N-HeFT News

Congratulations to Dr. Ileana Pina for receiving two awards from the FDA on June 14, 2007.

Outstanding Service Award as a member of the Abiomed Abiocor Implantable Replacement Heart Team.

For superior teamwork, collaboration and outstanding performance in the review and evaluation of the FIRST OF ITS KIND implantable replacement heart device

CDRH in conjunction with the FDA awarded Dr. Pina with the Special Recognition Award as a member of the DCD Dispute Resolution Team

For superior performance in the review and presentation of complex issues related to a device for treatment of heart failure.

Curriculum for Allied Health Professionals has been released for Home Care, Nursing Homes, Geriatrics, Palliative Care and Hospice Teams. This curriculum offers a chronic care model and includes support tools.