Published April 3, 2023 Updated April 1, 2024 “You give us the strength and hope we need to keep going on. We have no doubt that this partnership is one of the main reasons we are and will be continuously improving every day!” —Dr. Klebia Castello Branco, chief of pediatric cardiology, Hospital de Messejana, reflecting … Continued
Published April 1, 2022 Updated April 1, 2024 Medical volunteers are at the heart of Children’s HeartLink’s mission. Simply put, we can’t serve our mission without them. During Volunteer Appreciation Month, we recognize those who have contributed 5,100 hours of volunteerism in 2023 – that’s over 200 days’ worth of time given! “What inspires me … Continued
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a term that brings together a variety of heart conditions that can be present at birth. The disease is more common than many would guess and left untreated can dramatically diminish quality of life or even cause untimely deaths in the smallest babies, up through adulthood. In places like the … Continued
Published January 8, 2024 By Jackie Boucher, president of Children’s HeartLink As I reflect upon the progress made by Children’s HeartLink in India over the past 25 years, I see lives impacted, partnerships strengthened, trainings implemented and leaders in health care who are committed to bettering heart care for children with congenital heart disease. Our … Continued
Published January 1, 2024 Children’s HeartLink is seeking nominations for its 2024 Founders Award. The award, established in 2019 to honor the late Dr. Joe Kiser, is to recognize an individual who demonstrates extraordinary dedication and contributions to the Children’s HeartLink mission. The winner will be recognized at the fall Global Gathering in October 2024. … Continued
2023 has been a year marked by significant achievements for Children’s HeartLink, inspiring innovative advancements in pediatric heart care. Please join us as we look back at some of the most impactful moments that are leading to expanded access to heart care for children with congenital heart disease (CHD) around the world. EXCELLENCE IN VIETNAM … Continued
Published November 14, 2023 Children’s HeartLink is delighted to announce our newest hospital partnership, between children’s heart care teams at Amrita Hospital Faridabad and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This multi-year partnership is designed to ensure lasting, sustainable impact in the availability of heart care for children with congenital heart disease (CHD) in India. This … Continued
We are filled with gratitude to everyone who helped to further our mission during the 2023 Children’s HeartLink Global Gathering on October 28. So many of our supporters joined us — donors, sponsors, medical volunteers, hospital partners, members of our board of directors and more — to celebrate and raise funds for transforming pediatric heart … Continued
Published October 18, 2023 We are proud to share that Dr. Rafael Guerrero, a medical volunteer with Children’s HeartLink, has been appointed as the National Specialty Adviser for Congenital Heart Services for the National Health Service (NHS) in England. “It’s a big role,” Dr. Guerrero said, “because you are in charge of not just one … Continued
