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Advocacy for Kids: Virtual Conference 2021

February 20th, 2021 by Jessica Chenevert

Posted in Advocacy, Awareness, Education

Tags: advocacy for kids, CHD, chd advocacy, chd awareness, chd kids, chd support, most common birth defect

Conquering CHD’s annual advocacy conference in Washington, D.C. is virtual in 2021. Junior advocates can access recorded content, as well as printable materials, in lieu of attending the full virtual conference. Advocates ages 13+ are encouraged to attend the full virtual conference with a parent/guardian.

Birth Defect Prevention & Awareness Month

January 27th, 2021 by Jessica Chenevert

Posted in Advocacy, Awareness, Education

Tags: ACHD, birth defect advocacy, birth defect awareness, birth defect prevention, CDC, centers for disease control, CHD, chd advocacy, chd awareness, chd education, chd support, Conquering CHD, most common birth defect

Every January, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosts National Birth Defects Prevention Month.

Preventative Care is Essential During a Pandemic

January 20th, 2021 by Jessica Chenevert

Posted in Awareness, Education

Tags: AAP, ACHD, American Academy of Pediatrics, CDC, CHD, chd awareness, chd education, chd resources, chd support, Conquering CHD, essential care, pandemic care, pediatrics, preventative visit

Dr. Rema Merhi of Las Vegas, Nevada co-authors this post, sharing critical reminders for families of pediatric heart patients during the pandemic. While most of us are worried about COVID-19, parents of pediatric CHD patients are definitely worried. In fact, they are so worried, they are refraining from receiving essential preventative medical care during the…

COVID-19 Vaccines & CHD: Town Hall Wrap-Up

January 20th, 2021 by Jessica Chenevert

Posted in Education, Webinars

Tags: ACHD, CHD, chd awareness, chd education, chd support, chd wise, Conquering CHD, covid, covid and chd, covid vaccine, covid-19, covid-19 and chd, covid-19 vaccine

Thank you to the patients and families who participated in our live Town Hall on January 20th, as part of our CHD Wise educational series. Read on for the summary and full video presentation.