Caring for you is our privilege – Bulgarian Cardiac Institute at the U.S. Armed Forces

Dear Secretary Hegseth,
Dear Officers, Service Members, and Families of the United States Armed Forces in Bulgaria and Romania, American Embassy in Sofia:

It is a distinct honor and privilege for the Heart and Brain Centers of Clinical Excellence to have taken care of your clinical, medical, and diagnostic needs over the past years.

The hundreds of messages of appreciation and official letters we have received from service members and their families and US government officials, represent the highest recognition our physicians, nurses, and medical professionals can receive. They affirm the commitment, professionalism, and scientific rigor with which our teams pursue excellence in patient care, advanced diagnostics, and clinical research.

In turn, we express our sincere gratitude for your service and for the vital mission you carry out in strengthening regional stability, enhancing European security, and reinforcing the capabilities of NATO’s Eastern Flank. Your presence and dedication are of profound importance to the collective security of our allied nations.

On behalf of our entire medical and academic community, we wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a healthy, peaceful, and successful New Year 2026.

With the highest respect,

Prof. Dr. Iana Simova

Prof. Dr. Asen Baltov