Behind the Foundation
The NMHIF was formed in 1985 by Dr. Barry Ramo through a generous gift from a family of one of the Heart Institute’s patients. The board of directors consists of physicians who share a common vision for its work. It has received support from the physicians at the New Mexico Heart Institute, Foundations along with patients and their families who appreciate the valuable work of the Foundation.
The NMHIF educates health care professions in the state on the latest in management of patients with heart disease and programs to prevent heart disease. For 25 years, the Foundation has sponsored the annual Current Concepts in Cardiology event, attended by more then 300 health care providers throughout the State. The proper management of heart attack patients is critical in getting rapid treatment within 90 minutes after arriving at the hospital. Our annual Emergency Care conference teaches paramedics, health care providers and physicians what the latest approaches are to dealing with this emergent problem.