We are excited to share with you our program report covering our first two on-the-ground cardiac training missions in Costa Rica! We invite you to take a look at this report to learn more about how your generosity can directly impact children born with congenital heart defects, now and for generations to come.

Up to 25% of children affected by congenital heart disease (CHD) suffer from valve disease, a condition in which one (or more) of the heart’s four valves leaks or obstructs the flow of blood. In some cases, valves may fail to form properly in utero (called atresia), causing severe and even life-threatening disease in newborns and infants.

Behind every successful team are strong leaders. Today, we honor one of ours, Heart to Heart Founder & Medical Director, Nilas Young, MD, as he reaches an important personal milestone.

In 1989 Ben was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) at birth. At the time, there were very few hospitals in the U.S. capable of treating TGA.

At birth, Steven was diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD) – specifically, total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) and pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) – and would require open heart surgery as a newborn.

This week is National Nurses Week and we are pleased to shout from the rooftops – our nurses are indispensable!