Neurodevelopment is a term that describes how our brains grow and form connections that direct our function and behaviors. Infants and children with congenital heart defects are at risk for delays in areas such as motor skills, coordination and learning. Early and periodic evaluation is recommended for infants and children with congenital heart conditions to help them develop to their fullest potential.
June 5, 2017 8:30 a.m. – June 6, 2017 11:30 a.m., Minneapolis
This two-day conference brought to you by The Children's Heart Clinic and Children's Minnesota will provide health professionals the tools and training to be able to:
Ben Barrick was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in utero. His mom shares how their world changed when she found out her son would be born with a congenital heart defect and how she found the strength to get through it.
A congenital heart defect diagnosis won't slow Owen down.
After battling an eating disorder and a rare autonomic condition, Kathleen hopes to inspire others.
June 24, 2017, 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Minneapolis
Our annual Race for Children's: HeartBeat 5000 run/walk raises support for cardiac care, neonatology, cancer research and/or urgent needs. Join us on Saturday, June 24th at 7:30am at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park in Minneapolis.
July 30, 2018, 10:03 a.m. – 9 p.m., Dellwood
The 9th Annual Erik’s Tournament for the Heart Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Dellwood Country Club. The event honors Erik, who was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, and has endured three heart surgeries at Children’s, and continues to do great!
Annie Waters, Children’s Minnesota director of annual giving, joined WCCO-TV to discuss HeartBeat 5000.
January 1, 1970, 12 a.m. – 12 a.m., St. Paul
This week's grand rounds will feature:
Kara and Ryan Jaehnert learned before their son's birth that he had a congenital heart defect.