{"id":9368,"date":"2026-02-08T19:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T19:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=9368"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:41:47","slug":"celebrating-cardiovascular-healthcare-professionals-week-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/community\/celebrating-cardiovascular-healthcare-professionals-week-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Cardiovascular Healthcare Professionals Week 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udf89 <\/span><b>Time to celebrate Cardiovascular Healthcare Professionals Week 2026!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \ud83e\udec0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This February 8\u201315, we\u2019re honoring the incredible <\/span><b>healthcare professionals and cardiac care teams <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">who make cardiovascular care possible. Every heartbeat you monitor, every procedure you support, every scan, imaging and measuring you do for every patient you care for, this week is about celebrating <\/span><b>you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and the amazing work you do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To say thank you, we\u2019re partnering with <\/span><b>Hawkwell<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> during CV Week to host a special giveaway for <\/span><b>healthcare professionals across all roles and specialties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We\u2019re giving away Hawkwell shoes designed to support those who spend long shifts on their feet because comfort matters when you\u2019re caring for patients all day, every day. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/partnerships.vivian.com\/hawkwell\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter here!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Honoring Cardiovascular Care Teams!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Cardiovascular care is a team sport, and every specialty matters. This week, we celebrate you and many more:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cardiovascular nurses and NP\u2019s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> keeping patients safe, educated, and supported<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cardiac and cardiovascular technologists <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bringing precision and expertise to diagnostics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Echocardiography professionals and EKG technicians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> helping hearts be seen, understood, and monitored<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cath lab teams and vascular specialists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ensuring life-saving procedures run smoothly and safely<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cardiovascular physician assistants <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">supporting patients and providers every step of the journey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>RVT &amp; RDCS sonographers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">helping cardiologists diagnose and manage complex vascular conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>CV pharmacists <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">optimizing medication therapy and ensuring safe, effective cardiovascular care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>EP techs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">supporting electrophysiology procedures and helping restore healthy heart rhythms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Perfusionists <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">expertly managing heart-lung machines to sustain life during complex cardiac surgeries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>CV surgical techs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">assisting surgeons with precision and preparedness in high-stakes cardiovascular operations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dedication, skill, and teamwork make a difference every single day, and this week, we\u2019re shouting it from the rooftops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9372 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Spotlight-on-a-Cardiovascular-Hero-Geselle-R.-RVT-1200x676.png\" alt=\"Spotlight on a Cardiovascular Hero- Geselle R. RVT\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Spotlight-on-a-Cardiovascular-Hero-Geselle-R.-RVT-1200x676.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Spotlight-on-a-Cardiovascular-Hero-Geselle-R.-RVT-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Spotlight-on-a-Cardiovascular-Hero-Geselle-R.-RVT-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Spotlight-on-a-Cardiovascular-Hero-Geselle-R.-RVT-657x370.png 657w, https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Spotlight-on-a-Cardiovascular-Hero-Geselle-R.-RVT.png 1313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Spotlight on a Cardiovascular Hero- Geselle R. RVT<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We love highlighting extraordinary professionals making an impact in cardiovascular care. This week, we\u2019re celebrating Geselle R., an RVT Sonographer whose dedication, skill, and heart touch both patients and colleagues every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: What\u2019s one accomplishment you\u2019re especially proud of?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A: I\u2019m proud of reaching 10 years as a registered vascular technologist while continuing to grow beyond the scan room. I\u2019ve earned both my bachelor\u2019s degree and MBA, and now I teach and mentor students entering the field. Helping shape the next generation of sonographers, while still doing the work I love every day, has been incredibly fulfilling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: How does your work impact patients and families?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A: My work provides answers during some of the most vulnerable moments. A clear, accurate ultrasound can guide life-changing decisions, offer reassurance, or move care forward quickly. I also see my role as an advocate\u2014explaining what I can, showing empathy, and making patients feel seen and cared for. For my team, I strive to be someone they can rely on for collaboration, support, and teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: Why is Cardiovascular Healthcare Professionals Week meaningful to you?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A: CV Healthcare Professionals Week recognizes the dedication, skill, and heart that go into our work\u2014much of which happens behind the scenes. Cardiovascular care is truly a team effort, and celebrating everyone involved reminds us that our roles matter. Recognition boosts morale, strengthens teamwork, and honors the long hours and emotional investment we give to patients every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: What keeps you motivated on challenging days?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A: Knowing that my work helps uncover the \u201cwhy\u201d behind a patient\u2019s symptoms, which can truly change outcomes, keeps me motivated. I live by the quote: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cPeople may not remember every detail of their care, but they\u2019ll always remember how you made them feel.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> This belief drives me to show up with compassion, curiosity, and purpose every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Week of Appreciation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This week is about more than recognition, it\u2019s about <\/span><b>community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Across hospitals, labs, and clinics, we join together to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applaud the incredible talent and dedication of cardiovascular teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Celebrate the collaboration that keeps patient hearts safe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recognize the behind-the-scenes expertise that often goes unseen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Looking for a new role in Cardiovascular Health?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re passionate about heart health, there are many rewarding roles. Opportunities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cardiovascular nurses<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cardiac and cardiovascular technologists<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Echocardiography professionals and EKG technicians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cath lab teams and vascular specialists<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cardiovascular physician assistants\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>RVT sonographers\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>RDCS sonographers\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From all of us to all of you, <\/span><b>thank you for your hard work, your precision, and your heart.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> You are essential, you are skilled, and you are celebrated this week and every week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As part of our CV Week celebration, don\u2019t forget to enter our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/partnerships.vivian.com\/hawkwell\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hawkwell giveaway<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> if you haven\u2019t already\u2014a small thank-you for the long shifts, the time on your feet, and the care you give every day. It\u2019s open to <\/span><b>all healthcare professionals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, because everyone who supports patient care deserves to be celebrated.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf89 Time to celebrate Cardiovascular Healthcare Professionals Week 2026! \ud83e\udec0 This February 8\u201315, we\u2019re honoring the incredible healthcare professionals and cardiac care teams who make cardiovascular care possible. 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