Foundation for International Cardiac and Community Services

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Foundation for International Cardiac and Community Services

We are a nonprofit organization working to promote lasting community change in Kenya using healthcare. Our mission is to educate, elevate and empower

05/25/2026

Our booth would not have been the success it was without the incredible support of our amazing partners.

A special thank you to for showcasing their incredible locally made shoes and for their meaningful partnership, where 15% of sales go toward supporting Global FICCS programs and the communities we serve.

To Hawkers Market Girls Center, thank you for the beautiful handmade bags crafted by the girls. They were truly loved and appreciated by so many. We are incredibly proud of the progress the girls continue to make as they grow in confidence, feel empowered, and thrive through your work and support.

We are also deeply grateful to for giving us the platform to showcase our impact and demonstrate what our mission to educate, elevate, and empower is truly all about.

Finally, thank you to the and for your continued support, belief in our vision, and commitment to creating lasting impact.

Seeing people stop, engage with our work, appreciate the stories behind each initiative, and support the communities involved was truly meaningful for us. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do and how important collaboration is in creating opportunities that genuinely make a difference.

05/19/2026

Moments like these are what keep us going. Seeing people grow from uncertainty to confidence in life-saving skills is the heart of our mission to educate, elevate, and empower.

Last week, we had the privilege of training the amazing team at Eco Dunia, who, by the way, create such beautiful bags and jewelry. They can now confidently perform effective chest compressions and respond to choking emergencies.

It’s truly fulfilling to witness that shift from learning to readiness and from hesitation to action.

05/12/2026

A photo that captures everything FICCS stands for

Diversity. Inclusion. Teamwork. Purpose.

We are so proud to celebrate Dr. Priyanka presenting the award-winning abstract at the Africa STEMI Live Conference alongside our incredible team, including Program Manager Carol and Dr. Joe.

The abstract, “A Global Change Event: Training the Trainers for Life-Saving Cardiovascular Care in Resource-Limited Settings,” co-authored by Dr. Christopher, Dr. Erin, and Dr. Parag was recognized with 1st place.

This moment reminds us that when people from different backgrounds come together with one mission, meaningful change is possible.

Together, we continue to educate, elevate, and empower.

05/09/2026

The hands-on sessions at the Africa STEMI Live Conference were truly impactful. Through practical scenarios and simulations, participants were guided through POCUS, ACS, BLS, airway management, tachycardias, bradycardias, and cardiac arrest response, giving everyone a real glimpse into the urgency of these medical emergencies and the importance of acting quickly, confidently, and effectively.

We are incredibly thrilled to see so many healthcare professionals gain life-saving skills that we hope will go on to make a real difference in their communities and clinical practice.

A heartfelt thank you to the and for providing access to the online learning materials, for the platform and opportunity to teach, and .kenya and for their technology and unwavering support throughout this event.

Most importantly, thank you to our incredible dream team for continuing to help us live out our mission to educate, elevate, and empower. We are truly humbled and grateful for every partnership, every participant, and every moment shared during this conference.

05/07/2026

A very successful first day at the Africa STEMI Live Conference! The dream team delivered impactful sessions on acute cardiac emergencies, tachycardias, bradycardias, CPR, and ECG interpretation. It was incredibly informative, engaging, and inspiring to see such an impressive turnout of participants eager to learn and grow.

We remain committed to our mission to educate, elevate, and empower as we continue shaping the future of cardiac emergency care together.

05/06/2026

We’ve officially kicked off Africa STEMI, and the real work has already begun behind the scenes.

Our team is deep in preparation, planning, refining, and putting care into every detail so we can deliver meaningful training on acute cardiac emergencies.This is how we show up with intention as we educate, elevate, and empower.

Grateful for the process, the dream team, and what’s ahead.

05/02/2026

We’re incredibly proud to see our director, Dr. Parag V. Patel, speak at Africa STEMI Live.

As the visionary behind our educate, elevate, and empower mission, his leadership continues to inspire and transform cardiac care across Africa and the US. With decades of experience as an interventional cardiologist, this is a powerful opportunity to learn from one of the best.

Nairobi is excited to have him back. Don’t miss it.

04/30/2026

For years, Old Irving Park Clinic has been a place of care and hope for uninsured individuals and families in Chicago, and we’re grateful to be part of that story. At Global FICCS, it means so much to walk alongside this dedicated team, supporting their work in any way we can.

Whether it’s training staff in first aid, CPR, and ACLS, or offering free monthly cardiac consultations and testing, every moment is rooted in one goal which is to make sure people feel seen, cared for, and supported.

Our mission to educate, elevate, and empower drives us, one person, one family, one heartbeat at a time.

04/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Joe, Dr W***y, Dr Ijeoma to Africa STEMI Live 2026. Grateful to have them join us as we continue learning, sharing, and working together to save lives.

Together, we Educate, Elevate, and Empower.

04/22/2026

Excited to certify the newest ACLS providers from ! As we continue to educate, elevate, and empower, we’re truly honored to be part of this journey.

The skills gained by the Lions team will be vital in their day-to-day work, strengthening their response to emergencies and ultimately saving lives. Here’s to building confidence, competence, and a safer healthcare environment for all.

04/15/2026

We’re excited to welcome you to our booth at the Africa STEMI Live Conference 2026, happening from 6th–9th May!

Come and discover more about who we are, the work we do, and the impact of our programs as we continue to educate, elevate, and empower communities.

We’d love to connect with you, share our journey, and exchange ideas on how we can all play a part in saving lives. And yes… we’ve got some fun surprises waiting, giveaways, and goody bags included😉

Stop by, say hello, and let’s save lives together.

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http://www.globalficcs.org/

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