“Congratulations to Dr. An and the West China team! A dream has come true. Achieving the gains of the last decade has not been easy. Their accomplishment comes from focusing on professional growth as individuals, as a team and as a system. There has been sacrifice, hard work, setbacks and big challenges. Dr. An and his team … Continued
An article in The Hindu highlights our new initiative with the Indian government to reach more children with congenital heart defects. In the southern state of Kerala, congenital heart defects have been identified as a significant cause of infant mortality, accounting for almost a quarter of infant deaths. This new initiative will improve early diagnosis, management … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minneapolis, MN, USA – Over one million children are born with congenital heart disease (CHD) each year. When children with CHD receive timely treatment, 85% can survive into adulthood to live healthy, productive lives. Sadly, 90% of the children with CHD live in poor regions with little or no access to care. … Continued
Thanks to our many generous sponsors and donors, we raised over $900,000 at HeartLink Gala Presented by Cargill! This is a record for our organization and will help us expand our work and save thousands more children with heart disease next year. We are grateful for your support! You can find photos from the event on … Continued
by Ryn Wiebe, Communications and Grants Specialist Anyone who has been to the Children’s HeartLink headquarters in Minneapolis knows that it is not as grand as it might sound. Our 11 Minnesota-based staff occupy a small brick building in the parking lot of a funeral home. Our building used to serve as their administrative offices, … Continued
by Ryn Wiebe, Development and Communications Associate Just before heading to Kolkata, India, for my first full-team training visit to a Children’s HeartLink partner hospital, I got one last email from my dad. He wished me safe travels and “a little bit of adventure” and ended with “You are the fifth generation of your family … Continued
by Faith Adams, Communications Director Filmmaker Susan Bordson has shared her time and talents with Children’s HeartLink for more than a decade. In a recent interview she talked about her experiences working with us, and her approach to telling stories through film. Why did you first decide to volunteer at Children’s HeartLink, and what keeps … Continued
by Faith Adams, Communications Director Our partner hospital Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has achieved the status of Children’s HeartLink Center of Excellence, a major achievement and the ultimate goal for all of our partner hospitals. Our Centers of Excellence consistently deliver high-quality complex care to children with heart disease and commit … Continued
by Faith Adams, Communications Director A pediatric cardiac team from the Heart Center at Seattle Children’s Hospital is in Fortaleza, Brazil, this week on a full-team training visit to our newest partner hospital. Children’s HeartLink and Hospital de Messejana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching this multi-year partnership, our second in Brazil. We also … Continued
We’re happy to share the news that we have a new president. Her name is Jackie Boucher, and she will join Children’s HeartLink on November 4. Jackie has spent her entire career in health care, and she has a passion for improving the lives of individuals, families and communities. “It is an incredible honor for … Continued
