The Health Engagements Assistance Response Team operation, HEART 22, consisting of approximately 50 U.S. Air Force and Army medical professionals and support staff, is scheduled in Honduras and Guatemala for mid-July through early September 2022.
The goal of HEART 22 is to work alongside partner nation medical professionals to assist in addressing critical medical needs of regional communities by providing high-impact medical services.
The operation will focus on three surgical... read more
The Health Engagements Assistance Response Team operation, HEART 22, consisting of approximately 50 U.S. Air Force and Army medical professionals and support staff, is scheduled in Honduras and Guatemala for mid-July through early September 2022.
The goal of HEART 22 is to work alongside partner nation medical professionals to assist in addressing critical medical needs of regional communities by providing high-impact medical services.
The operation will focus on three surgical specialties: orthopedic, ophthalmological and dental. Surgical patients were pre-selected by the host nation to ensure the medical assistance response teams are able to treat patients as efficiently as possible.
Support will also include the integration of medical equipment donations and volunteer services of non-federal entity partners.
U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, will also support HEART 22. The aviation support will provide transportation for related medical materials and the U.S. team towards the conclusion of the engagement as they transition from Honduras to Guatemala for follow-on medical engagements.
This operation is a physical example of the U.S.’s enduring commitment to working with partner nations, and will improve U.S., Guatemalan and Honduran medical readiness and capabilities to support communities together.
The mission is fully funded by 2561 OHDACA (Overseas Humanitarian Disaster and Civic Aid) funding in support of the Enhanced Stability efforts across the JTF-B areas of responsibility. The Authorities to conduct the HEART mission include the Combatant Commander’s Authority – Title 10, USC 164, and DoD OHDACA – Title 10, USC 2561 in the amount of $2.1M. show less
