CARE

 UNITING HEARTS

The Heart Center at Children’s Health℠ is a pioneer in cardiac care and innovation for thousands of children with congenital or acquired cardiac conditions. Philanthropy has furthered our commitment to holistic care and aided in the advancement of the most promising and rewarding research studies and innovations to benefit children with acquired or chronic heart conditions. Such support has benefited those receiving care within our walls, as well as the cardiac care field.

Impact is best reflected through health outcomes and milestones. For example, in 2021, our 100th patient received an MRI-guided cardiac catheterization procedure, which is the first of its kind in Texas and we are one of only a few pediatric centers in the world to provide this intervention. This radiation-free procedure helps our Heart Center team take a better look at the heart, while making the procedure safer by reducing radiation exposure. Our continued investments in advanced cardiac imaging technology will improve outcomes and lives for even more patients.

Facility enhancements in The Heart Center over the past year were also supported by generous donors, including the construction of a third cardiac catheterization lab that will help diagnose and repair heart issues in a safer way with easier patient recovery than traditional open-heart surgery.

In addition to providing access to the latest innovations and interventions, philanthropy has supported programs for our patient families with dedicated social workers, child life specialists, pastoral care, development and learning specialists.