CHD Wise is an educational series designed for patients and families, by patients and families. It is a regular opportunity for the community to engage with experts on specific topics. Courses will be held virtually, some live and some recorded. Live sessions will require registration, which is free to all participants. All courses will be stored permanently on this webpage.
Ideas and Collaborations
Do you have a topic you’d like to see us cover? Are you an expert willing to collaborate on a future presentation? Contact us at chdwise@conqueringchd.org.
Upcoming Courses
Bereaved Families: What They Want You to Know
October 2020
Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care, Part I.
November 2020
Mental Health and CHD
December 2020
Course Library
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Breastfeeding an Infant with CHD: It is possible!
Recorded August 25, 2020, featuring a panel of experts from Lurie Children's Hospital Heart Center, and a parent of baby with CHD who successfully breastfed. Blog post with additional resources located at conqueringchd.org/breastfeeding.
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Back to School 2020: Kindergarten - College
Recorded July 23, 2020, featuring Kyle Landry, MEd. Blog post with additional resources located at conqueringchd.org/school-during-covid/.
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Talking to Patients Across the Lifespan: Building Your Team
Recorded on July 6, 2020, featuring Nicole Dempster, PhD and Lindsay Schwartz, CCLS.
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COVID-19 & CHD Town Hall
Recorded on June 16, 2020, featuring a Q&A with Dr. Nicolas Madsen, Dr. Matt Oster, and Dr. Ram Subramanyan. Blog post with additional resources, including ACHD Q&A, located at conqueringchd.org/town-hall-wrap-up/.