Tesfaye A. Telila MD, FACC,FSCAI.

A different kind of investment philosophy…

True dividends aren’t measured in dollars—they’re in a mother saved, a child’s heartbeat, a father restored. ❤️

Honored to share my Bikila Award speech. True wealth is built when we invest in humanity.

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92 and 96 years young. Two heart attack survivors. Two extraordinary women. One unforgettable day!

Today, these two remarkable ladies visited me back-to-back. Both survived heart attacks at ages when many might consider them “too old” for lifesaving interventions.

One is 92. The other is 96. And neither is ready to slow down! ❤️

As we discussed longevity and quality of life, both made one thing clear: They intend to keep driving, living independently, and enjoying life! 😂

They always greet me with the warmest hugs. Today, I introduced them to each other, hoping they would inspire one another. Instead, they inspired me even more!

Standing between them reminded me of the power of that 1 AM phone call — when a cardiac team is awakened to save a life. One sleepless night for us can mean more birthdays, more hugs, and many more years of independence for someone else.

A heart attack is NOT a death sentence. Age alone should never determine whose life is worth saving.

Timely intervention doesn’t just add years to life — it adds LIFE to those years!

🎯 Yet millions around the world never get that chance.

Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death. And in 2026, the greatest unmet need in cardiovascular medicine is not INNOVATION — it is ACCESS!

That is why we founded @HeartAEthiopia

👉Lifesaving care should never depend on your age, income, or where you were born.

JOIN OUR MOVEMENT! Help us make lifesaving cardiovascular care accessible to everyone, everywhere.

These two ladies came for their heart checkups but left me with a heart full of gratitude and renewed purpose.

Every life matters. At every age. Everywhere. ❤️

Photo shared with the patients’ permission.

#HeartAttackEthiopia #HeartAttackSurvivors #HealthyAging #EveryLifeMatters #AccessToCare

Grateful to be invited to this historic Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, to stand in such legacy alongside Governor-elect @KeishaBottoms

We brought our children to witness this inspiring story — the great-great-granddaughter of Sheppard Peek, who was enslaved in Crawfordville, is now Governor-elect.

Thank you Senator @ReverendWarnock , Assistant Pastor @RunBronsonRun , and the whole Ebenezer family for welcoming me and Obsinet as guests.

Honored to be part of this moment as we build hope and healing together, from Atlanta to Ethiopia.

@HeartAEthiopia @HeartAEthiopia @FMoHealth

Fund the Journey, Fuel the #Mission @HeartAEthiopia Join the movement 👇

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This Friday afternoon, I went to cast my vote—and before I even received my ballot, I got a big hug from a poll worker! ❤️🇺🇸

After standing in line, I heard, “Next voter!”

As I approached the registration desk, the woman looked at me, then at my ID, and suddenly exclaimed, “Oh my God! Can I give you a hug? You saved my husband’s life!”

What an unexpected and beautiful moment!

I came to exercise my right to vote, but left reminded of the extraordinary privilege of serving the community I call home.

Elections remind us that every vote matters. Medicine reminds me that every life matters.

We may differ in our politics, but our shared humanity is far greater than what divides us.

One vote at a time. One life at a time. One heart at a time. ❤️🇺🇸

Happy Friday, everyone!