Surgeons of Hope
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Surgeons Of Hope logo
Surgeons of Hope (SOH) is a New York City-based nonprofit organization established in 2001. It deals with heart defects in children and the related surgery.
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Pediatric Heart Center of Nicaragua in construction
Surgeons of Hope began its work[when?] with pilot programs in Cambodia, Mozambique, Senegal, and Afghanistan.[1] In 2008, it shifted focus to efforts in Latin America. In 2013, Surgeons of Hope opened the only pediatric heart center in Nicaragua.[2] As of 2018, Surgeons of Hope has programs in Nicaragua and Costa Rica.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Where We Work". Surgeons of Hope. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
- ^ Fryd, Lee. "Jean Shafiroff Hosts Surgeons Of Hope Gala Kick-Off Cocktail Party". Hamptons.
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Categories:
- Organizations established in 2002
- Organizations based in New York City
- Health charities in the United States
- Health in Central America
- Heart disease organizations
- Medical and health organizations based in New York (state)