The Healing Hearts Program

At the UPMC Children's Heart Institute, our goal is to provide care for the entire family.

The Healing Hearts Program supports parents-to-be of a child with a heart problem. We aim to prepare you for the challenges posed by your child's congenital heart disease (CHD) diagnosis.

Webinars for Children with Heart Disease and Their Families

Our program offers webinars presented by heart alumni parents. They address the unique needs of families and patients during this uncertain time.

Current Healing Heart Program's webinars include:

• CHD Parent — ICU to Home. Learn what to expect during your child's hospital stay from a parent who's been through it.
• Neurodevelopment and CHD. Learn how CHD may cause delays in brain development and affect memory, language, and learning.
• Local Support Groups and Heart Camp. Learn about local CHD support groups and the yearly Heart Camp.
• CHD Parent Wellness. Learn from other parents about the value of your wellness while your child is in the hospital.
• Parental Self-Care in the Hospital. Get self-care tips from experts at UPMC Children's.
• Coping Skills for Parents. UPMC Children's offers tips on how to cope with your child's hospital stay.
• Mindfulness Session. The social work team at UPMC Children's leads mindfulness sessions.

Contact Healing Hearts at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

To learn more, follow us on Instagram @CHP_Healing_Hearts or on YouTube @chphealinghearts1042. Or, email us at perinatalcardiology@upmc.edu.