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Last November, the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) generously made a $550,000 grant to support innovative cardiovascular education initiatives. This gift will help fund groundbreaking educational programs for patients, community members, and healthcare professionals. Additionally, it will support capital investments aimed at advancing cardiovascular treatment through a comprehensive approach to physician education and the implementation of streamlined patient protocols.
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of illness and mortality worldwide, making education a critical tool in improving public health. Thanks to OBT’s support, the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) will expand its educational efforts, providing more than 11,000 hours of education annually. This includes publishing in cardiovascular journals, presenting at scientific conferences, hosting patient education events on a variety of cardiovascular topics, and offering virtual webinar sessions designed to equip patients and community members with the tools to take control of their heart health.
Capital investments allow MHIF to remain at the forefront of comprehensive patient care. A key component of this initiative is the work of MHIF’s Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center and Core Lab, which provides MHIF physicians with early access to emerging technologies in diagnostic imaging and novel treatment options.
About Otto Bremer Trust
Otto Bremer was a successful businessman who specifically structured a charitable trust to fulfill his philanthropic vision, and he appointed trustees to carry out his wishes in perpetuity. The Otto Bremer Trust was founded in 1944 and has granted over $1 billion to help further its mission in communities across the region.
