Sc (Kinesiology), CCP (USA), CPC (CAN)
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists
Clinical Perfusionist
Foothills Medical Center
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Kevin Dykes BSc., CCP (USA), CPC (CAN)
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists
Clinical Perfusionist
Foothills Medical Center
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Clinical Engineer
Foothills Medical Center
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Steve Menzies BSc, CPC (Vice President)
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists
Clinical Perfusionist
Clinical Lead Perfusion, Foothills Medical Center,
University of Calgary
Respiratory Tech Board
Respiratory Therapist, Anaesthesia
Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant
College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA)
Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
Foothills Medical Center
University of Calgary
Certified Clinical Anaesthesia Assistant
Canadian Association of Respiratory Therapists
College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA)
Foothills Medical center
Calgary, Alberta
Administration
General Manager
Foothills Medical Center
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Trips Coordinator
Paralegal Assistant
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
International Coordinator
Hanne David Bs, MS(Econ)
Business Process Analyst
Fluvius Flanders( Oil and Gas , Belgium)
Melle, Belgium
Melle , Belgium
Research Coordinator
BioStatician
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Website Management and Host
BioStatician
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Finance and Audit
Formerly Finance Director, Projects and Technology-Royal Dutch Shell
Formerly Supervisor of Heavy Oils Project
Shell, Canada
Fundraising
Financial Planner
IIROC (Industry Investment Regulatory Organization of Canada
Formerly Finance Director, Projects and Technology-Royal Dutch Shell
Formerly Supervisor of Heavy Oils Project
Shell, Canada
President and CEO, Charing Cross Capital Group
President and CEO, Cockar Motors Ltd.
Director, High Power Holdings Inc.
Director of Finance, South Pointe Toyota
Spokesperson
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists
Clinical Perfusionist
Clinical Lead Perfusion, Foothills Medical Center,
University of Calgary
Ambassadors
Astrid De Boeck BSc. , MSc, MSc(Eng.). PhD. (Founding Member)
MD Candidate
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Realtor
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Coordinator
Registered Nurse
St. Paul’s Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Coordinators
Projects Coordinators
Cardiac Intensive Care Nursing
Manager
Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
Foothills Medical Center
University of Calgary
Perioperative Certified Nurse (Univ. of Alberta)
Canadian Perioperative Nurses Certification.
Alberta College of Nursing
CVOR Nursing
Foothills Medical center
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
University of Calgary
International Humanitarian Volunteer (International Children’s Heart Foundation, Gift of Life International)
Intensive Care
Head, Pediatric Intensive Care
Hospital Dr. Alejandro Davila Bolanos
Managua, Nicaragua
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Foothills Medical Center
Associate Professor
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
University of Calgary
Leisha Naphin (PRE, POST OPERATIVE WARD CARE)
Nurse Practitioner
Adult Cardiac Nursing
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists
Clinical Perfusionist
Clinical Lead Perfusion, Foothills Medical Center,
University of Calgary
MISSION STATEMENT
We Are An Expert Network Of Volunteers With One Mission: Accessible Cardiac Surgical Care For All
