Dr. Pat Come has been a member of Team Heart for over 8 years, participating in 8 missions as the cardiologist for the screening team. Pat has also assisted with the post operative care and ECHO follow- up of many, many prior Team Heart patients. Dr. Come retired in June, 2016 from her full-time job as a cardiologist at Atrius Health in Boston, but has now returned to working per diem. Pat has loved working as a volunteer for Team Heart and states “It has been the highlight of my life and I look forward to our next trip to Rwanda!”
Dr. Pat Come
"I am thankful to Team Heart for saving my life and allow me to return to my studies energetically and it does me proud to be studying public health".
Team Heart Patient
“I consider being a part of Team Heart to be the biggest achievement in my nursing career, and one of the best parts of my life!”
Kristin Calheno RN
“After I returned from Rwanda, each time I passed my to do list, my pencil hovered to cross off Rwanda--I could not do it. Rwanda was not finished.”
Maria Steelman 2012
"Rwanda can eradicate rheumatic heart disease in a generation-it is an achievable goal"
David Wilson
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