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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine operative and nonoperative rheumatic heart disease. I hope to participate in this excellent opportunity to further my knowledge of cardiovascular Global Health. Overall, my cardiology subspecialty interests involve interventional cardiology and cardiac critical care, which I plan to integrate into Global Health-related medical care. I look forward to continuing to build my clinical and scholarly skills during my cardiovascular training to ultimately have a meaningful impact on the lives of patients. September 2022 Highlights Spotlight Reflections Health Disparities Within Our Borders Nursing Division Among the Letters Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remember Who We Can Be Article of he Month Videos of the Month Global Health Family Calendar Photo News Resources (Rose Schwartz) 10
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine To Practice Medicine In A Place That Was So Foreign Yet So familiar Written by Melissa Alvarez, MD Cardiovascular Disease Fellow, PGY-V Danbury Hospital September 2022 Highlights Spotlight Reflections Health Disparities Within Our Borders Nursing Division Havana is a place I’ve been hearing about my entire life. Both my parents were born in Cuba, and my father was raised in downtown Havana. Growing up I heard so many stories about the island from my relatives, but it was a place I never thought I would get the opportunity to visit. I had also heard a lot about Cuba from the media, movies, and documentaries—everyone knows Cuba is the home of classic cars, good rum, and healthcare for all. Cuba’s healthcare system is usually described in a positive light. Every citizen has healthcare, which means people in Cuba do not face the same challenges as people in the United States in terms of healthcare costs. At the same time, this does not mean that all citizens have equal access. The hospitals face serious challenges with lack of access to medicines, equipment, and cardiac devices. Among the Letters Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remember Who We Can Be Article of he Month Videos of the Month Global Health Family Calendar Photo News Resources Outside of my father’s childhood home Outside the hospital we were working at with Dr. Jarrett During my time at a dedicated cardiovascular hospital in the capital city, dozens of patients were awaiting pacemaker placement due to supply shortage, and there was lack of access to Plavix, a key medication for patients who have a heart attack. I wonder about the challenges rural hospitals face. 11 11 Spotlight continued on next page >>
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